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Will Shortz at home in Pleasantville, N.Y.

Perspective: Getting to know the Puzzlemaster, Will Shortz

Weekend Edition host Ayesha Rascoe spent the day with Puzzlemaster Will Shortz to talk all things puzzle, table tennis, and a new chapter of his life.

The winter storm system is expected to bring freezing rain and heavy snow all along the East Coast over the weekend.

Heavy snow and ice are expected to frost the East Coast, from Virginia to Maine

States across the East Coast, including North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Vermont, are expected to see wintry conditions that could lead to power outages and slippery roads.

Wayne LaPierre, CEO and executive vice-president of the National Rifle Association, addresses the NRA convention in Indianapolis in April.

Longtime NRA leader Wayne LaPierre steps down

LaPierre leaves as he and other former NRA officials stand accused of misappropriating funds from the nonprofit to bankroll opulent lifestyles. LaPierre has denied those allegations.

A South Korean tank fires during exercises at the Northwest Islands area of South Korea on Friday.

North and South Korea conduct provocative military drills along their sea boundary

The rival Koreas fired artillery rounds into the sea as part of provocative drills along their disputed sea boundary Friday, in violation of the fragile 2018 inter-Korean agreement.

Yu Gao (left) and Suresh Madheswaran (right) are UC San Diego post-doctoral scholars facing deportation by the end of the month, San Diego, Calif., January 4, 2024

Some international UCSD postdoctoral scholars face the threat of deportation

A group of international UC San Diego postdoctoral scholars lost their jobs over the holidays, leaving them with a threat of deportation.

Kate Speer, on a hike with her service dog, Waffle. Her popular social media accounts feature frank discussion of mental illness.

To help young people with #mentalhealth, researchers team up with TikTok influencers

Harvard professors wanted to flood social media with evidence-based information about conditions like anxiety and depression. So they turned to the people who already know how to go viral.

Alzheimer's San Diego: Dementia 101

An introduction to mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and other dementias. Learn information about risk factors, common symptoms, and resources for help. This class is presented by local non-profit Alzheimer's San Diego and pre-registration is recommended. Register at the ticket link and learn more at www.alzsd.org/services/education.

FAFSA delays are straining families and colleges

This year's federal aid form is new and improved. But it came three months later than normal, and in its first week, online access has been unpredictable.

The U.S. job market held up well in 2023, despite rising interest rates. Employers added 2.7 million jobs last year and unemployment remained under 4% throughout the year.

U.S. unemployment has been under 4% for the longest streak since the Vietnam War

U.S. employers added 216,000 jobs in December, as the unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%. The labor market proved resilient in 2023, despite rising interest rates.

Alzheimer's San Diego: How to Talk About Memory Loss

Learn how to plan for successful, lower-stress family discussions about difficult topics like changes in memory, driving, and living alone. This class is presented by local non-profit Alzheimer's San Diego and pre-registration is recommended. Register at the ticket link and learn more at www.alzsd.org/services/education.

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