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The Peregrine Fund recently released four California condors over high cliffs in Northern Arizona. In 1982, there were only 22 of these giant birds left in the wild. George Andrejko/Courtesy, Arizona Game and Fish Department hide caption

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The Flight Of The Condors, And Their Audience

Hundreds of condor groupies flocked to a spot on the Utah-Arizona border to witness the annual release of young condors into the wild.

Nereida locks up after finishing a Wednesday shift at the Los Angeles optometry shop where she works full time. Despite her job, Nereida and her two kids are unable to find a home in LA and are living with friends. David Wagner/KPCC hide caption

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Working While Homeless: A Tough Job For Thousands Of Californians

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M.I.A. performs during Bestival 2018 in Lulworth Castle, England. Matangi / Maya / M.I.A., the new documentary about the pop star, is out now. Joseph Okpako/WireImage hide caption

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'It Never Existed Before': M.I.A. On Changing Pop And Documenting Her Story

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The Peregrine Fund recently released four California condors over high cliffs in Northern Arizona. In 1982, there were only 22 of these giant birds left in the wild. George Andrejko/Courtesy, Arizona Game and Fish Department hide caption

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The Flight Of The Condors, And Their Audience

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Molly Ringwald starred in iconic '80s films like Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club. She now views the films very differently. Mychal Watts/Getty Images hide caption

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Molly Ringwald On '80s Movies And Sexual Assault

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