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Tropical Storm Oscar brought heavy rains and winds to Cuba, an island already beleaguered by a massive power outage, late Sunday after brushing the Bahamas.

Premieres Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Aaju Peter is a renowned Inuit lawyer and activist who defends the human rights of Indigenous peoples. She's a fierce protector of her ancestral lands in the Arctic and works to bring her colonizers to justice. As Aaju launches an inspiring effort to establish an Indigenous forum, she also embarks upon a deeply personal journey to mend her own wounds, including the unexpected passing of her son.

Nearly half a dozen institutions of higher education announced plans this week to make tuition free for undergraduates whose families make below a certain income threshold, starting in fall 2025.

The Atlanta rapper, who was charged with participating in criminal gang activity in what has become the longest criminal trial in Georgia history, suddenly changed his plea on Thursday.

Fentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death for minors in the last 5 years or so — and social media, where tainted, fake prescription drugs can be obtained with just a few clicks, is part of the problem.

As election day nears, the races loom large over the state fair in North Carolina, where voters are expressing both apathy and anxiety over their top issues and the candidates.

California’s Premiere Viking and Nordic Heritage Event, the 22nd Annual Viking Festival, uniquely celebrates Viking culture and history. Set at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum on September 21 & 22, 2024, this event offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Viking life. Experience the thrill of live music from local favorites Highland Way, Blindfold Monks, Silk Button Butchers, Damekor, and more. At the Vista Viking Festival, it's not just about watching- it's about participating! Browse our vendor village, savor the offerings from our food merchants, and quench your thirst with mead and ale from our Beer Garden. Test your axe throwing, archery, and spear-flinging skills on our Weapons Range. Immerse yourself in Norwegian and Viking cultural demonstrations, competitions, and battles! Vista Viking Festival is sponsored by Norway Hall Foundation, a California 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and its member organizations: Sons of Norway Lodge 6-060 and Norwegian Fish Club Odin. Get your tickets early and stay updated on events and entertainment by checking back on the website and following us on social media. Visit: https://www.simpletix.com/e/vista-viking-festival-2024-tickets-165244?utm_source=qr Vista Vikings Festival

North Korea confirmed the launch hours after its neighbors detected the firing of what they suspected was a new weapon.

Through her independent documentary project Rainbow Girls, photographer Julia Gunther captures the stories of protection and prejudice among a group of South African lesbian women.

The auction for Shohei Ohtani's iconic 50th home run baseball is over; an unnamed buyer placed the highest bid early Wednesday. But three men are still fighting in court over who will get the proceeds.