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Kimani Maruge became a first grader at age 84. The Google doodle shows him in his school uniform.

The World's Oldest First-Grader Is Honored By A Goodle Doodle

At age 84, Kimani Maruge put on a school uniform for the first time and went to school. Today's doodle pays tribute to his inspirational story.

The San Diego Youth Symphony is shown on the Great Wall of China during the group's tour of China, June 26, 2015.

San Diego Youth Symphony - Road To China

Airs Friday, January 1, 2016 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

Investigators prepare to enter one of the residences where suspect Edward Archer lived in Yeadon, Pa. Archer is accused of ambushing a police officer in Philadelphia on Jan. 7. The FBI has said it is investigating the attack as a possible act of terrorism — inspired by ISIS.

What Does It Mean If An Attack Is 'ISIS-Inspired'?

Earlier this month, a man opened fire on a Philadelphia policeman. The suspect later told police he did it for ISIS, but authorities have found no link between him and the extremist group.

After recent terrorist attacks, social media companies are under pressure to do more to stop messaging from terrorist groups.

What Can — Or Should — Internet Companies Do To Fight Terrorism?

Politicians are pressing social media and tech firms to do more to rein in the online presence of terrorist groups. But there are challenges, including defining what constitutes terrorist content.

Can A Computer Change The Essence Of Who You Are?

The latest episode of NPR's Invisibilia takes us online. Some people think interacting with these machines is changing us all — for better and worse.

Apple CEO Tim Cook announces the Apple Watch on Tuesday in Cupertino, Calif. The long-awaited smart watch comes in two sizes and requires an iPhone.

Is Amazon's Failed Phone A Cautionary Tale?

While Apple unveils a futuristic new smartwatch, Amazon slashes prices on its smartphone-for-shoppers. Both companies are searching for the innovation sweet spot in mobile.

A customer tries out the Apple iPhone 6S on Sept. 25, 2015, in Chicago. As a legal dispute simmers, Apple CEO Tim Cook and FBI Director James Comey issue separate calls for more conversations about privacy and security in the smartphone era.

In Apple Dispute, FBI Director Urges A 'Deep Breath' Over Phone Security

Days after Apple's CEO wrote an open letter to customers, the head of the FBI responds by urging those involved to "take a deep breath and stop saying the world is ending."

Roundtable Visits Pendleton, Carlsbad, Tijuana Airports And Silicon Valley South

The proposed airport at Camp Pendleton, the expanding airport in Carlsbad, the new, convenient bridge to the international airport in Tijuana -- all could be used when San Diego becomes the new Silicon Valley.

AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED: The Italian Vegetarian

Airs Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV

Researchers Warn Against 'Autonomous Weapons' Arms Race

Already, researcher Stuart Russell says, sentry robots in South Korea "can spot and track a human being for a distance of two miles – and can very accurately kill that person."

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