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Fernando, Jose and Jesus in lab. Meet passionate teenage innovators from around the globe who are creating cutting-edge solutions to confront the world’s environmental threats – found right in their own backyards – while navigating the doubts and insecurities that mark adolescence. Take a journey with these inspiring teens as they prepare their projects for the largest convening of high school scientists in the world, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.

Airs Monday, July 29, 2019 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV + Thursday, Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. on KPBS 2

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan speaks during a news conference at the Hall of Justice downtown, May 21, 2019.

DA's Office Clears Officers In Four Police Shootings, One In-Custody Death

The District Attorney's Office released its reports and video footage regarding the actions of eight officers, and in each case stated that the officers' actions were justified and resulted in no criminal liability.

People line up outside the Utah Department of Workforce Services in Salt Lake City on Monday.

Self-Employed And Gig Workers Face Long Waits For Coronavirus Relief Checks

A slew of factors have led to painful lags in getting financial aid into the hands of record numbers of unemployed workers.

President Trump delivers the State of the Union address in January 2018 as Vice President Pence and then-Speaker of the House Paul Ryan look on in the chamber of the House of Representatives.

Trump's State Of The Union Rescheduled For Feb. 5 After New Pelosi Invite

The initial Jan. 29 date was postponed amid the record 35-day partial government shutdown. With the government reopened, for at least three weeks, Trump is sure to push for the border wall he wants.

Suchart Prasomsu, 53, leads a rescue team of 30 volunteers in Bangkok, using his Harley to get to car crashes and crime scenes. Since the start of the pandemic, they've also been called on to try and keep people from killing themselves.

The Cost Of Thailand's Coronavirus Success: Despair ... And Suicide

Thailand's lockdown has kept the number of cases low. But the economic toll has led to a mental health crisis.

Underlying Health Disparities Could Mean Coronavirus Hits Some Communities Harder

In the U.S., health and wealth are often linked. As the coronavirus spreads, experts worry that low-income communities will be especially vulnerable — and ill-equipped to respond.

A volunteer artist sets up a memorial May 20 in Brooklyn. Artists and volunteer organizers across New York City put up memorials throughout the five boroughs to honor those who died of COVID-19.

'We All Feel At Risk': 100,000 People Dead From COVID-19 In The U.S.

The lethal march of COVID-19 passes 100,000 deaths in the U.S. despite some predictions it would not. The grim milestone presents a moment to consider who has died and how many others might follow.

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks during a campaign event on Monday in Richmond, Calif. The independent senator identifies as a democratic socialist.

Poll: Sanders Rises, But Socialism Isn't Popular With Most Americans

An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that socialism is unpopular with voters overall, even as Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is gaining in the Democratic primary.

Gwen Ifill, one of the nation's most esteemed journalists, will be the face of the U.S. Post Office 43rd stamp in the Black Heritage series.

Journalist Gwen Ifill Honored With Black Heritage Forever Stamp

The veteran reporter, who died at the age of 61 after battling cancer, will be memorialized on a new U.S. Postal Service Forever stamp.

Poll: Sanders Rises, But Socialism Isn't Popular With Most Americans

An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that socialism is unpopular with voters overall, even as Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is gaining in the Democratic primary.

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