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Sierra Leone's education minister and MIT graduate David Moinina Sengeh is shooting for the moon when it comes to his country's future, from schools to health-care to ... space travel.

More public hearings are on tap for Friday in the ongoing impeaching inquiry against President Trump. What did we learn from day one? As the “build the wall” chants continue to rock the president’s rallies, San Diego has chosen a different approach on immigration. The city hired a immigration affairs manager. Wildfire season is year round in California and the trauma these fires cause can linger for a lifetime. With California’s March presidential primary election approaching, a new initiative aims to boost LGBTQ participation in 2020. And, the Christmas Truce of 1914 in “All is Calm" hits the local stage.

When you come back inside after celebrating Earth with a walk or by planting some trees, check out these ways NPR's Arts & Culture team has connected with our Mother Earth via the arts.

Concentrating is hard. Concentrating during a pandemic is even harder.

Back when school was in person, eighth-grader Josh Secrett was always tired. Now, away from the bias he sometimes encountered in classrooms, he says, "I'm more energized. I want to do more things."

Back when school was in person, eighth-grader Josh Secrett was always tired. Now, away from the bias he sometimes encountered in classrooms, he says, "I'm more energized. I want to do more things."

San Diego State University is one step closer to purchasing the city-owned stadium property in Mission Valley. The San Diego City Council has unanimously voted to direct the city's negotiating team to proceed with SDSU’s $86.2 million offer. So what’s next? Plus, hear part two of KPBS’ investigation into the Humane Society’s practice of releasing stray cats back to the streets. The controversy continues as environmentalists say outdoor cats are bad for the environment, as cat lovers say the alternative — euthanasia — is not acceptable. And, giving money to people to keep them from becoming homeless. That's the idea behind a new program being floated by county Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, who says the program could cover more than just rent.

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The country music icon, who is 75, shares a video of herself getting vaccinated in which she riffs off her hit song "Jolene" and urges those eligible to get their shots, too.

Armand King is sharing his experience in his new book, "Raised in Pimp City," to keep young people from going down the wrong path and help women find a way out. He's also moderating a series of discussions on ways to address the problem.