
Chris Abrahamsen
Assistant DirectorRECENT STORIES ON KPBS
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The official Mexican Independence Day is Tuesday, but multiple events will commemorate the Grito de Delores — Cry of Delores — on Saturday and Sunday.
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From its association with workers' rights in the 19th century to its inclusion in a video game, the famous old Italian song "Bella Ciao" has an evolving legacy.
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Where did humans come from, and what makes us unique? Discover the remarkable origins of Homo sapiens, and the crucial moments of innovation, communication, and ritual that set us on our path.
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Premieres Wednesdays, Sept. 17 - Oct. 15, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / KPBS+ / Encores Thursdays, Sept. 18 - Oct. 16 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 and Sundays, Sept. 21 - Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV. Around 300,000 years ago, Homo sapiens emerged in Africa, one of at least seven human species alive at the time. Now, fossil evidence, DNA sequencing, and other tools are shedding new light on the surprising journey that made us who we are today.
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Hong Kong, 1962: Chow Mo-Wan (Tony Leung Chiu wai) and Su Li-Zhen (Maggie Cheung Man yuk) move into neighboring apartments on the same day. Their encounters are formal and polite—until a discovery about their spouses creates an unexpected bond.
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The bill would prohibit neck gators, ski masks and other facial coverings for local and federal officers, including immigration enforcement agents, while they conduct official business.
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