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An eighth grader at Bright Horizon Academy in San Diego advanced to the fifth round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee Wednesday in National Harbor, Maryland by correctly spelling shinplaster, a piece of privately issued paper currency especially one poorly secured and depreciated in value.

A Peruvian farmer has lost a decade-long legal climate case against Germany energy giant RWE. Saúl Luciano Lliuya claimed the company's emissions had contributed to glacial melt threatening his Andean hometown.

This month, KPBS invited education advocates, teachers and students to discuss education in the South Bay.

A medida que los esfuerzos agresivos del gobierno para reducir la migración han tomado forma, incluyendo deportaciones sin precedentes de hombres a prisiones en otros países, los niños migrantes están siendo separados por largos períodos de los familiares con los que esperaban vivir al llegar a Estados Unidos.

The goal of the changes, which head to the Senate next week, is to save money and send a signal that Republicans are tough on immigration.

For our season finale we close out our narrative by showcasing up-and-coming San Diego rap artists who exist as ‘hybrid rappers’, kids that have grown up with rap their entire lives. Born with the Internet in full swing they’re blazing new trails with a mix of old and new strategies. Plus, we hear from rappers, Ric Scales, Kahlee and Odessa Kane about the work of emceeing.

Developing countries owe billions to China, which threatens to undermine poverty reduction efforts and fuel instability, according to a new report from Australia's Lowy Institute.

In episode 11 we encounter a group of artists who have extended the longevity of their careers through the re-release of their underground hits alongside new music. Insights are shared by rappers Frosty (Chris Whitehead) and Addiquit (Bethany W.). Additionally, we look into a legal case involving rapper Brandon ‘Tiny Doo’ Duncan who fought for more than just freedom of speech.

In this episode, we are transported into the 2010s, a time marked by a significant shift in the music industry due to the disruptive influence of Napster. San Diego begins to emerge successful in our rap pursuits. Dj Artistic and engineer Chauncey Chamberlain introduce us to 'the Loft'. Plus, esteemed hip hop intellectual, Dart Adams, provides perspectives on our positioning within the world of rap music.

A small team of researchers responsible for keeping clinicians up to date on contraception research has been cut. Doctors say they rely on the team's guidance when advising women about contraception.