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Leonard Lauder, the son of the founder of Estée Lauder and the company's former CEO, passed away this weekend at 92.

Charleston was a key port in the slave trade where approximately 40% of all slaves entered the country.

Part 2 of our three part series on the independence of our judiciary being threatened. The use of so-called peremptory challenges can take out a judge for now reason. What does this mean to you and me? To your right to a fair trial?Tonight, YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, is joined by Judge Eugene Hyman, retired, and attorney Rose Mishaan from the Law Offices of Marsanne Weese in San Francisco.Questions for Jeff's guests? Please call, toll free, at (866) 798-8255.

On today’s show, we’ll pay homage to the late D’Wayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Tone!, then the San Francisco Ballet is getting ready for their production of “Frankenstein,” and why an Oakland author wanted to write a children's book about “Star Trek’s” Nichelle Nichols.

This weekend at the movies, you can see films about a raging virus and another about a lesson in childhood friendships. What's not to like?

Kaphar draws on his own painful relationship with his father in his film, Exhibiting Forgiveness. He says the project gave him a new sympathy for his dad. Originally broadcast Oct. 24, 2024.

An Afghan who helped U.S. military forces at war was arrested by ICE agents after appearing for an immigration hearing in San Diego. He may now face deportation despite death threats from the Taliban.

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, about U.S. policy on the conflict between Israel and Iran.

President Trump on Wednesday declined to say whether the United States is moving closer to a decision to strike Iranian nuclear facilities.

Conflict has sown trauma in the western region of Colombia. Doctors Without Borders is working with local healers and health care professionals to come up with ways to help heal the psychic wounds.

Meanwhile several sites across Israel sustained direct hits by Iranian missiles and Israeli leaders warned they would intensify attacks on "strategic targets" in Iran.

Food and cooking play a big role in Juneteenth celebrations. The barbecues and fish fries woven into Black culture helped shape American cuisine.