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Long-term flooding along major waterways stranded barges up and down the Mississippi River this summer and caused havoc with river transportation and the economy that depends on it.

Encore Tuesdays, Feb. 27 - March 26, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream the series now with KPBS Passport! Victor Hugo’s masterpiece comes to television in a six-part adaptation by multi award-winning screenwriter Andrew Davies. Dominic West stars as fugitive Jean Valjean, with David Oyelowo as his pursuer Inspector Javert, and Lily Collins as the luckless single mother Fantine. Ellie Bamber and Josh O'Connor costar as the young lovers Cosette and Marius.

From infant mortality rates to access to cancer treatment, stark health disparities exist between blacks and whites. One Michigan experiment to address that starts with money made from hospital food.

Peking ravioli? Chow mein sandwiches? Bread as a standard side dish? There's a fascinating history behind Boston's unique spin on Chinese cuisine.

An appeals court ruling that tossed out California's large capacity-magazine ban was vacated Thursday, with the San Diego-based case set to be reviewed by a larger panel of judges.

Photographer Hiram Maristany has spent more than 50 years documenting the Puerto Rican community in New York City's East Harlem neighborhood — through poverty, beauty and gentrification.

Imperial County officials have declared a state of emergency for the Salton Sea, which has become surrounded by dust. Residents are concerned about air pollution coming from the dust. And, a new study finds climate change is making weather events like El Nino stronger. Plus, a Utah community celebrates the removal of toxic materials from the Colorado river. The military is testing a new drone detecting system throughout the week in San Diego. And, a scientist is racing against the clock to save her husband who is dying from a superbug.

The emergency declaration is aimed at forcing state and federal officials to take action to decrease the dust around the Salton Sea.

The Pentagon says reported cases of heat exhaustion jumped nearly 50 percent between 2014 and 2018.

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a red flag warning that lasts until Friday evening. Officials warn weather conditions create an elevated risk of wildfires. Plus, the military is testing a new system to identify drones. Hear how the military is designing this new tool. And, it’s the one-year anniversary of the first Central American migrant caravan. Also, Imperial Valley officials have declared a state of emergency for the Salton Sea, due to long-term erosion.