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Job seekers filled out forms at this job fair last August in Arcadia, Calif.

'Nervousness' About Economy Ahead Of Today's Jobs Report

As we wait for this morning's much-anticipated report about job growth and unemployment in January, here's a preview that draws from the conversation NPR's John Ydstie had today with Morning Edition host Renee Montagne.

Anna Julia Cooper was the fourth African-American woman in the U.S. to earn a doctoral degree.

A Child Of Slavery Who Taught A Generation

Anna J. Cooper was a remarkable student and, later, a legendary teacher and principal of the Dunbar School.

Encinitas resident Diane Hazard's backyard is now largely dirt, but it used to be covered with grass. She is taking out the grass and replacing it with drought-resistant landscaping, June 12, 2015.

Encinitas Could Be Poster City For Saving Water

Wealthy beach community has almost cut its use to state-mandated levels

The Schwimmers — from left, Scott, Caitlyn, Robert, Cynthia and Jon — have grappled with Robert's fatal diagnosis, and his desire to hasten death if he's in agonizing pain or his quality of life sharply declines. "I'm not interested in sleeping 18 hours a day and the other six in a rocking chair," Robert says.

Family Struggles With Father's Wish To Die

Robert Schwimmer was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013 and wants to hasten death if he finds himself in agonizing pain. His family stands ready to help, but have legal and spiritual concerns.

Supporters of efforts to label GMOs in foods turn out at a rally in Denverin 2013. A ballot measure that would such labels failed to pass by a wide margin Tuesday.

Colorado Says No As GMO Labeling Continues To Stumble At Ballot Box

Colorado rejected a measure to require labels on foods "produced with genetic engineering." A similar measure in Oregon trails in the ballot count. Meanwhile, Maui voters OK a moratorium on GMO crops.

Kiara Crawford, Brittney Winkler and Jessyca Freeman (left to right) were among those applying for work last month at a job fair in Washington, D.C. Early data from that month signal that job growth may have gained some speed.

Job Growth Picked Up Some Speed In March, Survey Signals

Private employers added an estimated 191,000 jobs to their payrolls last month, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report. Also, more jobs were added in February than previously thought.

This graph shows fatal and non-fatal officer-involved shooting incidents by year in San Diego County. There was a high of 28 shootings in 1993 and a low of 10 in 1996.

Report Released On San Diego County Officer-Involved Shootings

Study by District Attorney's Office has wealth of information, little analysis

An artist rendering of the planned expansion of SeaWorld's killer whale habitat.

SeaWorld To Expand Killer Whale Habitat

SeaWorld made the announcement following its stock plunging in the wake of the documentary "Blackfish."

James Ellroy lives in Los Angeles, which serves as the setting for much of his work.

A 'Lasciviously LA' Lunch With Crime Novelist James Ellroy

Ellroy's new novel, Perfidia, follows the Los Angeles police response to a brutal murder on the eve of Pearl Harbor. In a vintage steakhouse, the author discusses the book and his tech-free lifestyle.

San Diego Veterans Advocates Demand Answers From University Of Phoenix

The University of Phoenix could bar veterans from enrolling in at least one program at its San Diego campus. One veterans group wants answers or it will drop the school from its council.

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