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Rural school districts depend on the state to fund construction and maintenance projects. But over the past 25 years, Alaska lawmakers have ignored hundreds of requests for public schools that primarily serve Indigenous children.

Whether she’s singing in the world’s great opera houses, the White House or in prisons, the celebrated mezzo-soprano and U.S. Global Music Ambassador understands how music can move people.

Coach Bev Priestman and two former members of Canada's coaching staff cannot work in soccer for a year. In addition, the Canadian women's team received a penalty that likely ends its Olympic hopes.

Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' Nov. 5, 2024 election guide for Chula Vista City Council races.

The role of first lady is unelected, unpaid and usually comes with zero preparation. But Melania Trump is back in the White House with the most experience someone in her position can have.

The sport is already underway at the Paris Games this week, with two medals at stake. Don't let the grace and poise fool you: Artistic swimming is quite physically demanding. How do they do it?

Come decide whether you are a storied saint or sinner, or most likely, a delectable mix of both. Lissette Ryan with harp will host and emcee a lively evening of Celtic and other tales. Abled and abetted by some of your favorite suspects, Tyler Turner, JT Moring on guitar, Mindy Donner with Rachel Amov on fiddle, Aunt Li-Anne, and Fred Laskowski. Music and tales to lift your spirits, make the stiff spry again, and inviting you to the land of wonder. And great java to boot. For more information visit: storytellersofsandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Las amenazas de deportación han causado ansiedad entre los inmigrantes, pero las escuelas en el Valle de Salinas están ayudando a consolar a los niños y aliviar los temores de los padres.

An evening with Mr. Poe and Other Authors of the Macabre WRITE OUT LOUD, an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for audiences of all ages, announces “Poe and His Progeny,” at the Villa Montezuma Museum in Sherman Heights. This historic Queen Anne Victorian was named “The Palace of the Arts," by Jessie Shepard, the musician, spiritualist and author who designed it in 1887. Performances will take place on October 25, 26, 31 and November 1. There are three performances each evening at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets are $30. Patrons can reserve tickets at https://writeoutloudsd.com/poe-and-his-progeny/ or by calling 619-297-8953 Join Edgar Allan Poe and his guests, Mary Shelly, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Guy de Maupassant, and others, for the retelling of The Fall of the House of Usher, Frankenstein, A Tress of Hair and more, while immersed in the stunning Victorian backdrop of the Villa Montezuma. Experience the gripping imagery of Gothic masters of the mysterious, shared by some of San Diego’s most talented performers. Write Out Loud Artistic Director, Veronica Murphy shared “For this haunting season, we are once again partnering with the Friends of Villa Montezuma to bring our audience a chilling literary experience. The mansion’s music room serves as a backdrop for these stories by some of our favorite authors.” Location:The Villa Montezuma Museum is located at 1925 K St., San Diego 92102. The Villa Montezuma is an historic building with no elevator. Performers include: Paul Maley, Laurence Brown, Rhianna Basore, and more San Diego favorites.

As President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress, reporters from across NPR's newsroom fact-checked his speech and offered context.