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Members of California Faculty Association — the union representing some 29,000 professors, lecturers, librarians, counselors and coaches across the 23- campus CSU system — strike at SDSU. San Diego, Calif. Jan. 22, 2024.

CSU faculty union begins five-day strike

The strike began at 8 a.m. Monday, with picket lines at all campuses, including San Diego State and Cal State San Marcos.

Internally displaced Palestinian children use a makeshift wheeled cart to haul water in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Sunday, as battles continue between Israel and the militant group Hamas.

There's a water crisis in Gaza that the end of fighting might not solve

Before the war, Palestinians in the territory relied heavily on power-hungry desalination plants. But with Israel's intense bombardment, the fate of those plants — and Gaza's water future — is hazy.

Cookie pickup day is a test of logistics for Girl Scout parents, who fill their cars with as many cookies as they can hold.

My daughters sold Girl Scout Cookies. Here's what I learned in the Thin Mint trenches

There are no Wonka-like scenes of Tagalong rainbows and Do-si-do stools. But parents can be forgiven for feeling like Oompa Loompas — hardworking cogs in a well-oiled machine.

2 bitter wars with a long history and no solution in sight

NPR's Greg Myre has been covering both the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Israel-Hamas fighting. He looks at where both these wars stand and the prospect for a permanent solution.

Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony and Performances

Free to attend. Join us on Memorial Day, Monday May 29 for a special commemorative wreath ceremony in remembrance of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. This event will include guest speakers, a flyover, and tossing a memorial wreath over the ship in honor of the fallen. Doors close at 9:20 a.m. Can’t make it to the event? Join the ceremony live on Facebook. U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY ARIZONA BAND PERFORMANCE - Enjoy entertaining patriotic music by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Band Arizona instrumentalists on the flight deck! There are two timed performances at 11:45 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Don’t miss out! This event is included in regular Museum admission. THE MUSIC MACHINE, BONITA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL MIXED SHOW CHOIR - Enjoy patriotic entertainment by one of San Diego’s top-ranked advanced mixed show choirs, Bonita Vista High School’s Music Machine! Be sure to head to the flight deck to get your seats for this entertaining performance. This event is included in regular Museum admission. NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE – MAY 29 AT 3 p.m. - Established into law by Congress in 2000, the National Moment of Remembrance is when Americans pause and observe a moment of silence at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day to honor those who have fallen while serving in the U.S. military. Join us on the flight deck to observe a moment of silence, or wherever you are, to pause and remember those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice while in uniform. This event is included with regular museum admission. Visit: midway.org/exhibits-activities/special-days/legacy-week

Flares burn off methane and other hydrocarbons at an oil and gas facility in Lenorah, Texas in 2021. New research shows drillers emit about three times as much climate-warming methane as official estimates.

Oil and gas companies emit more climate-warming methane than EPA reports

Oil and gas drillers are releasing more climate-warming methane than the government estimates, a new study shows.

Mental health care is hard to find, especially for people with Medicare or Medicaid

A report from the Department of Health and Human Services' inspector general finds a dire shortage of mental health care providers in Medicaid and Medicare, which together serve some 40% of Americans.

Seiji Ozawa, longtime conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has died at 88

The pioneering Japanese-American conductor who led the Boston Symphony Orchestra for nearly decades died Tuesday.

We, The Voters — The Left. The Right. The Disillusioned.

We, The Voters — The Left. The Right. The Disillusioned is a special series from NPR exploring the issues most important to you when choosing your next leader.

Jamaica and the Bahamas are pushing back against U.S. travel warnings

The State Department is discouraging tourists from traveling to the Caribbean islands. But government officials from both nations hope that won't keep tourists from coming.

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