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Families that lost loved ones to the opioid crisis protested outside Suffolk Superior Court in Boston as lawyers for Purdue Pharma entered the courthouse for a status update in the Massachusetts attorney general's suit against the company on Jan. 25.

Lawsuit Details How The Sackler Family Allegedly Built An OxyContin Fortune

The Massachusetts attorney general alleges that the family behind Purdue Pharma knew that OxyContin was causing overdoses, yet continued to cash in. New documents in the case were released Thursday.

President Trump listens as Fox News host Sean Hannity speaks during a rally Nov. 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

The White House And Its 'Shadow Cabinet' Of Fox News TV Hosts

Past administrations have had favored press members, says New Yorker reporter Jane Mayer, "but nothing where someone is so close in that they are coordinating on a daily basis with the president."

How Austin Got Weird

A new book, Austin to ATX, explains the creative, contrarian history of the Texas capital. As South By Southwest ravages a large swath of the city, let's take a look back.

As President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo watch, a U.S. Navy team moves a transfer case containing the remains of Scott A. Wirtz, Saturday at Dover Air Force Base.

Trump Travels To Dover AFB For Dignified Transfer Of 4 Americans Killed In Syria

The president met privately with family members Saturday morning. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan also traveled to the ceremony.

Ranil Wickremesinghe, seen behind the lectern, speaks to his supporters at the prime minister's official residence Sunday in Colombo. His reinstatement as prime minister concludes weeks of political chaos prompted by his firing.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Celebrates His Reinstatement As 'Triumph Of Democracy'

Seven weeks after President Maithripala Sirisena sacked Ranil Wickremesinghe, the ousted premier got his job back. The move caps what has been a surprising showdown in the island nation.

Celebrate the extraordinary career of producer and director Harold Prince (pictured), winner of a record 21 Tony Awards. His six decades in the theater form a bridge from the "Golden Age" of Broadway's mid-century to the contemporary theater of today.

GREAT PERFORMANCES: Harold Prince: The Director's Life

Airs Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 at Noon on KPBS TV

Pope Francis greets the crowd in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square in October. Many of the pope's most vocal opponents are in the United States, attacking him in tweets, blogs and politically conservative media.

Resurgence Of Cleric Scandal Invigorates Conservative U.S. Critics Of Pope Francis

Politically conservative Catholics criticize Francis for being pro-migrant, anti-capitalist and less rigid in doctrine than predecessors. The cleric sex abuse scandals have emboldened these critics.

Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal attorney and fixer, exits federal court after his sentencing hearing Wednesday in New York City.

What You Need To Know About Another Wild Week In The Russia Investigation

The president's former personal lawyer is going to prison. A Russian woman is set to plead guilty to acting as a foreign agent. A former Trump national security adviser will soon learn his fate, too.

A picture of (from left) Johnny Bobbitt Jr., Mark D'Amico and Katelyn McClure was displayed during a news conference in November.

GoFundMe Provides Refunds To Donors Duped By Viral Campaign

More than 14,000 donors were tricked into paying for a couple's vacations and handbags by a heartwarming story featuring a homeless veteran. Now GoFundMe has returned their money.

A Menstruation Movie Is On The Short List For An Oscar Nomination

It all started when a guy wanted to create a better sanitary pad for his wife. And now there's a new documentary about the impact of his work.

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