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So-called atomic veterans who worked on nuclear weapons tests, like this one from July 25, 1946 file photo above Bikini atoll in the Marshall Islands, are fighting to renew funds that compensate them for health effects from their work.

Atomic vets are on the verge of losing federal benefits. Congress hasn't helped

Veterans who helped test nuclear weapons are fighting to renew a 34-year-old law meant to help compensate for the long-term health effects of their work.

The $1 billion donation from Dr. Ruth Gottesman to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine is one of the largest ever charitable gifts to an educational institution in the United States.

Tuition will be free at a New York City medical school thanks to a $1 billion gift

Ruth Gottesman is a professor emerita of pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. Gottesman's late husband, David, left the money to her upon his death.

Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia Srivastava, left, and Miss USA, Noelia Voigt pictured at a New York Fashion Week event in February. They both announced their resignations this week.

Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resign days apart, casting a spotlight on the organization

Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava stepped down, citing mental health and personal values. They are the latest to depart the organization, which is no stranger to controversy.

Rain drops are seen on a car window in the Allied Gardens neighborhood of San Diego, Calif. Dec. 14, 2021.

Rain expected from Friday evening into the weekend in San Diego area

Mostly dry conditions are in the forecast Friday for San Diego County, but more rain is on the way Saturday.

Law enforcement gather at the scene of a fatal shooting in Philadelphia on April 28, 2023.

After gun violence, who cleans up the street? Philadelphia takes on a traumatic task

After a shooting, relatives or neighbors of the victim are sometimes left to clean up human remains on their own. Philadelphia's new program will start addressing that fraught task.

Security officers stand guard outside Orthodox Assyrian church in Sydney, Australia, Monday, April 15, 2024.

A knife attack in Australia is being treated as terrorism

Australian police say a knife attack in Sydney that wounded a bishop and a priest during a church service as worshippers watched online and in person, and sparked a riot was an act of terrorism.

In 'The Unexpected,' Emily Oster tackles the emotional toll of difficult pregnancies

The economist made a name for herself using data to challenge the accepted rules of pregnancy. Now, she's returning to the topic with a book on how to navigate its complications.

Amy Tan, author of <em>The Backyard Bird Chronicles</em>.

Amy Tan's bird obsession led to a new book — and keeping mealworms in her fridge

In The Backyard Bird Chronicles, author Amy Tan charts her foray into birdwatching and the natural wonders of the world.

Marielena Castellanos

Marielena Castellanos is the South Bay engagement producer at KPBS. She expands the station’s community engagement and outreach efforts in that region to deepen KPBS News' connection with the South Bay communities.

Eddie Almance (left) and his sister Leila pose for their cousin Ailem Villarreal on the rooftop of the Marriott Hotel in downtown Odessa, Texas, before heading to prom. Their grandmother says that for seven generations, the family members have forged close bonds.

We asked, you answered: What's the secret to a close relationship with siblings?

As part of our series on "the Science of Siblings," we looked at how some brothers and sisters are best friends. Here are some of the stories you shared of close ties with siblings.

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