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President Biden's judicial picks have included the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, women of color to federal appeals courts and openly LGBTQ judges to serve on the federal bench.

Officials have not yet released the names of the 14 people killed in the New Orleans New Year's Day truck attack, but their families and friends have started sharing their stories.

The number beats the previous record, set in 2023, as a recent report also points at a peak in the number of deaths recorded in the dangerous Atlantic migration route.

Two people died and 18 were injured Thursday when a small plane crashed through the roof of a furniture manufacturing building in Southern California, police said.

Bourbon Street re-opened in New Orleans Thursday afternoon, more than 24 hours after Wednesday morning's attack by a Texas man driving a Ford pickup truck plowed into a crowd of New Year's revelers.

Officials at Phillips Station said the water content of the snowpack measured 91% of the average on Thursday.

Join the San Diego Fire Department and Mavericks Beach Club for the BIGGEST Charity Event of the year – the 9th Annual SDFD Mustache Madness! The event will take place on Thursday, October 17th, from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., and includes a live music performance by Hairforce, a mustache competition, raffles, one-of-a-kind silent auction, drink specials, and much more! 80’s costumes are encouraged. At $20 for general admission and with GA/raffle ticket combos available, 100% of ticket proceeds will benefit Firefighter Aid. Tickets are available on Mavericks’ website, under the ‘Event Tickets’ tab. Firefighter Aid’s mission is to provide charitable assistance to firefighters and their families in times of need and promote awareness of firefighter health and safety issues and the impacts they have upon their families and communities. Visit: https://maverickssd.ticketsauce.com/e/mustache-madness-9

Keleti, who was also a Holocaust survivor, was hospitalized in critical condition with pneumonia on Dec. 25. She died Thursday morning in Budapest, the Hungarian state news agency reported.

Thursday, January 16, 2025 7:30 p.m. The fall series concludes Thursday, January 16, with the Athenaeum debut of the Alex Kautz Quartet, featuring Kautz on drums, Chico Pinheiro on guitar, John Ellis on saxophone, and Joe Martin on bass. Renowned for his musicality, groove, and knowledge of various genres, Kautz stands out as a distinguished percussionist, educator, and composer. With an unwavering passion for jazz and world music, he has crafted a captivating and distinct musical voice. A Brazilian artist based in New York City, Kautz has been an important part of the city’s music scene for the last decade and has played and/or recorded with some of the top artists in the industry today, including Tim Ries, Magos Herrera, Nilson Matta, Chico Pinheiro, Steve Wilson, Lenny Andrade, Fabio Gouvea, Helio Alves, Victor Prieto, and Lionel Loueke. In addition to his work with various artists, Kautz has taken the lead in various projects in which he fuses the sounds of Brazilian music with jazz, most recently with his 2024 release, Where We Begin. He is joined by Chico Pinheiro, known to Athenaeum audiences from appearances with guitarists Romero Lubambo and Anthony Wilson and as the leader of his own quintet with saxophonist Bob Mintzer. Guitar giant Pat Metheny wrote, “There are many incredible guitarists out there. On the top of that list, I’d include Chico Pinheiro.” The Boston Globe called him “one of the brightest lights on today’s Brazilian jazz scene.” Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/jazz-25-0116 Alexandre Kautz on Instagram and Facebook

Ukrainian forces are fighting to hold on to the key city of Pokrovsk, in one of the fiercest battles in eastern Ukraine, but commanders admit the Russians have more troops and firepower.