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Pope Leo XIV is on his first visit to Lebanon. He arrives at a pivotal time for the country, buffeted by conflict with Israel and a devastating economic crisis.
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Books can be life-changing for people who are incarcerated. When Cherish Burtson went to federal prison, books became her source of survival. Her story – and the volunteers fighting censorship to get books past prison walls – reveals how access to reading can mean survival, connection and hope.
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Claire Trageser/KPBSThe La Mesa Police Department has received a $150,000 state grant for enforcement and education programs to lower the number of serious injuries and deaths on city roads, officials said Wednesday. -
Matthew Bowler/KPBSThe Fleet Week Foundation will work with the port and the show's executive producer, Sandy Purdon, to apply for grants and accept donations supporting the event. -
Sarit Laschinsky / CapRadio/CapRadioIt establishes the CSU Direct Admissions Program, which builds off a pilot initiative implemented last year at CSU Riverside. Under this program, all graduating high school students who meet the university system’s requirements will automatically receive an admissions letter to 16 California State University campuses. -
Amid a spike in dog euthanasians in recent years, the county auditor is reviewing the department’s policy and procedures. -
Courtesy of San Diego CountyAn initiative to give low-income residents new energy efficient appliances is expanding in San Diego County. The program supports greenhouse gas reduction goals established by the county’s latest Climate Action Plan. -
After decades of planning and setbacks, South Bay officials are laying the groundwork for a multi-university campus that houses academic programs from schools across the San Diego-Tijuana metro.
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NPR's Lauren Frayer plays the puzzle with Kevin Demko of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz. -
Tom Stoppard is remembered as a playwright whose wit and curiosity reshaped modern theater. -
Jeff de Boer has made an entire career out of crafting tiny plate armor. He's compelled by the idea of the underdog finding an edge; something so small being so well-protected.
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First, the groundwork is being laid for a public university in Chula Vista. Then, we bring you details of an initiative to provide low-income residents with energy efficient appliances. And, Encinitas is working to make sure their digital road signs are more secure. Finally, what would you do with your pet if you got deported? -
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