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Texas Gov. Greg Abbot hosts a recent roundtable discussion with victims, families and friends affected by the Santa Fe, Texas, school shooting that killed 10 people earlier this month. People with ties to other recent mass shootings were also invited.

Texas Governor Lays Out School Safety Plan In Wake Of Santa Fe Shooting

Arming more teachers, creating new alarm systems and changing mental health rules are part of a wide-ranging list presented by Gov. Greg Abbott, nearly two weeks after 10 people died in the attack.

A for rent sign in front of a cottage in San Diego, Ca., Oct. 30, 2018.

Could Anti-Price Gouging Laws Slow Rising Rents?

California lawmakers are exploring new ways to limit skyrocketing rents.

As '13 Reasons Why' Returns, Schools Try To Help Students Who Are Thinking Of Suicide

About 1 in 5 teens may have contemplated suicide. But new research suggests that schools as a whole can make a difference.

Democrat Andrew Gillum's surprise victory in the Florida gubernatorial primary sets up a race between a young, black progressive and Rep. Ron DeSantis, a Republican who has staked his political career on his ties to President Trump.

5 Takeaways From A Surprise Win In Florida And A Nasty Race In Arizona

Andrew Gillum's upset victory in the Florida Democratic gubernatorial primary pits a young, black Democratic progressive against a Republican who has staked his career on his ties to Trump.

Screening for lung cancer can catch tumors but it can also produce false positives. Patients need to decide whether it's right for them, but doctors often don't know how to advise them.

Should You Get That Scan? Your Doctor Might Not Be Great At Helping You Decide

In a new study, researchers found that doctors are better at explaining the benefits of a common cancer screening that its potential downsides. But overtesting comes with risks and costs of its own.

Women detainees at Angel Island in San Francisco Bay. Unlike Ellis Island, where 98 percent of incoming immigrants made their way through, 18 percent of the applicants at Angel Island were initially rejected – and five percent deported outright – after grueling interrogations, and harrowing detentions.

The Chinese Exclusion Act - A Special Presentation Of AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Airs Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Wednesday, May 30 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2

Flowers representing the 53 countries in the Commonwealth adorn the veil worn by Meghan Markle.

Not Everybody Was A Fan Of Meghan Markle's Wedding Veil

The veil depicted 53 flowers representing the nations of the Commonwealth. And that has prompted a backlash in India.

Pope Francis holds his weekly general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday. Pressure is mounting on the pontiff as more and more church sexual abuse scandals unfold around the world.

Pope Francis To Visit Ireland Amid Church Scandals Across The World

The pope is under intense pressure to enact concrete measures to ensure accountability for church officials who ignored or covered up sexual abuse by clergy.

Open Medical Records Can Spur Frank Talk Between Doctors And Patients

As more doctors' offices give patients electronic access to their medical records, both patients and their physicians are asking: Exactly how much of your medical record should you get to see?

South Korean President Moon Jae-in, IOC president Thomas Bach, North Korea's nominal head of state Kim Yong Nam and Kim Yo Jong greet players from the combined Koreas team on Saturday in Gangneung.

Kim Yo Jong Fascinates, And Puzzles, In South Korea

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has captivated media attention in South Korea during her unprecedented visit for the Winter Olympics.

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