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President Joe Biden appears determined to return to the negotiating table with Sen. Joe Manchin.

The Striking Man in a Complex Icon: Basil the Great's Fascinating Life Among the Timken’s extraordinary collection of icons there is one about St. Basil. It causes a viewer to pause both for its riveting coloration and its complexity. That is true to form because Basil of Cappadocia, the man in the center, was himself a most colorful, complex character during the 4th century AD. In this lecture we will examine him in dialogue with how his life story is told by the icon. Saints and Sinners in Great Art Join Timken Docent and USD Professor of Biblical Studies (ret.) Dr. Florence Gillman for presentations about the famous saints and sinners in some of the Timken’s masterpieces. There is so much more to find out about their stories and their artistic portrayals than we often realize! Date | Tuesday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Location | Virtual class Register here for free! Zoom link will be sent after registering to the class. For more information, please visit timkenmuseum.org or call Alexandra Riley at (619) 550-5955.

President Biden's first year in the White House has been marked by record GDP growth and job gains, so why do voters keep giving him poor marks on the economy?

Are your characters…interested in each other?Are there some longing looks? Or would you like your characters to start flirting and they’re not behaving? Yet, you don’t want the focus of your story to be all about romance. In this workshop, we’ll talk about why you want to add sizzle to your works, even if they’re not a romance, and how to do it. Using clips from television and movies with sizzle, we’ll discuss how to introduce these moments into your works so your readers start wondering, “Will they?” You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the start of class. If you sign up less than 24 hours before the start of the class, please email Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org for your link. Theresa Halvorsen's website. Follow @TheresaHauthor on Twitter San Diego Writer's Ink on Facebook + Instagram

When Vladimir Putin assumed power in 1999, he immediately sent the Russian military into Chechnya. For more than 20 years, Putin has repeatedly looked to the military to strengthen his rule.

This is the June 2021 archive of breaking news about the coronavirus pandemic.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so come get your pink on with us Saturday, October 23 at 8 a.m. PST. 🎀 We're joining forces with Babes Who Sweat to host a donation-based Beach Bootcamp + Yoga Fundraiser Event benefitting the Keep A Breast Foundation. Featuring goodies and refreshments from local vendors. All ages & all fitness levels are welcome! The workout will kick off at 8 a.m. and consist of 30 mins of bodyweight circuit training followed by 30 mins of yoga to flow, stretch, and cool down. We will meet out on the sand down at Crown Point Park. Please bring a mat, water bottle and towel! Link to donate: https://bit.ly/KeepABreastDonations Keep A Breast Foundation on Facebook + Instagram + Follow @keepabreast on Twitter. Babes Who Sweat is on Facebook and Instagram

Join Solana Center at the Water Conservation Garden for a 2-hour presentation where you will learn the basics of traditional backyard composting. Using trial-tested advice and interactive demonstrations, experienced educators will teach you all you need to know to get started with a bin that fits your needs and lifestyle. This workshop will be held in-person and outdoors. We ask that all attendees follow current public health guidelines to protect themselves and others from the spread of Covid-19, including wearing a mask if you have not been vaccinated. In this workshop, we will cover the following - What is composting and why it is so important - What tools and materials you'll need - Which items are compostable and which are not - Building and maintaining a compost pile One lucky attendee will WIN a free raffle prize! Register in advance to hold your spot: https://bit.ly/3AT8m2Q Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego. Solana Center is on Facebook, Instagram and follow @solanacenter on Twitter. Water Conservation Garden is on Facebook, Instagram and follow @wcgarden on Twitter.

Immediately after the Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer's vaccine, the company delivered fewer doses than its government contract projected. Federal officials say they didn't know why.

Many Afghans who worked with the American military are desperately trying to flee. One of them is Mohammed, a colonel in the Afghan army who's now in hiding with a group of more than a dozen families.