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Sen. Ron Johnson, a Republican from Wisconsin, has a plan for how to avoid shutdown showdown negotiations, but it wouldn't be popular with Congress' "uniparty," he told NPR.

A string of settlements has brought new scrutiny on whether the small South Bay city is doing enough to prevent fatal encounters with police.

Photographer Katie Currid captured fans attending Chappell Roan's tour stop in Kansas City. The Missouri native said bringing joy to the Midwest's queer community is deeply meaningful to her.

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Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton's crew famously survived after the Endurance became stuck in ice in 1915. A researcher says the ship was ill-equipped for the voyage and Shackleton was aware.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ashley Allison, the new owner of the online media outlet "The Root," which focuses on covering Black news and opinion.

Baldwin: A Love Story, a book by Nicholas Boggs, has a singular focus on the redemptive power of devotion.

Hasan Piker, the popular leftist streamer on Twitch, worries the U.S. will end up in "an authoritarian nightmare" if the Trump administration succeeds in punishing speech it deems unacceptable.

Please share and help reach as many people as possible! The time has come for me to call on all my friends and community of the Southern California/San Diego, CA. Please register and attend the Walk for Lives event in San Diego Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. Bear Roots will be leading the San Diego Walk for Lives. Our event, taking place in the Montgomery Waller Park will include a community walk followed by a health fair with speakers, resource booths, a memorial to honor those we have lost and so much more! We also have a special celebrity guest who we will ask to make an announcement soon! The most important thing is simply to show up. Come learn about the dangers of fentanyl and help us demonstrate power in numbers. Registration is free, and everyone is welcome. There’s also an option to purchase a Walk for Lives t-shirt—but that’s totally up to you! If you have an organization that is interested in tabling at this free event, please let me know! We are also looking for food and drink vendors (we will not be charging a vendor fee!) The event schedule is as follows: Date: Saturday, September 20 Location: Montgomery Waller Park, San Diego, CA Route: Participants will walk a 1.5 to 2-mile route through a well-trafficked area to maximize visibility and community engagement, ending back at the rally site. Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 11 a.m.: Registration and gathering / introductions 11:30 a.m.: Walk begins 12:30 p.m.: Testimonies from families and talks from organizations We kindly ask each organization attending to introduce themselves and share what resources they provide to the community. 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.: Resource fair and networking Please note this IS NOT a political event! We ask you to bring pictures/posters/shirts with your Angel pictures on them. If you have any questions, please message me directly. Please go to walkforlives.org to register! Walk For Lives on Facebook / Instagram