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Many people have been anxiously waiting for news of their loved ones, growing frustrated with the drip-drip of information provided by hospitals and the country's forensic institute.

Stream now with KPBS Passport + YouTube / Watch Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. This one-hour special begins in Kraków, with a stunning square, historic castle, and nearby, communist-era Nowa Huta and Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp memorial. Then we head to bustling Warsaw for skyscrapers and Chopin, sample gingerbread in Toruń, and ogle red-brick Malbork Castle. We finish in Gdańsk with handsome Hanseatic townhouses and stirring Solidarity history.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has blamed the addition of fluoride — a common, naturally occurring mineral — for a host of health issues. The CDC says the policy has reduced cavities by some 25%.

Overwhelmingly Californians rate the intertwined issues of housing supply, living costs and homelessness as the state’s most pressing issues, as a recent poll by the Public Policy Institute of California confirms.

These true stories range from a "meow-moir" of a Siberian cat to an exploration of what U.S. presidents do after the White House. Check out these nonfiction reads recommended by NPR staff and critics.

Ksenia Karelina, jailed over a $50 donation to Ukraine, released after U.S.-Russia prisoner swap.

A few of these global soups have unusual ingredients: A chicken that hasn't yet sung, waterleaf with dew drops, a zebu organ. Don't worry, we've got subs. And prep time for some is as short as 1 hour.

Rami Malek plays a CIA data analyst out of his depth in The Amateur, while Warfare depicts a real-life Iraqi mission, calibrated as a cinematic show-of-force.

Here’s everything voters need to know about Measure P, the Chula Vista sales tax continuation measure.

Meet on Thursdays — 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sept 2, Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Oct 17 Join us for our Intermediate Copperplate Calligraphy 4-week class and take your Calligraphy skills to the next level. We will go beyond the basics, exploring letter connections, variations of letters, spacing and page layout. You will receive detailed guides and drills to assist you in your practice. This class will provide the tools and techniques needed to advance your Copperplate skills. Instructor: Claudia Strenger Who should attend: This course is designed for those who have a basic understanding of Copperplate and want to refine their technique and deepen their knowledge. In this 4 Week Class, we will cover: Letter Connections: Master the art of smooth and fluid transitions between letters. Variations of Letters: Explore different styles and variations to add personal flair to your writing. Spacing and Layout: Learn how to achieve balanced and aesthetically pleasing text arrangements. Drills: Engage in targeted exercises designed to improve your copperplate script and consistency. Materials included: Guides Ink Paper Materials NOT included: Calligraphy pen (straight or oblique) Nibs Cancellation Policy: All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com