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After over a decade in exile, many Syrians living abroad are contemplating what was once unthinkable: going home. But what does home look like today?

A deep dive on gossip. Revolutionary history. A meditation on muscle. A closer look at the color blue. And memoirs galore. There's something for everyone on this nonfiction summer reading list.

"I just didn't think it would take this long," one veteran head of diversity, who's been job-hunting since last summer, tells NPR.

Action junkies can get their adrenaline fix this week with "Ballerina" in theaters or the behind-the-scenes documentary "Wick is Pain," now streaming.

Five of the 10 men who escaped from a New Orleans jail through a hole behind a toilet on Friday are still missing. Authorities believe they had help from the inside and made an arrest on Tuesday.

Hosted by Scripps Cancer Center, this free support group is a space for anyone adjusting to life after completing cancer treatment. Whether you're feeling strong, uncertain, hopeful, anxious, or all of the above, you're not alone. Here, we focus on what comes next: building new routines, finding purpose and connecting with others who truly understand. The session is offered virtually, through Microsoft Teams or phone. Register in advance at 619-951-8666, or corrao.julianna@scrippshealth.org.

New rules allowing college athletes to be paid for the use of their name, image and likeness have transformed college sports in recent years. But many in college athletics anxiously await a finalized legal settlement to clarify NIL rules for colleges and their athletes.

Sabrosas Latin Orchestra, San Diego’s first and only all-female salsa band and a 501(c)(3) organization, is celebrating five years of community, music, and fun in 2024. Founded after identifying a unique opportunity to unite as female musicians, the band brings a shared love of salsa and Latin music to audiences throughout Southern California. With a commitment to serving the community, Sabrosas partners with local schools through mentorship programs as well as organizations like the San Diego Latino Film Festival and San Diego Pride, enlivening the cultural landscape. Sabrosas is proud to have performed at venues such as Cafe Sevilla, the Belly Up, NAMM, and numerous community festivals. Looking ahead, the band is focusing on writing and recording original music, and of course, will continue to inspire and entertain, reinforcing their dedication to bringing Latin music to audiences of all ages. Established in 2019, Sabrosas Latin Orchestra, a 501(c)(3) organization, is proud to be the first all-female salsa band in San Diego. The talented musicians of Sabrosas infuse high energy into a variety of Latin styles including salsa, cumbia, and cha cha. Sabrosas Latin Orchestra has performed at the Belly Up, Rock N Roll Marathon, San Diego Pride, NAMM, the Carlsbad TGIF Concerts In the Park Series, live on KUSI and CBS 8, and on the stages of numerous festivals. Sabrosas Latin Orchestra seeks to bring the joy of music and dance to people of all ages and backgrounds and to encourage women to grow their talents in music for generations to come. Sabrosas Latin Orchestra on Facebook / Instagram

The sudden pullback of NEA funding — after money was already spent — is shaking confidence across San Diego's dance world and forcing organizations to rethink programming.

The suspect, Thomas Jacob Sanford, served in the Marines from 2004 to 2008, military officials confirmed to NPR. He was killed in a shootout with police.