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Black women are three times more likely to die from complications of childbirth than white women in the U.S. Racism, and the stress it causes, can play a leading role in that disparity.

The school district revised its numbers down 2 to 3 percentage points for every year dating back to 2011.

San Diego County high school students dropped out of school at a slightly greater rate and graduated at a slightly reduced rate, according to year-over-year figures released Tuesday.

Black women are three times more likely to die from complications of childbirth than white women in the U.S. Racism, and the stress it causes, can play a leading role in that disparity.

Local readers submitted over 500 nominations for the One Book, One San Diego 2017 title. Nine finalists made the cut.

The high school dropout rate for American Indians is almost twice the national average. Educators in Flagstaff have tried to turn that trend around. And they’ve had some success at a place you wouldn’t suspect -- the Coconino County Juvenile Detention Center.

The high school dropout rate for American Indians is almost twice the national average. Educators in Flagstaff have tried to turn that trend around. And they’ve had some success at a place you wouldn’t suspect - the Coconino County Juvenile Detention Center.

Airs Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 9 a.m. on KPBS TV

Rates of colorectal cancer have dropped nation, thanks largely to better screening. But people who don't have access to health care are more likely to miss out on screening, and face increased risk.

Research shows people who pass the test General Educational Development test earn less than high school grads and were less likely to go to college.