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Journalists Ervin Guth (left) and Ferenc Nimmerfroh work out of a small office in downtown Pecs, a city in southern Hungary. They and colleague Attila Babos started the independent news site Szabad Pecs (Free Pecs) after the local newspaper where they worked was purchased by a pro-government media company.

Outlets Strive For Independence In Hungary, Where Most Media Back The Government

A handful of news websites are struggling to change the narrative from the dominating, pro-government media conglomerate one analyst calls a "centralized propaganda machine."

'The World Of Tomorrow' Is A Huge Story, Told Intimately

Brendan Mathew's The World of Tomorrow follows three Irish brothers having the best (or the worst) week of their lives, in 1939 New York. It's a serious literary novel, but full of madcap flourishes.

Care to join me in a Mint?

San Francisco has a rich history, with many groups claiming a piece of it. There’s the California Historical Society, and the Society of California…

Starting Over: Resettling in the U.S.

Concepción Caballero Antonio is chopping squash in the kitchen of Los Yaquis Salvadorian and Mexican Restaurant. The massive knife she’s using is about…

Daily news roundup for Thursday, June 4th, 2015

Here's what's happening in the Bay Area, as curated by KALW news:California death penalty: New execution method will be proposed // San Jose Mercury…

Moments That Define A Presidency

Following President Trump's news conference in Helsinki, commentator Cokie Roberts answers listener questions and tells Noel King about moments that have defined presidencies throughout history.

5th Annual Desi Comedy Fest ~ #GetGandhi ~ Word for Word: Anniversary! ~ My Name is Rachel Corrie

This week on Open Air, host David Latulippe talks with comedian and festival co-producer Abhay Nadkarni about the 5th Annual Desi Comedy Fest which takes…

Bay Area Beats: Striving to be the Ellen Degeneres of music

In San Francisco’s Outer Sunset neighborhood, there’s a small building that’s a big part of some young people’s lives. Sunset Youth Services provides…

Corinne Manley (left), veterinarian Kat Salcetti, Dominic Deluna, and dog mom Trochie Riley and her son watch as Salcetti takes off Momo's collar. Volunteer veterinarians and vet techs from Houston clinics were treating injuries, giving out warm towels to the soaking wet animals, and cleaning and disinfecting them from the dirty water.

Houston Shelter Offers Respite For Pets And Their Owners Displaced By Harvey

Before a convention center opened its doors and volunteer care to pets, their owners had to make a tough choice: Take shelter or stay with animals in floodwaters. But anxiety looms around what's next.

President Trump shakes hands with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy during a rally this summer. If Republicans keep their majority, McCarthy could be the next speaker of the House.

'Miserable And Emboldened': If Republicans Lose The House, They'll Be On Defense

Keeping control of the House would validate President Trump's governing style and mean full speed ahead for his agenda. But if the GOP loses its majority it will need to protect Trump.

A few families are returning to heavily damaged neighborhoods on the outskirts of Mosul's old city. The residents must be cleared by a committee that certifies they are not ISIS members before they start to move back to repair their homes.

As East Mosul Comes Back To Life, West Mosul Remains In Ruins

Three months after ISIS was pushed out of Mosul, the eastern half of the Iraqi city is bustling and growing. But the badly damaged western half is in ruins, and its residents are angry and resentful.

What's Next For Kavanaugh

The delay in the Supreme Court confirmation process reflects how deeply affected Americans have been by this week's testimony.

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