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In "Left Behind America," FRONTLINE and ProPublica tell the intimate stories of one Rust Belt city's struggle to recover in the post-recession economy. The film reports on the economic and social forces shaping Dayton, Ohio, a once-booming city where nearly 35 percent now live in poverty. Support for "Left Behind America" is provided by WNET through the Chasing the Dream Initiative.

Airs Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

Solar panels are mounted on the roof of the Los Angeles Convention Center on September 5. The state's governor has signed a landmark bill setting a goal of 100 percent clean energy for the state's electrical needs, by the year 2045.

California Sets Goal Of 100 Percent Clean Electric Power By 2045

Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill mandating that ambitious goal on Monday. He also issued an executive order calling for statewide carbon neutrality by the same year.

After Hurricane Maria, Chef José Andrés Had A 'Crazy Dream' To Feed Puerto Rico

The James Beard award-winning chef started out preparing food for doctors and nurses. Then calls started pouring in from across the island. The message was clear, he says: "The island is hungry."

National Security Adviser John Bolton speaks at a Federalist Society luncheon at the Mayflower Hotel on Sept. 10 in Washington.

Bolton: International Criminal Court Will Face Repercussions If Americans Prosecuted

National Security Adviser John Bolton says the U.S. will do all it can to protect Americans from ICC action — calling the proposed investigation of war crimes in Afghanistan "utterly unfounded."

Cover detail of We Fed an Island, by José Andrés.

After Hurricane Maria, Chef José Andrés Had A 'Crazy Dream' To Feed Puerto Rico

The James Beard award-winning chef started out preparing food for doctors and nurses. Then calls started pouring in from across the island. The message was clear, he says: "The island is hungry."

On The Sidelines Of Democracy: Exploring Why So Many Americans Don't Vote

In recent midterms, 4 in 10 eligible voters cast ballots. Nonvoters talk of apathy, disgust, barriers and other reasons. But those who don't vote, and their interests, can be ignored by candidates.

President Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Montana on Thursday. His summer was marked by tweeting insults about black Americans who criticize him and praise for black celebrities who back him.

'Low IQ,' 'SPECTACULAR,' 'Dog': How Trump Tweets About African-Americans

NPR examined Trump's Twitter feed this summer, which shows a snapshot of a president who attacks black public figures who criticize him, while praising black celebrities who support him.

Supporters of the Sweden Democrats react in jubilation during an election night event in Stockholm on Sunday, after an exit poll showed the anti-immigrant party making gains.

Sweden Election: Ruling Party Scrapes A Win As Far-Right Gains Support

With more than 80 percent of votes counted, the anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats is poised to become the third-largest party in government, handing the ruling Social Democrats a stinging setback.

According to The New York Times, Trump administration officials met with coup plotters who wanted to oust Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (center), shown here at a ceremony last month.

Venezuela Decries Reported Meetings Between U.S. Officials And Coup Plotters

The meetings, reported by The New York Times, happened secretly after rogue officers contacted the U.S. government. The Trump administration apparently decided not to help the Venezuelan officers.

The Sahara desert creeps up on a palm field.

A Scientist Dreams Up A Plan To Stop The Sahara From Expanding

It involves a super solar farm the size of the United States.

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