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A deadly raid in central Nigeria left more than 100 villagers dead and hundreds displaced. Survivors say it's part of a brutal campaign to drive Christian farming communities from their land.

Join Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a nonprofit organization that offers reconstructive surgery and related healthcare services to children around the world, at their 33rd Annual Butterfly Ball Halloween Bash. The annual gala will celebrate the extraordinary work of Fresh Start, along with their generous donors and sponsors who make Fresh Start’s work possible. The celebratory event will feature dinner, a silent and live auction, live band, and a casino night. In the spook-tacular spirit of Halloween, guests are invited to come dressed in their best costumes. 100% of the proceeds raised from the gala will benefit the children’s medical program! Register Today! Visit: www.freshstart.org/ Fresh Start Surgical Gifts on Facebook / Instagram

Please join us to hear from Bill Toone, Founder of ECOLIFE Conservation and author of the award-winning book, "On the Wings of the Condor." While there is no charge for this online event you’ll need to register in advance. You can do so here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpf-2hrTkuGdBIg7-gc2H1RXK0hBLkaIjY?fbclid=IwAR0_L0Smhyifhjp2SwNiCvBamew8nDnYxnVIYwD--nxV9HxXzhvbFkDyygw Bill will speak on: Roar of the Monarch Butterfly. The story covers the unique migration of the monarch butterfly and the challenges for their survival. The migratory race of the monarch butterfly was recently listed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Of the many challenges facing the monarch butterfly, climate change may be the most significant. We will also hear about his new book! Bill Toone is the Founder of ECOLIFE Conservation. He holds a Master’s Degree in Biology from University of California. Toone became the youngest Curator of Birds for the Zoological Society of San Diego at the age of 28. In 1983 he and Noel Snyder led the recovery team for the world-renowned, federally mandated California Condor Recovery Team retrieving the first wild California condor egg and safely transported it to the San Diego Zoo; later to be hatched in the zoo. He oversaw the care and nurture of this first chick and many that followed. Because of these events, Bill Toone, along with Betty Jo Williams (President of the Board) and Arthur Risser were bestowed with the nation’s highest award in conservation from the Secretary of the Interior. There will be time for questions from the audience. ECOLIFE Conservation on Facebook

It's the nation's semiquincentennial! July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here's how the United States of America is planning to party.

Some USA swim team members have missed events during the competition.

Organizers say visits from local students bring joy to the center’s residents and help teach kids about aging.

This week's publishing highlights are a bumper crop of biography, science and fiction — including new reads the from authors of The Sweetness of Water, The God of Small Things, and Deadliest Enemy.

The Special Defense Program for Inclusion, known by its Spanish acronym DETI, is part of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's efforts to protect Mexican nationals living abroad.

Calling all little ghosts, goblins, and ghouls! Get into the Halloween spirit at Del Mar Plaza’s Seaside Spooktacular on Sunday, October 27th on the Ocean View Deck. From 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., enjoy an afternoon of trick-or-treating, followed by festive crafts and live music from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Be sure to dress up your little ones for a fun-filled day, perfect for the whole family! In addition to the Halloween event, Del Mar Plaza offers a stunning coastal experience with breathtaking ocean views and over 30 shops, restaurants and personal services. Before or after enjoying the festivities, guests can explore the boutiques, work out at a fitness studio including the new Yoga Barre, enjoy a treatment at the all new SkinSpirit medspa, and savor a meal at acclaimed eateries like newly opened The Cottage Restaurant, Il Fornaio, Monarch Ocean Pub, Pacifica Del Mar, Tamarindo, and more. Visit: https://delmarplaza.com/event/seaside-spooktacular/

Organizers are accusing the president of putting on the parade as a show of dominance. The protests were peaceful, but came against the backdrop of assassinations in Minnesota.