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Palestinians injured in Israeli raids arrive at Nasser Medical Hospital on Tuesday in Khan Younis, Gaza.

Israel says its troops have entered Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City

The Israeli military said in a posting on social media that it was launching "a precise and targeted operation against Hamas in a specified area" of the Gaza Strip's largest medical facility.

The House is set to vote Tuesday on a plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to avoid a government shutdown with a two-tiered spending deadline.

Congress on track to avoid a shutdown as House passes two-tier spending bill

Johnson is pushing through a plan that will require significant Democratic support in order to pass.

A customer replaces the pump dispenser at a Chevron gas station in Columbus, Miss., on Oct. 23. The average price of regular gas has fallen more than 40 cents from a year ago.

As gasoline prices fall, U.S. inflation cools to 3.2%

Consumer prices last month were 3.2% higher than the month before — a smaller annual increase than the previous month. A sharp drop in gas prices in October helped to offset rising rents.

A sign for the Otay Mesa Detention Center sits in front of the building Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in San Diego.

People facing deportation in San Diego County have access to free immigration lawyers

San Diego County's Immigrant Rights Legal Defense Program is part of a growing movement to provide people in immigration court with free legal representation.

The aftermath of a mudslide that ripped through villages on the foothills of Mount Elgon in 2012, killing at least 18 people. The slopes of this extinct volcano in eastern Uganda have become increasingly prone to such disasters as a result of climate change. The looming question: How do you help people find a safe new place to live?

Why villagers haven't left mudslide-prone mountain — and how a novel plan might help

On an extinct volcano in Uganda, hundreds of thousands face disaster due to climate change. The charity GiveDirectly is trying a surprising approach to help them get out of harm's way.

The Hall of Justice in downtown San Diego is shown on Jan. 29, 2019.

Election 2022: San Diego County Superior Court judge races

Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' Nov. 8, 2022 election guide for the three San Diego County Superior Court judge offices on the ballot.

A photo of Dr. Roland Pattillo sits in the living room of Pat Pattillo.

Roland Pattillo helped keep Henrietta Lacks' story alive. It's key to his legacy

Lacks, a Black mother in Baltimore, died from cervical cancer in 1951. Her tumor cells, taken without her knowledge, became the first successful "immortal" cell line, and used for medical research.

The United Auto Workers union and the Big 3 automakers say the record contract deals reached after a six-week strike will be life-changing for autoworkers. But some lament the gains don't fully make up for past concessions.

Why thousands of UAW autoworkers are voting 'no' on Big 3's 'life-changing' contracts

After a six-week strike, the United Auto Workers union reached record contract deals with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. But as workers vote on the deals, some say it's not enough.

André 3000 opens up about 'New Blue Sun,' his daring new solo album

Out now, the outrageous half of OutKast about talks about his first album in 17 years, his wild ayahuasca trip and why he gets so many requests to play flute at funerals.

The new UC San Diego outdoor amphitheater is lit up at dusk against a dark blue sky. A curved shell-like cover provides a partial roof for the concrete stage. Concrete and wooden bench seating forms a segmented semi-circle around the stage.

A new performance and connections hub at UC San Diego

UC San Diego's new outdoor amphitheater opens this week with a string of performances, including Death Cab for Cutie, a "Blacktronika" festival, contemporary percussion, Día de los Muertos, drag, giant puppets and "Purple Rain."

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