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We speak to filmmaker Laura Varela about her documentary, "As Long As I Remember: American Veteranos." The stories of three Mexican-American Vietnam veterans and their families take us through a journey of their lives: growing up in the Mexican-American community in San Antonio, Texas; their military service in Vietnam and their lives after the war. We'll also hear from Nick Aguilar, a Chula Vista resident and Vietnam veteran, about his experience during the war.

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak visited Sharm el-Sheik Saturday, hours after blasts targeted hotels and a market at the resort. Mubarak said his government would hunt down those responsible. There are signs a crackdown by security forces is already underway.

Last year, the San Diego Padres surprised Major League Baseball by posting 90 wins and finishing just two games back in the National League West behind the World Champion San Francisco Giants. But, today at 1:15 p.m. all that will be behind them as the Friars lace up their cleats and take the field in St. Louis to embark on a new season.

American Visa

We'll explore the history of Halloween, from its humble origins as an agrarian, summer's end festival to the lavish celebrations of today.

KPBS Investigative Reporter Joanne Faryon traces your beef from the cattle ranches to the feed lots to your dinner plate.

Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet

The U.S. government committed trillions of dollars to fight the financial crisis — propping up ailing banks, rescuing U.S. automakers and providing credit for everything from mortgages to small-business loans. But totaling up the cost of the government's rescue effort is daunting.

The word jihad is pervasive in American culture, but the word has changed meaning over the centuries. Some Islamic scholars think the word "jihad" should be abandoned and replaced with a more effective term.

Taking Stock of the Indie Movie Scene