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Hugo d'Alessandro is pictured with his mother and grandmother. He was diagnosed with cancer when he was 10 years old. Treatment is difficult in Venezuela; his mother says the drugs he needs aren't always available.

Is Venezuela Having A Health Care Crisis? It Depends On Whom You Ask

The government says everything is fine. But doctors and patients tell a different story, citing a lack of the most basic medicines and supplies.

A sign welcomes visitors in downtown Cleveland days before the city hosts the Republican National Convention.

Cleveland Preps For Partying And Protests During Republican National Convention

With extra police and "rock boxes" playing music for delegates and visitors, Cleveland's leaders hope to be ready for anything during next week's Republican convention.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence joins Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally in Westfield, Ind., on Tuesday.

Despite Ties To VP Pick Mike Pence, Koch Network Still Refuses To Support Trump

Though the Indiana governor has deep connections to the powerful tax-exempt groups led by the billionaire brothers, the Koch money network maintains its focus will be protecting the Republican Senate.

San Diego police officers stand in a line revealing a patch on the right shoulder of their uniforms in this undated photo.

San Diego Police Heighten Security For Pride Weekend, Comic-Con

Chief Shelley Zimmerman on Thursday said San Diego police are adding extra security following recent tragedies around the nation.

In a post on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote that the live-streamed images following a police shooting in Minnesota were "graphic and heartbreaking."

In Wake Of Shootings, Facebook Struggles To Define Hate Speech

After last week's police shootings, Facebook received a flood of complaints, with users calling out posts as hate speech. According to Facebook insiders, the company was not prepared.

America In Black & Blue, A PBS NEWSHOUR Weekend Special

Airs Friday, July 15, 2016 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

Dallas Police Chief David Brown (second from left) and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Chief James Spiller (second from right) attend an interfaith memorial service for the victims of the Dallas police shooting.

The Code Switch Podcast, Episode 9: Black And Blue

Black police officers live on both sides of the debate over race and policing. In this week's episode, they weigh in on the limits of force diversity in bridging gaps between black people and cops.

President Obama pauses during remarks at an interfaith memorial service for the victims of the Dallas police shooting at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center on July 12 in Dallas, Texas.

Obama Walks Fine Line On Race And Policing

In the wake of last week's deadly police shootings and the attack on officers in Dallas, President Obama's message has been fairly consistent. Is anyone listening?

UCSD Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research staffer Kevin O'Shea at the wheel of a simulator that will be used for driving-while-impaired studies.

How Can You Tell If A Driver Is Stoned?

As California voters ponder legalizing recreational marijuana, science complicates efforts to develop a reliable method for determining whether a driver is high.

Protesters call for House Speaker Paul Ryan to allow votes on gun violence prevention legislation in Washington, D.C., on July 6.

After Mass Shootings, Action On Gun Legislation Soars At State Level

Over 20,400 pieces of gun-related legislation have been proposed in the past 25 years after mass shootings. Whether they tighten or loosen gun laws depends on the state's dominant political party.

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