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ACLU: Misconduct Claims By Children Are Widespread At Border
The American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday released documents detailing widespread allegations of misconduct by U.S. border authorities toward children, including kicking one in the ribs, denying medical attention to a pregnant teen who complained of pain and threatening others with sexual abuse.
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Is California’s Expensive Housing Scaring Away Job Seekers?
California employers and job recruiters find it tough to lure out-of-state workers at a time when unemployment rates are falling and housing prices are rising.
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San Diego Election 2018: Where Do Candidates Stand On Big Issues?
KPBS partnered with the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund (LWVCEF) to ask state, county and citywide candidates running for public office this year where they stand on some of the most contentious issues.
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How A Climate Scientist Became An Ecovangelist For His Children's Future
Peter Kalmus, a NASA climate scientist, set out to reduce his own personal carbon footprint. He reduced his use of fossil fuels over a four-year period and wrote a book about what normal people can do to lessen their impact on the planet.
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Is The California Dream Dying? Another Family Calls It Quits On The Golden State
It’s 65 degrees and sunny on a Saturday afternoon in the trendy Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles. Many families are enjoying walks in Griffith Park, or eating lunch at outdoor cafés. But not Anna and Evan Colby. They're packing up their apartment in a mad dash to move to Lansing, Michigan.
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District 5 Candidate Jim Desmond Says County's Reserves 'Are Fine Where They Are'
Candidate Jim Desmond has been the mayor of San Marcos for the last 12 years. He’s also a representative on San Diego Association of Governments and a board member of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. Desmond is a Republican.
Local News
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Trump Cancels Summit, Citing 'Open Hostility' By North Korea
President Donald Trump is canceling the planned June 12 summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, citing the "tremendous anger and open hostility" in a recent statement from North Korea.
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After 16 Months, Trump Names An Ambassador To South Korea
Adm. Harry Harris is the head of the U.S. Pacific Command and is known for his hawkish views on North Korea and China. His nomination comes amid the ongoing drama on the Korean Peninsula.
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Asteroid Impact That Wiped Out The Dinosaurs Also Caused Abrupt Global Warming
The crash of the space rock that slammed into the Yucatan Peninsula also warmed up the Earth's atmosphere for 100,000 years. And scientists say it's a cautionary tale for people living today.
National News
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Audra McDonald Brings The American Songbook To San Diego
Theater fans should be in for a treat Thursday night as McDonald performs with members of the San Diego Symphony.
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'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Proves Surprisingly Fun
There has been a lot of drama for Star Wars fans and not all of it on screen. Here's a spoiler-free review of “Solo: A Star Wars Story” and a look at its troubled journey.
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Summer 2018 Guide To Outdoor Movies In San Diego
Summer's almost here, and that means it's outdoor movie season in San Diego.
Arts & Living
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Diversionary's 'The Loneliest Girl In The World'
Following the life and evolution of Anita Bryant and her biggest fan, Tommy, "The Loneliest Girl in the World" magically charts the emergence of the gay rights movement on urgently intimate terms. A musical by Gordon Leary and Julia Meinwald.
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An Evening With Audra McDonald
With a record six Tony Awards for acting, as well as two Grammys, an Emmy and a 2015 National Medal of Arts, McDonald brings her artistry and experience for a special City Lights concert. This is her her San Diego Symphony debut.
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Freedom Benefit Concert Featuring Gin Blossoms
As part of the USS Midway Museum’s annual Legacy Week line-up, rock out onboard Midway for our annual Freedom Benefit Concert with rock band, Gin Blossoms! Proceeds will benefit local military non-profits and is a celebration of our veterans.
Community Events
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Watch New Titles: Masterpiece "Little Women"; Secrets Of The Dead "Hannibal In The Alps"; NOVA "Decoding The Weather Machine"; Great Performances "will.i.am and Friends Featuring the Black Eyed Peas"; Antiques Roadshow "Portland"; Civilizations (9 episodes); Masterpiece "The Child In Time"
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