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The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That's inspired archaeologists to excavate the kingdom's capital.

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives.

NPR's Lauren Frayer plays the puzzle with MPR listener, Dave Scheid of Rochester, Minn., and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

For generations of Black workers, federal government jobs have provided a path into the middle class. The Trump administration's workforce cuts are now throwing that sense of stability up in the air.

The incident, which took place at a Filipino street festival, was unlikely to be a terrorist attack, police said. The suspect, a 30-year-old man, was known to police from prior mental health calls.

Aveva Dese, an Ethiopian-Israeli vocalist and lyricist, stands out in Israel's music scene with her blend of traditional Ethiopian melodies and soulful pop. Singing in English and Amharic, she explores themes of societal issues, freedom, and love. Aveva's infectious beats and charismatic voice captivate audiences, making her performances an irresistible invitation to dance and be moved. Visit: https://my.lfjcc.org/14479/14487 AvevA on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for San Diego Themed Trivia! Get ready to show off your knowledge of all things San Diego at our fun trivia night fundraiser - it's going to be a blast! Mission Valley Evening Rotary invites you to join us at Novo Brazil Brewing Mission Valley for a night of fun and friendly competition. Test your knowledge of all things San Diego while supporting a great cause. Gather your friends, form a team, and get ready to answer questions about our sunny city. Prizes await the top trivia masters, so bring your A-game! Let's come together for a memorable evening filled with laughter, good drinks, and a dash of friendly rivalry. You can sign up either as an individual or as a team of up to 4 members. Each round will include one San Diego focused question in addition to general knowledge questions. Delicious food and drinks will be available for purchase from Novo Brazil Brewing. Please arrive at 3:30 p.m. so we can start promptly at 4 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to dress in San Diego themed attire so wear your favorite Padres jersey, rep your Aztec gear, wear your favorite beach look, or get creative! We're fundraising to pack 10,000 high-protein meals for the San Diego Food Bank to be distributed to San Diegans experiencing food insecurity. California food banks are seeing more families requesting food assistance now than before the pandemic, and fewer donations of food. Our goal is to provide thousands of shelf-stable, protein-rich meals to the San Diego Food Bank to help them meet the demand for healthy food options. You can learn more and contribute to our fundraiser in partnership with The Outreach Program and Old Mission Rotary here. With the help of Old Mission Rotary and a matching grant from Rotary District 5340, we’ll be able to pack over 10,000 meals if we reach our goal of $1,450. Any additional funds raised our goal will go to the Mission Valley Evening Rotary Foundation (MVE Rotary Foundation). The MVE Rotary Foundation is the grant giving arm of Mission Valley Evening Rotary which provides funds to local and international organizations. Mission Valley Evening Rotary is an organization of business and young professional leaders based in San Diego that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the community. Visit: https://www.classy.org/event/mission-valley-rotary-san-diego-trivia/e636581 Mission Valley Evening Rotary Club on Instagram and Facebook

Master of wordplay, best-selling language author and U-T language columnist Richard Lederer will inspire, enlighten and amuse with this compendium of linguistic fun and wisdom. In A Feast of Words, he will serve up a veritable banquet of words, from a brief history of English to rib-tickling bloopers and puns. Come prepared to laugh and learn! Union-Tribune language columnist Richard Lederer is the author of more than 60 books about language, history, and humor, including his best-selling Anguished English series and his current titles, A Feast of Words and American History for Everyone. He is a founding co-host of “A Way With Words,” broadcast on KPBS. Dr. Lederer is the language columnist for The San Diego Union-Tribune. He has been named International Punster of the Year and Toastmasters International's Golden Gavel winner. Dr. Lederer will have books available for purchase at the event for those looking to take the linguistic fun home! Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/feast-words-richard-lederer-29981

Have fun singing along to holiday classics with The King's Carolers! Music and lyrics will be provided. About The King's Carolers We’re the King’s Carolers, the Professional Christmas Carolers. Our highly trained, professional singers will wow you and warm your heart with classic Christmas carols, unique arrangements, and modern favorites. Our Carolers have performed around the world and are thrilled to bring that experience to your Holiday event. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/kings-carolers-holiday-sing-along-30262

Experience the season with an enchanting afternoon of classical guitar. From delicate melodies to vibrant rhythms, this performance by Hugo Nogueira will blow you away. About Hugo Nogueira: Hugo Nogueira won the 2011 American Guitar Society competition in Los Angeles, California. After attending three prestigious conservatories in Brazil (and studying with one of the most renowned Brazilian guitar pedagogues, Henrique Pinto), he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Composition in 2007 and a teaching credential in 2010. Hugo continued his studies earning his Master’s Degree in Guitar Performance at Azusa Pacific University. Additionally, he has had masterclasses with world class guitarists such as Ana Vidovic, Jason Vieaux, Scott Tennant, and Marc Teicholz. Hugo has also participated at guitar festivals such as La Guitarra in San Luis Obispo, Sierra Nevada Guitar Festival, and New Mexico Guitar Festival. In 2012, Hugo Nogueira performed and gave masterclasses at Cal State San Bernardino and University of Redlands. Awarded an assistantship in the fall of 2013, Hugo began to work on his Doctorate in Classical Guitar Performance at UNLV with the internationally acclaimed concert guitarist, Ricardo Cobo. In 2014 and 2015, Hugo was invited to be part of the guitar competition committee at the Clark County School District, Las Vegas Academy of Arts, and Junior festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the last few years, Hugo has been performing in different states across the U.S such as California, Wyoming, Nevada, New Mexico, Florida, Ohio, Washington DC, and Michigan. In May 2017, Hugo Nogueira graduated with a Doctor of Musical Arts. In 2018, Dr. Nogueira was invited by the South Bay MTAC (Music Teachers' Association of California) to give a lecture-recital about the Spanish composer, Francisco Tárrega. In following years, Dr. Nogueira performed with in Panamá, Portugal, Brazil, England, USA and Norway. Dr. Nogueira is currently teaching classical guitar at Los Angeles Pierce College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College in Southern California.