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A scathing audit of NCTD's Contracts Department finds deficiencies throughout 19 areas. An LA transportation board chair weighs in on the report.

Celebrating Classic Cinema

Many in the design and sports communities are mourning the loss of local architect and rugby player Graham Downes. He died Sunday from injuries suffered during an alleged assault at his home.

Airs Friday, February 10, 2012 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

The old organ was in bad shape and beyond repair. Now, after more than two years of construction and installation, a new organ has arrived and will make its debut on Nov. 27.

New Film Tells Unexpected Story

Images from a new glossy magazine popped up online this week. Inspire sounds like it should contain recipes and stress-reduction tips, but instead it offers stories on bomb-making and promises an editorial by Osama bin Laden. National security analyst Juan Zarate says it's part of an effort by al-Qaida to reach out to Western audiences.

The Obama administration's Social Innovation Fund has spent millions to help scores of nonprofits develop innovative solutions to pressing social problems. While participating groups say they're helping thousands of people, it's not yet clear what the government is getting for its money.

The Boeing 777 that crash landed in San Francisco has one of the best safety records in the industry. In addition to the plane's solid reputation, many other factors helped save lives in Saturday's crash -- from fire rescue training to aircraft design.

When President Obama first took office in 2009, he had an idea called the Social Innovation Fund.