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Celebrated violinist and chief conductor of the Mexico City Philharmonic Scott Yoo.

GREAT PERFORMANCES: NOW HEAR THIS: Becoming Mozart

Airs Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 + PBS Video App

In this Jan. 20, 2021, file photo President Joe Biden signs a series of executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.

Biden Gives Calif. Woman Pep Talk In Weekly Address Revival

President Joe Biden has given a pep talk to a California woman who was laid off because of the coronavirus pandemic, reviving the long tradition of presidents speaking to the American people weekly, a tradition that lapsed under Donald Trump.

Two men identified by authorities as suspected hijackers Mohammed Atta (right) and Abdulaziz Alomari (center) pass through airport security Sept. 11, 2001 at Portland International Jetport in Maine in an image from airport surveillance tape released Sept. 19, 2001.

It Was Shoes On, No Boarding Pass Or ID. But Airport Security Forever Changed On 9/11

No boarding pass or ID was needed to go to the gate, and 4-inch-blade knives were allowed aboard planes. Now we take off shoes, can't have liquids over 3.4 oz and go through high-tech body scanners.

Celebrated violinist and chief conductor of the Mexico City Philharmonic Scott Yoo at the piano.

GREAT PERFORMANCES: NOW HEAR THIS: The Schubert Generation

Airs Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 + PBS Video App

Chabot Elementary School fourth grade teacher Laura Shield talks with a student in her class in Oakland, Calif., Monday, March 4, 2019.

Prop 13: Fate Unclear For $15 Billion California School Upgrade Bond

The vote was too close to call Tuesday night for the only statewide measure on California's primary ballot: a $15 billion bond to repair and modernize aging schools, many of which are more than a half-century old and have issues ranging from leaky roofs and old wiring to toxic mold.

In this photo provided by Mayor Chris Slavicek, emergency personnel and first responders look to rescue any residents who need help after heavy rains from Henri flooded the area on Sunday in Helmetta, N.J.

Storm Henri Drenches The Northeast As It Moves Inland

Henri was downgraded to a tropical depression Sunday night after knocking out power in over 100,000 homes, stretching from New York to Rhode Island.

Morton rode around 200 miles most days, though sometimes much more. On the final day he rode 350 miles in about 20 and a half hours.

A Pro Cyclist Rode An Unofficial, Solo Tour De France And Beat The Pack

Lachlan Morton rode the route of the Tour de France and more, going 3,424 miles in 18 days. He's not in the official Tour but did the endurance ride for charity.

GREAT PERFORMANCES: NOW HEAR THIS: Haydn: King Of Strings

Airs Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 + PBS Video App

Boxes containing vials of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine sit in a container before being transported to a refrigeration unit at Louisville Metro Health and Wellness headquarters on March 4 in Louisville, Ky. The FDA approved the third COVID-19 vaccine on Feb. 27.

1 Shot Or 2 Shots? 'The Vaccine That's Available To You — Get That'

As the new Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine rolls out, the health care community is trying to ward off misconceptions about it. The vaccine's one-shot feature may be what wins many over.

A traveler at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport walks to a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint on Nov. 26, 2014.

It Was Shoes On, No Boarding Pass Or ID. But Airport Security Forever Changed On 9/11

No boarding pass or ID was needed to go to the gate, and 4-inch-blade knives were allowed aboard planes. Now we take off shoes, can't have liquids over 3.4 oz and go through high-tech body scanners.

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