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An artillery shell should have killed Andrii Smolenskyi in May. Instead, the blast tore off both of his arms above the elbow and destroyed his eyes. Now he's fighting to put his life back together.

The hardline Republicans want to shift the focus of Congress to their own agenda of opposing, investigating and even impeaching the president or members of his administration.

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Thursday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. On Jan. 17, 1991, the UN Security Council passed resolution 678, giving Iraq an ultimatum to leave Kuwait following their invasion a year before. During these 100 days, the largest international coalition since World War II was formed to force Iraq out. Operation Desert Shield would become Desert Storm and a war costing US $61 billion dollars would be over in a matter of weeks, but the consequences are still felt today.

Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream the series now with KPBS Passport! On Nov. 9, 1989 the most solid symbol of the Cold War, The Berlin Wall which had divided the city for almost thirty years, was knocked down. The Soviet Union begins to come apart. The 100 days that surrounded this symbolic event changed our world; to some it seemed to have come out of a clear blue sky. But had it?

Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Sunday, Sept. 3 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Cha Wa blends infectious groove with pure joy. They're a critically acclaimed, two-time GRAMMY-nominated Funk band, all-reverent of long-standing tradition, and inspired by today’s social environment. Deeply rooted in the cultural phenomenon that is the music of New Orleans, lead singer "Honey" Banister is renowned for his traditional and intricately designed Mardi Gras Indian headdress and regalia.

The new Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center opens in Barrio Logan.

Teens share photos or videos of themselves with guns and cash, sometimes calling out rivals, on social media. When posts go viral, fueled by "likes" and comments, the danger is hard to contain.

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Thursday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. In July 1956, Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, prompting a response from Israel, Great Britain and France. By the end of the crisis Britain and France had assembled impressive invasion fleets in the Mediterranean, issued an ultimatum and by the 100th day military action was engaged from Sinai to the Canal. The incident remains one of the great follies of modern history from which the British and French were obliged to timidly withdraw, their posture as global powers diminished.

The beloved Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla returns on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Attendees are invited to stroll behind the garden gates of some of La Jolla’s loveliest secluded gardens during this fundraiser that supports the La Jolla Historical Society’s education and public programs. Also returning this year is the Friday night Secret Garden Party, taking place May 19, 2023 which provides guests an opportunity to mix and mingle with other garden enthusiasts while enjoying hors d'oeuvres, wine and live music from the Gand Band! The ever-popular Secret Garden Boutique at Wisteria Cottage will be open and free to the public throughout the day on Saturday, May 20. The boutique features vendors known for their artistic style and craftsmanship as well as a silent auction with one-of-a-kind items. Delicious, eats will be available from food trucks. Secret Garden Party - Friday, May 19, 2023 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Secret Garden Tour - Saturday, May 20, 2023. Self-Guided Tour from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Registration opens at 9 a.m. and Gardens open at 10 a.m.) Platinum Tour from 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tickets: $45 - $150 Visit: Lajollahistory.org or call 858-459-5335 La Jolla Historical Society on Facebook / Instagram

Here are a few ideas for places to go in San Diego with your kids when you have to stay indoors.