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Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy speaks during an event on the White House in April. The nation's top doctor has issued an advisory about the public health risks of widespread gun violence.

The surgeon general declared gun violence a public health crisis. What does that do?

The nation's top doctor issued an advisory on Tuesday declaring gun violence a public health crisis and prescribing policy changes to treat it as such. It's both unprecedented and unenforceable.

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center campus. Doctors at UPMC have been trying to reduce carbon pollution.

Health care has a massive carbon footprint. These doctors are trying to change that

Around the country, health care workers continue to grapple with their industry's massive carbon footprint. In Pittsburgh, doctors formed Clinicians for Climate Action to address the problem.

Caroline Ellison leaves Manhattan Federal Court in New York City after testifying during the trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, on Oct. 10, 2023. Ellison said Bankman-Fried was the main decision maker and steered her to transfer funds from FTX to Alameda Research, a financial firm she headed.

She's the star witness against Sam Bankman-Fried. Her testimony was explosive

Caroline Ellison accused Bankman-Fried of being the mastermind behind illegal activity at FTX. Her words carry weight: She worked with him and also once dated him.

Thrill of Hope: A Concordia Christmas

Stream now with KPBS+. The vocal and instrumental musical ensembles of Concordia University Irvine and friends invite you to join us for a festive collection of music that celebrates, rejoices, and finds hope in the gifts of Christmas.

Japanese pop star Shijiro Atae, rear center, poses with others during an announcement for a year-end TV music show in Tokyo on Nov. 24, 2010. Atae said he is gay in an emotional announcement at a fan event Wednesday, July 26, 2023, that was warmly welcomed in a country where the government does not recognize LGBTQ equality. (Kyodo News via AP)

In Japan, a J-Pop star has come out as gay and his fans cheer

Shinjiro Atae shared the personal revelation on Wednesday evening with an auditorium filled with thousands in Tokyo.

Sailors man the rails aboard Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson as it arrived in San Diego after conducting a home port change from Bremerton, Washington.

Defense spending makes up almost 25% of San Diego's economy, new report says

An annual report found the military's impact on the region's economy grew in 2023 despite a slight post-pandemic decline in defense jobs.

The Hyundai Motor Co. headquarters, along with the showroom pictured here, are in Seoul, South Korea. The U.S. government is investigating problems with air bag control units in Kia and Hyundai vehicles that have led to four deaths.

Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors

Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. due to the risk of engine compartment fires.

People walk in the waves in Imperial Beach, Sept. 30, 2023.

As winter rains approach, Imperial Beach hopes rain barrels will lighten the load

Last week, the city adopted new guidelines meant to encourage more residents to install rain collection devices.

Researchers from Columbia University and Rutgers University found roughly 240,000 detectable plastic fragments in a typical liter of bottled water.

Researchers find a massive number of plastic particles in bottled water

Researchers found roughly 240,000 detectable plastic fragments in a typical liter of bottled water. Most of them were nanoplastics — particles less than 1 micrometer in size.

So you think you know all about the plague?

A case in Oregon is a rarity in the United States. It is not expected to spread. But this ancient and deadly disease remains a threat around the world.

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