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U.S. health officials approved Leqembi, a new Alzheimer's drug that modestly slows the brain disease. The FDA granted accelerated approval Friday for patients in early stages of Alzheimer's.

FDA approves Alzheimer's drug that appears to modestly slow disease

An Alzheimer's drug that removes the substance amyloid from the brain has received a conditional approval from the FDA. A large study found the drug decreased the loss of thinking and memory by 27%.

Christie Morrison (right) makes host Julia Collin Davison Salmon Piccata.

COOK'S COUNTRY: Seafood Two Ways

Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Watch now with KPBS Passport! Ashley Moore makes Seafood Fra Diavolo, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the story behind the recipe's name. Tasting expert Jack Bishop explains when to splurge at the grocery store, and Morgan Bolling makes Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Bread. Christie Morrison makes Salmon Piccata.

American journalist Nate Thayer sits bandaged in a hotel room on Oct. 15, 1989, in Aranyaprathet, Thailand, after he was injured in a land mine explosion. Thayer survived several brushes with death over decades covering conflict in Southeast Asia and was the last Western journalist to interview Pol Pot. He was found dead at his home in Falmouth, Mass., on Tuesday.

Nate Thayer, rebel reporter who interviewed Pol Pot in the Cambodian jungle, has died

After tracking him for nearly a decade, Nate Thayer became the last Western correspondent to interview the murderous Khmer Rouge leader. Thayer died at his home in Falmouth, Mass., at age 62.

Martin Lopez, 57, a hotel employee and Unite Here Local 11 union member, attended the demonstration to support academic workers, he says. Hundreds of UC academic workers picketed for the 5th straight week at UCLA in Los Angeles on Dec. 14, 2022. The demonstration was held near the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center where the UC Board of Regents were meting.

Six takeaways for Californians after the UC graduate student worker strike

While the graduate student workers that went on strike from the UC system for six weeks won concessions like increased pay, a substantial portion of the workers are still dissatisfied and the contracts are relatively short, so tough negotiations may resume again in 2024.

Reactions To Afghan Government Collapse

The scenes from Kabul, of people clinging to U.S. military planes in a desperate effort to escape the approaching Taliban, echo the end of another failed U.S. war. The end of the Vietnam War created the same kind of chaos in Saigon. Now, many Americans, both in and out of the military are asking, “how could this have happened again?” Plus, San Diego's hospitals are struggling to keep up with a high volume of both COVID and non-COVID-related hospitalizations. Also, stopping the spread of a deadly citrus tree bug found in North County is crucial to protecting trees belonging to both backyard growers and San Diego’s commercial citrus industry. And, the rules surrounding the Sept. 14 recall election are complicated and confusing. We break it down for you.

"We're worried and concerned that these are connected and possibly politically motivated or personally motivated," Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, left, said of a string of shootings. He's seen here alongside Police Chief Harold Medina during a press conference via the Albuquerque Police Department's Facebook livestream.

Five Democratic politicians' homes or offices have been shot at in Albuquerque

Authorities already had planned to highlight the attacks — then came word of yet another shooting with a political target.

Community health worker Dalia Mohammad holds her immunization card and a COVID-19 vaccine sticker after receiving her first dose at the San Diego County vaccination super site at Petco Park, Jan. 11, 2021.

COVID numbers remain steady, county prepares for holiday-influenced surge

The number of new COVID-19 cases remained fairly steady in the past week, but county officials warned Friday an influx from holiday gatherings was likely in coming days.

President Biden awards the Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation's second-highest civilian honor, to U.S. Capitol Police officer Caroline Edwards during a ceremony to mark the second anniversary of the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol in the East Room of the White House on Friday.

Biden honors police officers and election workers 2 years after the Capitol attack

President Biden issued medals to some of those who defended the Capitol and election officials who resisted pressure to overturn the results.

Newly elected House Speaker Kevin McCarthy holds the gavel after he was elected on the 15th ballot on January 7, 2023.

Kevin McCarthy is elected House speaker after 15 votes and days of negotiations

Friday night was full of drama and twists and turns, as California Republican Kevin McCarthy eked out a win in the 15th round of voting for the speaker of the House.

Live! Painting in a Pandemic with Artist Leslie Pierce

Grab your brushes, canvas and some paint and join me LIVE for another interactive episode of Painting in a Pandemic with Artist Leslie Pierce. What’s on the menu?: Painting Demos and an Artist Talk. Leslie will be doing an Oil Painting Demo on Ampersand Gessobord so get ready for some lively fun. First Friday @ Artist Leslie Pierce/ And Something Different Studio is now an online Virtual Event taking place the First Friday every month from 6-8PM on Instagram or facebook LIVE. Artist Leslie Pierce Studio- And Something Different is part of the First Friday OPEN STUDIOS ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station lineup of events, happening on the first Friday of every month. For more information on the different event dates and free class registration please visit HERE!

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