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Families evacuated from Kabul, Afghanistan, walk through the terminal before boarding a bus after they arrived at Washington Dulles International Airport, in Chantilly, Virginia, Aug. 27, 2021.

Afghan families are being rapidly resettled in the US. But adjusting to their new lives will take years.  

One Afghan family in Sacramento recently arrived from Kabul, where the Taliban came knocking on their door. The father was able to get a Special Immigrant Visa to resettle in the US. The family counts themselves as among the fortunate ones, but they worry about those they left behind. 

Afghan families are being rapidly resettled in the US. But adjusting to their new lives will take years.  
Farmworkers in a field

Farmworkers are now deemed essential. But are they protected?

Farmworkers are now deemed essential. But are they protected?
Before the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, five states had "red flag" statutes called gun violence restraining orders. Recently, Florida became the six state to add the statute.

Researchers still struggle to get funding to study gun violence

Researchers still struggle to get funding to study gun violence
Line of protesters on lawn behind fence, with police officer near tree at edge of photo

California governor signs sanctuary bill into law. Supporters say it's 'probably not enough.'

California governor signs sanctuary bill into law. Supporters say it's 'probably not enough.'
Homeless

In California, where homelessness has risen, cities are looking for long-term solutions

In California, where homelessness has risen, cities are looking for long-term solutions
Friends in Jesus African International Church

Where Ebola hits home in the United States

As the Ebola crisis grows, a California church is helping one community with strong ties to Liberia cope.

Where Ebola hits home in the United States
A family in a car

The new film 'Cesar Chavez' retells the start of his movement in Delano, California

About 50 years ago, Cesar Chavez started a movement for farmworker rights that brought together the Filipino and Mexican communities in California and led to vast change. A new film, one of several, brings powerful scenes and memories, especially for those who were part of the movement.

The new film 'Cesar Chavez' retells the start of his movement in Delano, California

L.A. Mayor hopes to direct film business back to Hollywood

Hollywood, the old heavyweight champ of the film business, is down. But a new coach, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, has big plans to get the champ back into fighting shape for a triumphant return.

L.A. Mayor hopes to direct film business back to Hollywood

A Summer Beach With A View Of The Eiffel Tower

Where in the world can you sit on a beach and still enjoy a view of the Eiffel Tower? Imagine walking down to the Seine River this time of year, and seeing palm trees, umbrellas, lounge chairs and sand beaches lining the riverbank.

A Summer Beach With A View Of The Eiffel Tower

In California, Almost 30,000 Inmates Go on Hunger Strike

In California, Almost 30,000 Inmates Go on Hunger Strike

California scientists look close to home to change understanding of risk assessment

In the world of risk management, the probability of disaster is often expressed as a percentage. But that's not sufficient, scientists say now. And they've turned to an area of California, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, to explain just how badly current models work.

California scientists look close to home to change understanding of risk assessment

Pakistani-American Raps For Malala Yousafzai

Pakistani-American Raps For Malala Yousafzai
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Libyan Exiles Return to Run for Office

Among the 3700 candidates are several dozen Libyan-Americans. They've spent decades in the US as political exiles. Now back in their birth country, they hope to contribute to Libya's transition to democracy.

Libyan Exiles Return to Run for Office

UC-Davis Chancellor insists she ordered not to use force on peaceful protesters (with video)

University of California Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi said she ordered the campus police force not to use force against students demonstrating on campus. Instead, last Friday's confrontation ended up with police pepper spraying a crowd of students. Now, come threats of lawsuits, firings and several investigations.

UC-Davis Chancellor insists she ordered not to use force on peaceful protesters (with video)

Virgin's Richard Branson joins fight against global warming

Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson turns his attention to climate change, enlisting capitalists and entrepreneurs to fight against global warming with the Carbon War Room.

Virgin's Richard Branson joins fight against global warming