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Dozens of worshippers outside the Haidari Mosque in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad.

Pakistan Limits Worshippers At Mosques. Many Worshippers Are Defiant

Pakistani authorities have called for a maximum of 5 worshippers in a mosque. Many in the religious community disagree — and the issue will only become more heated as Ramadan approaches.

Congress Approved The $2 Trillion Relief Package. When Can I Expect My Check?

Under the plan, single people earning incomes below $75,000 will receive as much as $1,200. The White House says it will issue funds in three weeks but experts say it could take months for some.

Park describes his experiences as a child soldier during an interview in his office in Yeongju.

Thousands Of Child Soldiers Died In The Korean War. Survivors Want More Recognition

South Korea conscripted more than 30,000 soldiers between the ages of 14 and 17 for the war. An estimated 3,000 of them died. One survivor prays daily for their souls.

Facebook says it has removed "hundreds of thousands" of pieces of misinformation about COVID-19, including dangerous fake cures and posts contradicting public health advice.

Did You Fall For A Coronavirus Hoax? Facebook Will Let You Know

The social network is expanding efforts to curb the spread of harmful misinformation about COVID-19 after pressure from an activist group.

A line of police officers observe protesters during a demonstration in downtown San Diego, May 31, 2020.

San Diego Mayor, Police Chief Announce More Policing Reforms

Officers are now required to make de-escalation a priority while on patrol, and they must intervene if they witness a fellow officer using excessive force.

A passerby wears a mask out of concern for the coronavirus while walking past an American flag displayed in Boston on Tuesday. The U.S. has now recorded more than 3 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus.

3 Million Cases: Coronavirus Continues To Surge Across U.S.

One million of those cases have been confirmed over the past month — part of a wave of infection that began after many states started to reopen their economies in May.

Mercy Hospital & Medical Center survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 ― but it lost the battle of modern health care economics. In July, Chicago's first hospital told regulators that it will end inpatient services as soon as February 2021.

Some Urban Hospitals Face Closure Or Cutbacks As The Pandemic Adds To Fiscal Woes

Experts fear that the economic pressures of the COVID-19 crisis are helping push some urban hospitals over the edge at the very time they are most needed in low-income communities.

Human skull. Violence is all over the news. But some say we're living in the most peaceful time in history. Journey through time and the human mind to investigate whether-and how-violence has declined. And witness how people are working to stop violence today.

NOVA: The Violence Paradox

Airs Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Friday, Nov. 22 at 11 a.m. and Sunday, Nov. 24 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2

Kim Kardashian, left, and rapper Kanye West watch during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.

Kanye West? The Girl Scouts? Hedge Funds? All Got PPP Loans

The government's small business lending program has benefited millions of companies, with the goal of minimizing the number of layoffs Americans have suffered in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Yet the recipients include many you probably wouldn't have expected.

Kendall-Osborne finds a small jewelry box in the remains of her Deer Park home, one of the few recognizable items left behind.

Undisclosed: Most Homebuyers And Renters Aren't Warned About Flood Or Wildfire Risk

Wildfires and floods threaten tens of millions of properties in the U.S. But most Americans get little or no information about climate risks when they move.

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