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Members of the Ku Klux Klan ceremonially initiate a new recruit at a meeting in 1922.

What The Ebbs And Flows Of The KKK Can Tell Us About White Supremacy Today

With the spate of racist mass violence in recent years, it's helpful to consider past waves of white supremacist activity in the United States and what, exactly, caused those ebbs and flows.

The scientists tested tissue samples from the brains of deceased patients who suffered from autism, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Major Psychiatric Disorders Have More In Common Than We Thought, Study Finds

Understanding the molecular basis of major disorders such as autism, schizophrenia and bipolar is hopeful, because it could help in developing better treatments for them.

‎Alek Skarlatos, Anthony Sadler, and Spencer Stone play themselves in "The 15:17 to Paris," a film about their thwarting of a terrorist attack on a European train in 2015.

'The 15:17 To Paris' Film Uses Real Life Heroes To Play Themselves

New Clint Eastwood film looks to three Americans who thwarted a terrorist attack

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet members of the U.S. military during an unannounced trip to al-Asad Air Base in Iraq on Wednesday.

Trump And First Lady Make Secret Trip To Iraq To Visit U.S. Troops

The president visited U.S. forces who are part of the fight against ISIS, amid criticism of a sudden decision to pull troops from Syria. It's his first such trip since taking office.

In <em>Drawn Together </em>a boy and his grandfather paint themselves as heroes. "I wanted to have a book that was both emotionally resonant but also exciting for kids," says author Minh LÃª. (A "very ferocious" dragon appears a few pages later.)

Struggling For Words, A Boy And His Grandfather Are 'Drawn Together' At Last

Author Minh Lê had a loving relationship with his grandparents, but he also remembers a lot of "awkward silence." His new book explores barriers of language and culture between generations.

This undated photo provided by the Arkansas Department of Correction shows death-row inmate Ledell Lee, who was executed last week. It was the first execution Arkansas carried out in 12 years.

Legal Issues Remain After Arkansas Executions

Arkansas' flurry of executions this month has raised questions about the pace and process. But after inmates are put to death, what happens to the legal questions that were raised just before?

Ballet Master Retires Amid Sexual Misconduct Probe

In his letter to the board of the New York City Ballet, Peter Martins, 71, continued to deny he sexually harassed or abused members of the company. He had been on a leave of absence since last month.

U.S. Army veteran Alex Sutton after shooting a rifle on his farm in rural Moore County, N.C., Oct. 2, 2014.

INDEPENDENT LENS: Farmer/Veteran

Airs Monday, May 29, 2017 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

What Kids Think About Bullying And Kindness In The Trump Era

A national survey of elementary school students asks about kindness as well as cruelty.

What Kids Think About Bullying And Kindness In The Trump Era

A national survey of elementary school students asks about kindness as well as cruelty.

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