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Homeland Security officers walk outside the federal courthouse in Charleston, S.C. Jury selection in the case will resume Monday.

Dylann Roof Declared Competent To Stand Trial In S.C. Church Killings

U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel announced his ruling after a two-day competency hearing that was closed to the public. The 22-year-old Roof is facing 33 federal hate crime charges.

Wilco In 360: Behind The Scenes At NPR Music's Tiny Desk

Step inside NPR Music's offices with this virtual reality video for a front row seat at Wilco's Tiny Desk concert.

A composite image of Earth taken at 1:07 p.m. ET on Jan. 15 by the GOES-16 satellite.

'Like High-Definition From The Heavens'; NOAA Releases New Images Of Earth

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released the first public images from its new weather satellite. The agency says the satellite's data will lead to more accurate weather forecasts.

President Donald Trump speaks at a rally Aug. 22, 2017, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Trump's Turn To Democrats Poses Fresh Challenge To His Loyal Base

Even in his Inauguration Day address, Trump signaled that he might go his own way. He may be testing that option now, keeping a weather eye on the reaction from his truest believers.

After 50 Years, Head Start Struggles With Uneven Quality

New research out today ranks state Head Start programs on measures like teacher pay and the percent of eligible children who are enrolled.

A Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's circus truck is unloaded as the "Out of this World" show is set up at the Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore. This was one of the last few stops on the circus's final tour.

'A Kingdom On Wheels': The Hidden World That Made The Circus Happen

Awe-inspiring feats of logistics. Incredible strength of community. As the "Greatest Show on Earth" plays its final act, the cast and crew are saying goodbye to more than just a livelihood.

President-elect Donald Trump, shown here at a rally in Iowa last week, cancelled a press conference where he was supposed to reveal how he will deal with conflicts of interest.

Government Ethics Office Says Trump Should Divest Himself Of His Businesses

Turning over Trump's business empire to his grown children to run wouldn't resolve the conflicts of his interest his presidency faces, U.S. officials say.

Maria Qamar Dishes Up Desi Pop in 'Trust No Aunty'

Aunties, beware — Maria Qamar's got your number. The Pakistani Canadian comedian's new book, Trust No Aunty, is a rollicking guide to dealing with the interfering older women in your life.

Rat traps are a weapon behind used to fight the plague in Madagascar, since the rodents carry the disease. But getting rid of all the rats would be difficult — and without rats, plague-infected fleas could then turn to humans for a blood meal.

Ask The Disease Specialist: Why Is It So Hard To Beat The Plague?

A bad outbreak is spreading in Madagascar. We checked in with a virologist and outbreak response specialist Dr. Daniel Bausch to see what's up.

Emperor penguin chick walking, Antarctica.

NATURE: Snow Chick

Airs Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016 a 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

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