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Malika Bilal tells the recently discovered story of Muhammad Kahn, an immigrant from Afghanistan who traveled to the United States in 1861, fought in the Union Army and left behind a 200-page pension file.

Among the millions of immigrants arriving in the United States at the turn of the 20th century were thousands of Muslims from Lebanon, then part of Greater Syria; host Aymann Ismail tells the story of two of these people.

Bold dreamers like entrepreneur Betsy Fore, Trent Davis, Victoria Thomas and Nigel Barker prove that purpose grows when we dig deep and believe big.

Television aristocracy Esther Rantzen challenges daughter and television presenter Rebecca Wilcox in and around Reading; Rebecca delights in diving into romance novels, and Esther hears the moving stories of British evacuees during WWII.

Superheroes over the decades, from "Superman" in the 1950s to "The Greatest American Hero" in the 1980s.

Actors Noah Wyle, Anthony Edwards, Gloria Reuben and Eriq LaSalle reveal the secrets of "ER"; Howie Mandel, Ed Begley Jr. and Christina Pickles talk about "St. Elsewhere.".

Malika Bilal tells the recently discovered story of Muhammad Kahn, an immigrant from Afghanistan who traveled to the United States in 1861, fought in the Union Army and left behind a 200-page pension file.

Among the millions of immigrants arriving in the United States at the turn of the 20th century were thousands of Muslims from Lebanon, then part of Greater Syria; host Aymann Ismail tells the story of two of these people.

Covers breaking news, arts and entertainment, business, crime and law, education, health, politics, and science and nature stories relevant to diverse communities and national audiences.

A seaside workout that relieves pain and stretches the hips.

A gentle yoga practice allows one to consider how much passion, love and care they put into action.

Grace Hopper shows Xavier that he will never know if he can build his robot differently than everyone else unless he tries; Itzhak Perlman shows Xavier that he can learn music his own way.

Things get out of control when Rosie starts a pet-sitting business; Rosie plays with a rock from Javi's rock collection.

After feeling left out, Luke decides to switch places with Stu; the Loops kids throw a surprise party for their parents.

Alma helps Mr. Ramirez figure out what to do when he lets too many cats into his shoe shop; Alma tries to convince Howard to play stickball.

Molly and Vera visit an excavation site, where they make a discovery; the Sassy Ladies of Saskatoon search for a glacier.

Daniel and Miss Elaina don't want to stop playing when it is time for Quiet Time at school; Daniel finds something that will help him rest.

Phoebe and Jay use a checklist to guide them through their tasks; Jay creates his first comic book and learns about the importance of page order.

Donkey wonders if she and her cousin can have fun together since they don't like doing the same things anymore; Panda thinks about how he is different from other pandas.

Abby, Big Bird and Cookie Monster play against Gabrielle, Zoe and Elmo in I Wonder If We Can Use This, a game where they figure out if items can be used for something.

Molly and Vera visit an excavation site, where they make a discovery; the Sassy Ladies of Saskatoon search for a glacier.

Devonte J. Squirrel moves to the Treeborhood; Devonte and the Wombats create a machine that makes ice cream using a bike.

Alma helps Mr. Ramirez figure out what to do when he lets too many cats into his shoe shop; Alma tries to convince Howard to play stickball.

Daniel and Miss Elaina don't want to stop playing when it is time for Quiet Time at school; Daniel finds something that will help him rest.

Dylan is excited to play his new game, but things take a turn when the game pieces fall into a floor vent; Carl is determined to get into the FuzzyWorld Book of Records.

Elinor and her friends surprise Ms. Mole for Teacher's Day; a pig named Rudy helps Elinor and her friends sniff out some truffles.

The Hunters learn how temperatures can affect outdoor plants and gardens.

Chris and Martin search for an obscure rain forest creature.

Ozzi and Orli go on a mission to catch the villain who is ruining the Triangle Sisters' café; Opie must collect enough money to pay for Captain O's 10-layer birthday cake.

Europe's Neoclassical buildings of columns and domes; dramatic Romantic paintings depicting extreme emotions and nature; touring castles.

Superheroes over the decades, from "Superman" in the 1950s to "The Greatest American Hero" in the 1980s.

Actors Noah Wyle, Anthony Edwards, Gloria Reuben and Eriq LaSalle reveal the secrets of "ER"; Howie Mandel, Ed Begley Jr. and Christina Pickles talk about "St. Elsewhere.".

Covers breaking news, arts and entertainment, business, crime and law, education, health, politics, and science and nature stories relevant to diverse communities and national audiences.

A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.

A flavorful tandoori salmon; favorite kitchen gadgets under $15; a tasting of yogurt; broiled smashed zucchini with garlicky yogurt.

Grilled hilltribe chicken with kua txob; the difference between fondue and fonduta; refreshing tomatoes with fontina sauce and cornichon dressing.

For more than 40 years, ramen master Masamoto Ueda has been serving his legendary Tokyo-style ramen to a community of regulars who are not only his customers but true friends.

Pie pastry; pumpkin pie with a caramelized pumpkin filling; blind baking; pie pan performance; a freeform three berry crostata.

Chasing down the South's pie cherry to a dye house tree on a Kentucky farm.

Replacing vintage ceramic toothbrush and soap holders; repairing a water-damaged ceiling crack matching the original swirl texture.

Touring a new attic apartment ADU in Dorchester, Mass.; plumbing update.

Blues rock musician Gary Clark Jr. performs highlights from "JPEG Raw"; Black Pumas present selections from "Chronicles of a Diamond.".