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Sister Bertha Lopez Chaves applies anti-inflammatory eyedrops to a migrant at a stadium in Mexico City where the caravan is resting. Her order is one of roughly 50 groups giving aid to the migrants in the Mexican capital. "We're just trying to deal with their basic needs so they can continue on," she says.

Health Care For The Migrant Caravan: Flu, Blisters But Definitely Not Smallpox

At a rest stop in Mexico City, adults are treated for respiratory and stomach bugs. Their feet are in bad shape. There's anxiety and fear among adults and children. But ... definitely no smallpox.

People waved the national flags of South Sudan during a peace ceremony in the capital city of Juba last Thursday. South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar returned to Juba after two years of exile, saying he had come bearing a message of peace.

Will South Sudan's New Peace Agreement Hold This Time?

After years of devastating civil war and broken peace deals, South Sudan is at a crossroads again. While many displaced refugees are still afraid to return home, others see big reasons for hope.

Opinion: Why The Term 'Deep State' Speaks To Conspiracy Theorists

Linguist Geoff Nunberg says it's common for citizens of democracies to express concerns about the government. But the term "deep state" refers to something more nefarious — and conspiratorial.

Smoke billows above Douma, Syria, on Saturday. The White House says President Trump is weighing military action following an alleged chemical attack in the town.

Critics Want Legal Rationale For Strikes On Syria. The White House Says It's Secret

The Trump administration says it won't release a secret memorandum that explains why it has the legal authority to attack Syria without permission from Congress.

Mazen (right), 13, and his brother Mezban in a camp for displaced Yazidis in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Mazen was freed recently, five years after being kidnapped by ISIS. He was found in Baghouz, the last ISIS stronghold in Syria. His brother was also kidnapped and, 2-1/2 years ago, was rescued with their mother. The boys' father is still missing.

Freed From ISIS, Few Yazidis Return To Suffering Families, Many Remain Missing

As ISIS loses territory and captives are rescued, broken Yazidi families hold out hope that their loved ones could still return.

Bourdain, 61, was found dead on Friday in France, where he'd been working on an episode of his show <em>Parts Unknown </em>which explores culinary traditions around the world.

Anthony Bourdain: Serving Up Inclusion

While the nation mourns the loss of the chef, writer and humanitarian, many people in communities on the margins are especially sad at the loss of a friend and champion.

Daily news roundup for Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Here's what's happening in the Bay Area, as curated by KALW news:Locally and Nationally, renters pay dearly to cut commutes // SF GATE"Today, commuting is…

Michael Tilson Thomas On The Thrills And Challenges Of Conducting An Orchestra

Pianist and composer Thomas currently directs the San Francisco Symphony. He'll receive a Kennedy Center award for lifetime artistic achievement on Dec. 8. Originally broadcast in 1995 and 2012.

All eyes will be on special counsel Robert Mueller next week, as his self-imposed quiet period is likely to come to an end after Election Day.

The Russia Investigations: Is The Endgame Now In Sight?

The passage of Election Day on Tuesday may mean that special counsel Robert Mueller's office switches off passive mode and goes active again. If so, then what?

Saturday: KALW’s On-Air Folk Festival returns!

Five hours of continuous live music broadcast on Saturday July 15th from 3 to 8pm, hosted by JoAnn Mar, Kevin Vance, and Peter Thompson can be accessed…

Dore Stein

One of the most creative and versatile programmers in radio, Dore is an advocate for cross-pollinating music. He is producer/host of Tangents, a program that explores the bridges connecting various styles of music, including world and roots music, and creative jazz hybrids.

Nashom Wooden performs onstage during Wigstock on Sept. 1 at the Pier 17 Rooftop in New York. Wigstock, a drag festival started in the 1980s, returned in 2018.

Wigstock, 'An Iconic Piece of Drag History,' Lets Its Roots Show At 2018 Revival

For years, Wigstock was a staple of New York City's drag scene. And after a 17-year hiatus and a boom in drag's popularity, the outdoor festival returned.

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