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The so-called referendums — which Ukraine, the U.S. and others have denounced as shams — are widely viewed as an initial Kremlin move toward formal Russian annexation of the territories.

The amount of money spent on research and development for new pharmaceutical drugs doesn't correlate with high prices for the medications, according to a study published Monday and including the work of UC San Diego researchers.

California will not expand education to make kindergarten mandatory after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a law meant to address decreasing attendance during the pandemic.

An Army Corps of Engineers program teaches former troops how to do curation work, while also preparing them for jobs in other fields.

Ranging from immersive assemblages of sculptural objects and figures to printed works on paper, Alison Saar’s art is found in collections and exhibitions around the world. In this lecture, she explores the themes of race, gender, and identity found in her work. Challenging cultural stereotypes, Saar presents views that are resistive, empowering, meditative, and always honoring her ancestors. Don’t miss seeing why the art of contemporary artist Alison Saar is found in the collections and exhibitions of public and private institutions around the world. Date: Friday, February 18, 2022 from 10am-12pm Location: Virtual Zoom Cost: Free Reserve your spot for the online guest lecture by clicking on this link. All participants will be sent the Zoom link and instructions via email once you secure your place. Space is limited.

Jim Metzner has traveled far and wide to record sounds of the world and share them with listeners. The Library of Congress will preserve thousands of tapes and other items dating back to the 1970s.

Angelina is a determined little mouse in a pink tutu who dreams of becoming a ballerina. Katharine Holabird and Helen Craig revisit their beloved character, the star of more than 25 picture books.

Stocks are down more than 20% this year. Usually when that happens bonds hold their value. But right now both are down sharply, hurting retirees and people saving for college in 529 plans.

Russians held scattered demonstrations across the country on Saturday despite threats of arrest and a heavy police presence. The Kremlin has ordered 300,000 more troops for the war in Ukraine.

The Biden administration is expected to make permanent a program that allows everyday Americans to resettle people displaced from a slew of countries.