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When Mechoulam began his chemistry career, other drugs like cocaine and morphine had long been studied. But little was known about the scientific properties of the marijuana plant.

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott has taken a significant step toward a presidential bid, launching an exploratory committee. Scott, 57, is the only Black Republican currently in the U.S. Senate.

The U.S. has more than 4,500 banks — more banks than any other country. That huge number of lenders has shaped the economy in countless ways, but it also can pose risks.

Over the next couple of nights, five planets are expected to align in the sky. And you won't even need a telescope to see them (although binoculars will help).

Known affectionately as El Judio Maravilloso, "the marvelous Jew," the Brooklyn-born pianist, arranger, producer and activist helped to popularize the music that would become known as salsa.

Every year, the Librarian of Congress announces 25 sound recordings to be preserved for posterity. Picks for 2023 include music by Queen Latifah, Daddy Yankee, John Lennon, Mariah Carey and more.

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app + Encore Saturday, Aug. 2 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Come with us as we tour a factory in Tijuana that makes artificial limbs and prosthetics. The company is called Össur, and they are originally from Iceland. Eduardo Salcedo, who is an industrial engineer, shows us all the high tech machinery that helps make artificial limbs for patients around the world.

On their debut album, the improvisational supergroup — singer Arooj Aftab, pianist Vijay Iyer and bassist Shahzad Ismaily — try to answer a musical riddle: What does listening sound like?

The Coronado Island Film Festival presents their July Classic Series film: Cinema Paradiso (1989). Enjoy watching Classic Films on the Big Screen the way they were meant to be seen! Doors open at 5 PM | Film starts at 5:30 PM Price includes a complimentary glass of wine, beer or a non-alcoholic beverage. Tickets are on sale now online + will be sold at the door. Join us after the screening for some Italian themed fun! Buona Forchetta Garage in Coronado will accept reservations beginning Monday, 7/25 for either 8:30, 8:45 or 9 PM. Mention "CIFF" when you reserve and they will seat you with our group on the patio. You'll receive a complimentary glass of Prosecco, and everyone will order (and pay) on their own from the menu once seated. +++++ A filmmaker recalls his childhood when falling in love with the pictures at the cinema of his home village and forms a deep friendship with the cinema's projectionist. Cast: Antonella Attili, Enzo Cannavale, Philippe Noiret Director: Giuseppe Tornatore Writer: Giuseppe Tornatore, Vanna Paoli Length: 155 minutes

Authorities are looking for the North Carolina man they say shot a kindergartner and three others. It's the fourth high-profile incident this week in which apparent mistakes were met with gunshots.