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The faces of Guillermo Eduardo Ramirez Peyro through the ages, from various drivers licenses, a passport and a video of him in jail. To the U.S. government, he was officially informant No. 913, though most called him by the nickname Lalo.

The Case Of A Confidential Informant Gone Wrong

Confidential informants — people who pose as criminals so they can provide information to the police or some government agency — have helped crack some major U.S. cases. They are part of the shadowy side of law enforcement and operate in a secret and largely unregulated world.

Holes In S.D. County Safety Net?

We talk to voiceofsandiego.org reporters Kelly Bennett and Dagny Salas about their reporting series, "Out Of Reach" and discuss San Diego County's safety net for the poor.

Fumbling Around? Get Super Bowl 'Fun'-Damentals

Having a tough time trying to figure out the football part of the Super Bowl? These Super Bowl conversation starters can help you wage a good offensive game on Sunday.

Chinese People's Liberation Army sailors march past Beijing's Tiananmen Square in October of 2009 during celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

'Let The West Get Used To A Tough China'

China has halted its military cooperation with the U.S. and threatened this week to sanction American companies involved in selling arms to Taiwan. Beijing's sharp reaction came after Washington announced a $6.4 billion weapons deal to Taiwan.

Chinese People's Liberation Army sailors march past Beijing's Tiananmen Square last October during celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

'Let The West Get Used To A Tough China'

In a role reversal, China is flexing its political and economic muscle against the United States by threatening sanctions against American companies involved in selling arms to Taiwan. China is pushing back on a raft of other contentious issues, from sanctions against Iran to President Obama's plan to meet with the Dalai Lama.

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) inspects a guard of honor along with Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) at the Great Hall of the People on November 17, 2009 in Beijing, China.

China Increasingly Stands Up To U.S. On Global Stage

In the past two weeks, Chinese leaders have tangled with the United States over the following issues: Iran sanctions, climate change, arms sales to Taiwan, the Dalai Lama, cyberattacks, military modernization and exchange rates.

Chinese President Hu Jintao with President Obama after a joint news conference at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing on Nov. 16. Barely two weeks into the new year, U.S.-China relations have been strained by tensions over Taiwan, Tibet, trade, military modernization and cyberattacks.

China Increasingly Stands Up To U.S. On Global Stage

China has tangled with the United States recently over Iran sanctions, climate change, arms sales to Taiwan, the Dalai Lama, cyberattacks, military modernization and exchange rates. The increasingly harsh attitude has left U.S. officials and China analysts wondering where relations are headed.

In their first game as Super Bowl champions, the Indianapolis Colts hosted the New Orleans Saints to start the 2007 season in the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. <a href="http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=270906011">The Colts won, 41-10</a>.

Super Bowl XLIV, By The Numerals

The Super Bowl has always had a fondness for Roman numerals. Commentator Frank Deford takes a look at noteworthy numbers in pro football — and has a message for anyone who thinks the commercials are more fun than the game.

82nd Academy Award Nominations

No Surprises with Avatar and Hurt Locker Leading the Pack

A view of Mach Picchu. NOVA joins a new generation of archeologists as they probe areas of Machu Picchu that haven’t been touched since the time of the Incas.

NOVA: Ghosts Of Machu Picchu

Airs Wed., July 17, 2013 at 9 p.m. & Sunday, July 21 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV

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