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The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has finally received full federal recognition, which it has sought since 1888. Tribal leaders were moved to tears after President Trump signed the measure.
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San Diego History MuseumThis weekend in the arts: City College Photo Exhibition, Tony Hawk meets "The Nutcracker," experimental theater on treadmills, holiday posadas, Jackie Mendoza, "Noel Noel" and more. -
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Every year on Dec. 17, the San Diego Air & Space Museum celebrates the anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first powered flight. But things didn’t go as planned this year.
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As the year comes to a close, we reflect on some of the biggest KPBS stories of the year with the reporters who covered them. -
First, federal workforce reductions by the current administration are putting the prevention of ship fires in jeopardy. Next, they are looking for volunteers for January’s Point-In-Time count. Then, a training for first-responders around driverless vehicles. Also, for three months in a row the San Diego Humane Society has set records for the number of adult dogs in their care. Lastly, some weekend events, happening this holiday weekend.
- Immigration enforcement changes the holidays for undocumented families in San Diego
- Immigration enforcement changes the holidays for undocumented families in San Diego
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