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Thursday on KPBS Midday Edition, we talk to a journalist about his new book on the history and significance of the tuba. Then, arts reporter Beth Accomando talks about picking out that special gift for your favorite cinephile. Finally, we ask arts and culture reporter Julia Dixon Evans the best places to visit this weekend (with a holiday twist).

In the first weeks of the war, the Chicago-born Leo was initially reluctant to publicly condemn the violence and limited his comments to muted appeals for peace and dialogue. But Leo stepped up his criticism starting on Palm Sunday.

First, on Tuesday night Carlsbad’s city council voted to ban the riding of e-bikes for any child 12 years or younger. Then, the Trump administration says they will withhold SNAP funds until states release certain data. Next, a hearing on oil drilling off the coast of California. And, we speak with U.S. Representative Sara Jacobs about the Pentagon’s air strikes against alleged South American drug traffickers . Finally, the Women’s Museum is now an official part of the San Diego History Center.

Cambodia is recognizing the life-saving contributions of a rat named Magawa with a statue. The late rat sniffed out landmines for a non-profit group, and in a short career helped find more than 100.

It's a global effort with a multibillion dollar price tag. Among its aims: re-greening nearly 250 million acres, planting 4,000 miles of trees, helping farmers, creating jobs, sequestering carbon.

In her new book You've Been Pooping All Wrong, Dr. Trisha Pasricha shares habits and practices to make your relationship with your solid waste as smooth as possible

India's satirists are turning Prime Minister Narendra Modi into a punch line — and the government is hitting back.

Join us for the World's Game, presented by DIRECTV. Join us in a showdown as SDFC will face the Vancouver Whitecaps back at Snapdragon Stadium. The first 10K fans 14 and under will receive a limited-edition SDFC Nations Mini Ball. Visit: https://www.sandiegofc.com/tickets/single San Diego FC on Facebook / Instagram

Add some flavor to matchday. SDFC hosts FC Cincinnati on Saturday, May 16 for Anders Dreyer “El Paletero” Bobblehead Night. The first 20k fans will score this one-of-a-kind collectible, presented by SHARP HealthCare Visit: https://www.sandiegofc.com/tickets/single San Diego FC on Facebook / Instagram

It’s a midweek match! Join us as SDFC faces Austin FC at Snapdragon Stadium at 6:30 p.m. Visit: https://www.sandiegofc.com/tickets/single San Diego FC on Facebook / Instagram