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Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent John Deasy exchanged multiple emails with executives at Pearson PLC about the potential for working together.

The L.A. School iPad Scandal: What You Need To Know

The Los Angeles Unified School District has shut down a half-a-billion-dollar deal with Apple and Pearson to provide classroom technology. Here's what happened.

President Obama walks off stage after speaking at the "SelectUSA Investment Summit" on Thursday. A poll released the same day found that the president's job approval rating had reached an all time low.

Obama Ratings Sink As Trustworthiness Comes Into Question

Barack Obama has been subjected to as many personal attacks as any modern president.

King Felipe VI greets wellwishers as he arrives at the Royal Palace for his coronation ceremony on Thursday in Madrid. His father, the former King Juan Carlos abdicated after a 39-year reign.

New King Ascends Spanish Throne, With Hopes For A New Era

King Felipe becomes the new monarch at a time when the country faces major challenges: a wounded economy, demands for regional independence and dwindling support for the monarchy itself.

Nearly A Year On The Job, A Tepid Reception For Iran's President

As Hassan Rouhani approaches the first anniversary of his election, the wave of expectations that marked his rise to power has given way to impatience from his supporters and attacks from his critics.

SACRED JOURNEYS WITH BRUCE FEILER: The Hajj

Airs Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

Celebrating the Jewish holiday of Sukkot in Jerusalem.

SACRED JOURNEYS WITH BRUCE FEILER: Jerusalem

Airs Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

Dontey Carter (from left), Mel Moffitt, Lenard Smith, Ned Alexander and Allen Frazier are all members of the Lost Voices group, formed after Michael Brown's death in August. They say they want to ensure justice for Michael Brown and other unarmed individuals killed by police officers.

With Ferguson Protests, 20-Somethings Become First-Time Activists

Near Ferguson, Mo., young people are taking the lead in protesting police brutality. Many say they had never considered activism before, but saw Michael Brown's shooting death as a call to action.

Is Google's Free Software A Good Deal For Educators?

The tech giant launches new tools for teachers.

President Obama addresses the 69th session of the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday.

Obama Has Support For Syria Strikes, But Are They Legal?

Many legal scholars say the White House lacks a legal justification for the strikes inside Syria. But the administration disagrees, saying its actions are covered by post-Sept. 11 legislation.

The times, they may be changing — but the cast of AMC's <em>Mad Men</em> find it difficult to change with them.

The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same As 'Mad Men' Winds Down

AMC's award-winning drama Mad Men returns for its final season Sunday. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says these last seven installments explore how little people change, even in tumultuous times.

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