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The 1970s hostage story of 'Dead Man's Wire' speaks across the decades

Gus Van Sant's police thriller Dead Man's Wire is a true-crime dramatization of a 1977 hostage incident in Indianapolis.

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge crosses the finish line to win the men's marathon in Rio on Sunday. He won by more than a full minute.

Kenya's Kipchoge Wins Marathon; American Galen Rupp Third

Eliud Kipchoge pulled away from a crowded field with about nine miles to go and finished more than a minute ahead of his nearest competitor on the streets of Rio.

Smoke rises from buildings in May after shelling on the Iraqi city of Fallujah, which is currently held by anti-government fighters. Rights workers say civilians are being killed by government attacks with so-called barrel bombs.

Barrel Bomb Attacks Devastate Iraqi Families

Rights workers say civilians are being killed by government attacks with so-called barrel bombs — the crude weapons made famous in Syria's current conflict.

Chemical Weapons Used Rarely — But With Deadly Effect

The horrific effects of chemical weapons used during World War I led to a treaty banning their use.

A supermoon on July 3 in Kansas City, Missouri. The next two supermoons of 2023 will take place at the beginning and end of August.

If you miss August's blue supermoon, you'll have to wait 9 years for your next chance

Two stellar lunar events are happening this August, with a sturgeon supermoon on Aug. 1 and then a rare blue supermoon on Aug. 30.

Some Palestinian Americans say they're afraid to mourn their loved ones out loud

Palestinian Americans are grieving over loved ones who have been killed, injured and trapped in Gaza amid Israel's bombardment. They also feel betrayed by the U.S. government's support of Israel.

Arlington Gang Meeting

By Rachael Dunlaphttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kera/local-kera-653398.mp3Dallas, TX – In Arlington tonight, police, school and city…

From The Newsroom: Quake Reaction, DART Ridership

The top local stories this evening from the KERA Newsroom:The swarm of North Texas earthquakes is the talk of the nation. Hear from some of the folks…

From The Newsroom: Book Challenge Rules, Presidential Kudos

The top local stories this evening from the KERA Newsroom:Highland Park schools hope to put book banning controversies behind them. And Dallas’ Mayor and…

WATCH: Senate Judiciary Committee Debates Kavanaugh Nomination, Allegations

Thee Senate Judiciary Committee debated the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh today in advance of a vote expected at 12:30 p.m.Watch the PBS…

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