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Irish writer Colm Toibin's novella recounts familiar stories of the New Testament, as seen through the eyes of Jesus' mother. But this isn't the iconic blushing virgin you're used to seeing. Toibin's Mary is modeled after the fierce heroines of Greek tragedies — and she is filled with anger.

The Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park is out with its lineup for its next season and a world premiere musical by Steve Martin is a highlight on the list.

Airs Saturdays, March 28 - May 23 & June 13 - July 18, 2015 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

Franklin Antonio, Qualcomm Inc.'s executive vice president and chief scientist, was announced Friday to be behind a $2 million gift that to Father Joe's Villages lunch program.

The Cal State University San Marcos School of Nursing has opened its third student-run clinic to serve the poor.

Napoleon is credited with the phrase "an army marches on its stomach," but he likely never said it. Now 200 years after his legendary defeat, it's worth recalling his disregard for feeding his army.

The group gave the first U.S. performance of Handel's Messiah, and still plays it today. Yet the ensemble has constantly evolved.

Studies show the caffeine in just a few cups of coffee enhances performance in a wide range of sports. But more isn't better, and concentrated caffeine can be lethal.

Shelley Toreson, who lives near Reno, Nev., had health insurance for years -- but not anymore. Instead, she is part of an unusual Nevada nonprofit that helps connect 12,000 uninsured residents to doctors and hospitals that are willing to accept a lower, negotiated fee for their services.

The controversial project to expand an oil pipeline running from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico has failed to get the approval of Congress.