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Chicago journalists break down the biggest local and national news stories of the past week.

Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.

A teenager is found dead at a halfway house for pregnant girls.

A string of apparent suicides has Scotland Yard baffled in London 2010; officials turn to their consultant, Sherlock Holmes, for assistance.

Holmes plunges into a world of codes and symbols when he investigates a series of murders linked to a mysterious cipher.

Kitty's personal confrontation with the past sends Weyse into a rage; the best kept secret in the hotel is suddenly revealed.

A teenager is found dead at a halfway house for pregnant girls.

A string of apparent suicides has Scotland Yard baffled in London 2010; officials turn to their consultant, Sherlock Holmes, for assistance.

Holmes plunges into a world of codes and symbols when he investigates a series of murders linked to a mysterious cipher.

Kitty's personal confrontation with the past sends Weyse into a rage; the best kept secret in the hotel is suddenly revealed.

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 standing and barre workout strengthens the knees and prevents knee pain.

Exploring contraction and expansion with the Triangle Pose.

Despite all the cracked eggs, the Wright Brothers encourage Xavier and Yadina to continue their egg drop experiment; The Bronte Sisters help Brad overcome writer's block.

Pinkalicious tries to figure out a way to keep her snow fairy all year long; Pinkalicious hopes a leaf will land on her shoulder so she can make a wish.

Lyla has to help multiple people but rushes each task, which makes things worse; Lyla must use her left hand after hurting her right wrist.

Eddie and Becka create a new mash-up dance; Alma teaches Eddie how to be a great big brother.

Auntie Midge loves to emcee Spring Carnival, but an injured hip throws a wrench in her plans; Tooey outgrows an ugly, hand-me-down Christmas sweater.

Daniel and Prince Wednesday discover a small lizard in Daniel's backyard; Daniel and his friends learn more about their favorite Neighborhood Trolley.

Rosie, Crystal and Mom become doggie detectives to find the owner of a lost dog toy; Rosie builds a cardboard house for Gatita.

As Someplace Else gets ready for New Year's Eve, Donkey Hodie prepares for her special family tradition with Grampy and Cousin Hodie.

Elmo tries to win a race without eating his sandwich, but learns that eating healthy food will give him energy; Cookie Monster tries to eat the sandwich for himself.

Auntie Midge loves to emcee Spring Carnival, but an injured hip throws a wrench in her plans; Tooey outgrows an ugly, hand-me-down Christmas sweater.

The Wombats are excited for "Show and Tell" but Super might be too busy to attend; Louisa decides the Treeborhood needs a way to announce fun events.

Eddie and Becka create a new mash-up dance; Alma teaches Eddie how to be a great big brother.

Daniel and Prince Wednesday discover a small lizard in Daniel's backyard; Daniel and his friends learn more about their favorite Neighborhood Trolley.

Forrest can't wait to try everything at the Fuzzytown Friends Picnic, but gets into trouble when he is unable to wait his turn; Carl hosts a Super Blue Moon Sleepover.

The kids make their own instruments so they can participate in Senor Tapir's concert; when Elinor's dad falls asleep during a campout, the kids use flashlights to communicate to each other.

The Hunters find a stowaway in their picnic basket, a little furry dog.

The monarch butterfly's 2,000-mile migration.

Olive and Otto help Santa find his reindeer; Oscar helps Ms. O get off Santa's naughty list.

Exploring ancient Roman cities from England to Turkey, including their art, aqueducts, theaters and churches.

An 1888 Joseph Nawahi oil; a Navajo Ute First Phase blanket; a Gambrinus beer stein.

Actors Cliff Parisi and Judy Parfitt ("Call the Midwife") team up with Catherine Southon and Phillip Serrell; they start their hunt for antiques in Kent before heading to an auction in Norfolk.

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.

Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.

A royal tour of London begins at Buckingham Palace; Houses of Parliament at Westminster; Churchill's underground war rooms; cruising the River Thames to the Tower of London.

A journey to the county of Sogn in Western Norway; the historic village of Balestrand, renowned for its natural beauty, local produce and historic charm.

Spend a week just taking in the incredible Abraham Lincoln history. But then you'd miss the "new Capitol, horseshoe sandwiches, the Route 66 experience and cozy dogs.

Viking Museum; Lofoten villages and islands; the history of Norway's painted houses; stockfish.

Host Bret Amundson joins veterans who memorialize a friend at Lake of the Woods and celebrates his family's LOW traditions.

Protecting the sage grouse; stream restoration work helps preserve the sagebrush steppe of the Curlew National Grassland in Idaho; a tribute to "This American Land" founder and executive producer Gary Strieker.

Actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi, two men who grew up without their fathers, explore their family histories.

A look at the polygraph, a device created by two men in the 1920s that could tell if a person was lying, and how it has transformed police work.

A royal tour of London begins at Buckingham Palace; Houses of Parliament at Westminster; Churchill's underground war rooms; cruising the River Thames to the Tower of London.

A journey to the county of Sogn in Western Norway; the historic village of Balestrand, renowned for its natural beauty, local produce and historic charm.

Spend a week just taking in the incredible Abraham Lincoln history. But then you'd miss the "new Capitol, horseshoe sandwiches, the Route 66 experience and cozy dogs.

Viking Museum; Lofoten villages and islands; the history of Norway's painted houses; stockfish.

Host Bret Amundson joins veterans who memorialize a friend at Lake of the Woods and celebrates his family's LOW traditions.

Dr. Nate Hagens, Institute for the Study of Energy & Our Future; Tisha Schuller, CEO of Adamantine Energy.

Actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi, two men who grew up without their fathers, explore their family histories.

A look at the polygraph, a device created by two men in the 1920s that could tell if a person was lying, and how it has transformed police work.

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 workout improves the mobility of the spine.

Exploring fullness, with a focus on Revolved Triangle Pose.

Roberto Clemente encourages Xavier, Yadina and Brad to help however they can when the museum water fountain breaks on a hot day; Kristi Yamaguchi shows Yadina that it is ok to ask for help when learning how to roller skate.

Pinkalicious plans a surprise birthday party for Kendra; Pinkalicious and Peter help Norman the Gnome plan a play date with his friend Edna.

Lyla overcomes her fear of rock-climbing; a riddle game about everyday objects made by Black inventors.

Rafia and Alma have trouble ice skating; Alma helps Junior find his missing tooth.

A heat wave hits Qyah and Molly is determined to find out the highest temperature on record; Molly and Trini must save Qyah from a wildflower.

Mom helps Daniel be empathetic to someone else's feelings; Daniel helps Chrissie look for her lost bracelet.

Rosie is so excited to celebrate Christmas with abuela in Mexico City that she forgets to bring her present.

Panda enjoys a snow day his own way; Bob Dog wants to win at Gameshow Gator's new snowy game.

Elmo keeps practicing and does not give up until he learns how to play "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" on his piano.

A heat wave hits Qyah and Molly is determined to find out the highest temperature on record; Molly and Trini must save Qyah from a wildflower.

Zadie must face her fear and go to the barber for a haircut; Malik discovers smart devices have limitations.

Rafia and Alma have trouble ice skating; Alma helps Junior find his missing tooth.

Mom helps Daniel be empathetic to someone else's feelings; Daniel helps Chrissie look for her lost bracelet.

Lotta is frustrated learning a new dance, but realizes it is ok to experience music in her own way; Sheldon worries about telling Carl that he doesn't want to play pirates anymore.

Junior Ranger Elinor and Ranger Rabbit's favorite forest spot is ruined by a fire; Ari is upset because Miri gets all the attention.

Dot and Al announce the Hunters are spending Christmas in Nigeria, and Corky wonders if she can have a fun Christmas without snow.

Zach Varmitech kidnaps a herd of walruses.

The agents are caught in a time loop; a villain sets off a backward bubble.

A string of apparent suicides has Scotland Yard baffled in London 2010; officials turn to their consultant, Sherlock Holmes, for assistance.

A teenager is found dead at a halfway house for pregnant girls.

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.

Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.

A Navajo Germantown blanket; a 1967 Gerald Ford letter; an 1881 Jasper Cropsey oil painting.

Phryne investigates a holidaymaker electrocuted while hanging Christmas lights.

The case involving a suspicious death takes a surprising turn.

The galleries prepare for a special occasion; Alberto's conflict with Enrique seems resolved, but he and Ana still have issues; Rita gets ready to stop Rosa Mari and Peter's wedding.

A royal tour of London begins at Buckingham Palace; Houses of Parliament at Westminster; Churchill's underground war rooms; cruising the River Thames to the Tower of London.

A Navajo Germantown blanket; a 1967 Gerald Ford letter; an 1881 Jasper Cropsey oil painting.

Phryne investigates a holidaymaker electrocuted while hanging Christmas lights.

The case involving a suspicious death takes a surprising turn.

The galleries prepare for a special occasion; Alberto's conflict with Enrique seems resolved, but he and Ana still have issues; Rita gets ready to stop Rosa Mari and Peter's wedding.

A royal tour of London begins at Buckingham Palace; Houses of Parliament at Westminster; Churchill's underground war rooms; cruising the River Thames to the Tower of London.

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 workout focusing on the back and core helps to relieve and prevent back pain.

The balance between staying actively engaged and extending upward and outward in Half Moon Pose.

Watching Julia Child follow a step-by-step recipe encourages Xavier to do the same to build a model airplane; Neil Armstrong inspires Yadina to try new things.

Ms. Penny shows the class how to make origami stars; Pinkalicious and Kendra compete against Peter and Robotta in a scavenger hunt.

Lyla and Everett play basketball against their moms; Lyla and Luke restore their old toy car to make it special for Stu.

Alma tells on Emi when she's doing something dangerous; Alma's friends won't try Aaron and Lucas' snacks.

Molly rushes to find a new gift for her new friend, Kevin; Grandpa Nat's new drone is swept away by a dust devil.

Daniel and Prince Wednesday are afraid to go sledding when they see the hill's height; Daniel dances in "The Nutcracker Ballet.".

"The Hanukkah Problem" and "The Christmas Problem.".

It's Opposite Day on Sesame Street and everyone's doing things that are as different as they can be; Bert and Ernie notice that everyone's having fun doing opposites and realize they like so many opposite things too.

Molly rushes to find a new gift for her new friend, Kevin; Grandpa Nat's new drone is swept away by a dust devil.

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

Alma tells on Emi when she's doing something dangerous; Alma's friends won't try Aaron and Lucas' snacks.

Daniel and Prince Wednesday are afraid to go sledding when they see the hill's height; Daniel dances in "The Nutcracker Ballet.".

Carl and Nico argue over who gets Arugula as their magician's assistant; Sheldon tries to help Carl become a good listener.

The kids make their own instruments so they can participate in Senor Tapir's concert; when Elinor's dad falls asleep during a campout, the kids use flashlights to communicate to each other.

The Hunters investigate a weather mystery surrounding massive rocks that move on their own in the desert.

While searching for smallmouth and largemouth bass, Zach Varmitech challenges Martin and Chris to a fishing contest.

Agents and the maintenance workers switch jobs for a day; the agents get trapped in a computer.

Diverse art produced by early Europeans, from Christians to Muslims and Byzantines to Vikings.

Actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi, two men who grew up without their fathers, explore their family histories.

A look at the polygraph, a device created by two men in the 1920s that could tell if a person was lying, and how it has transformed police work.

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.

Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.

Bold voices living with purpose and impact; author Sherman Kruse shares her journey from war-torn Iran to global advocacy.

Actors Cliff Parisi and Judy Parfitt ("Call the Midwife") team up with Catherine Southon and Phillip Serrell; they start their hunt for antiques in Kent before heading to an auction in Norfolk.

Geoffrey Baer tells the traditions of Hanukkah, including how dishes such as latkes and sufganiyot (filled donuts) connect to Hanukkah's history.

Four diverse young Jewish people celebrate their bar and bat mitzvahs in the same week.

Scholars, writers and others discuss Jewish immigration to the U.S.

Bold voices living with purpose and impact; author Sherman Kruse shares her journey from war-torn Iran to global advocacy.

Actors Cliff Parisi and Judy Parfitt ("Call the Midwife") team up with Catherine Southon and Phillip Serrell; they start their hunt for antiques in Kent before heading to an auction in Norfolk.

Geoffrey Baer tells the traditions of Hanukkah, including how dishes such as latkes and sufganiyot (filled donuts) connect to Hanukkah's history.

Four diverse young Jewish people celebrate their bar and bat mitzvahs in the same week.

Scholars, writers and others discuss Jewish immigration to the U.S.

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 lower body workout combines standing and barre work to increase flexibility.

Creating alignment and integration in the shoulders and core while maintaining balance with the Side Plank Pose.

"The Hanukkah Problem" and "The Christmas Problem.".

Lyla and her family must figure out a way to get Stu back home when he gets lost delivering cookies.

Alma must learn a new way to celebrate when her family's Noche Buena traditions don't go as planned; Alma decides to make a do-over gift for Junior.

Molly's camera breaks while she and Grandpa Nat are observing an active volcano; Molly and Tooey plan a bird-watching trip to celebrate winter solstice and Trini's birthday.

King Friday makes Daniel king for the day, and he learns that the most important part of the job is to be kind to his neighbors.

Rosie tries to make a snowy winter in the backyard for Mom; Lote falls in the river during a hike in a national park.

Donkey and Panda save Rockstar Penguin's show when her band can't come; the pals help Turtle-Lou deliver packages.

Sesame Street's Feelings Fair has games, crafts and food that are all about feelings; Elmo, Alan and Julia learn about feelings by looking at their friends' facial expressions.

Molly's camera breaks while she and Grandpa Nat are observing an active volcano; Molly and Tooey plan a bird-watching trip to celebrate winter solstice and Trini's birthday.

The Wombats are excited for "Show and Tell" but Super might be too busy to attend; Louisa decides the Treeborhood needs a way to announce fun events.

Alma must learn a new way to celebrate when her family's Noche Buena traditions don't go as planned; Alma decides to make a do-over gift for Junior.

King Friday makes Daniel king for the day, and he learns that the most important part of the job is to be kind to his neighbors.

Carl surprises Sheldon with a lemonade stand, but is confused when Sheldon runs off; Carl's caterpillars turn into butterflies.

Elinor worries how her chickadee friend Chicky will find food during the winter; Elinor and her friends decide to give Senor Tapir a going away present.

Benny becomes enamored with the mail carrier, and wonders how she delivers the mail in different weather conditions.

Arthur and his family prepare gifts and parties to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Baxter Day.

Gothic cathedrals with colorful altarpieces, lacy stonework and radiant stained glass; art celebrating worldly pleasure; artists like Giotto mastered realism in Italy.

Geoffrey Baer tells the traditions of Hanukkah, including how dishes such as latkes and sufganiyot (filled donuts) connect to Hanukkah's history.

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.

Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.

Shrimp cocktail; expensive gadgets that are worth the price; beef tenderloin with harissa rub and cilantro-mint relish.

Clams casino; a flavorful seafood risotto with shrimp, mussels and squid.

The Sajady sisters bottle their mom's Afghan chutney through food brand Maazah; the Silva siblings bring Mexican and Latino ingredients to El Burrito Mercado where they make guisados using their mom's recipe.

Dried vs. canned beans; rice varieties; Tidewater Grain's rice revival; pinto bean, sausage and rice bake.

Korean hand-torn noodle soup with chicken; a quick Korean spicy stir-fried pork; Korean stir-fried chicken with rice.

El Volador; the art behind the Day of the Dead parades and festivals; alambre; papel picado artist Yurira Alfaro discusses the history of punctured paper; fish tamales.

Visiting a U.S. Navy Seabees base; different types of trailer hitches; repainting a galvanized stair railing.

Mauro helps Paula stain her front door; Jenn meets with the North Asheville landscaper who is using boulders to make a new retaining wall and steps; Kevin helps project manager Noah install an interior door.

Highlights from the 24th Annual Americana Honors; performers include John Fogerty, Emmylou Harris and Daniel Lanois, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings and John C. Reilly.