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Visit 14 independent bookstores over three days, collect stamps in your literary passport and earn prizes during San Diego’s annual book crawl.

Pope Francis' funeral begins in Vatican City at 4 a.m. ET on Saturday and will end with his burial in Rome. Here's what to know about the day's events — and how Francis is breaking with tradition.

Russia launched a deadly strike on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Trump says he wants peace quickly. And, NPR looks inside Sudan's capital city of Khartoum after two years of war.

Nearly 300 U.S.-based researchers have applied to one program that promises "scientific refugee status" for those fleeing Trump's academic funding rollbacks.

In this course, we will integrate the Compassion Practice, rooted in meditative and mindfulness practices, more fully into our lives in order to cultivate real self-compassion. During our four sessions on February 18 & 25 and March 4 & 11, we will draw from the invitation to compassionate living found in all spiritual and philosophical traditions as both inspiration and sustaining force of our work. Through weekly meditations, storytelling, and small group conversation, we will learn to deepen our self-compassion. Led by Dale Suggs, MDiv, Certified Facilitator of the Compassion Practice, Certified Spiritual Director, and Co-Founder of the BELOVED Compassion Network.

The Oscar-winning film is about the papal selection process. But how accurate is it to real life? Rev. Thomas Reese and Sister Susan Rose Francois weigh in on whether it checks out.

A jury concluded that The New York Times did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who had argued that an error in a 2017 Times editorial damaged her reputation.

Build Your Intentional Social Media Strategy Workshop Join Gina Ribando (@infulldetail) and Erika Rodriguez (@nadi_marketing) for an exclusive workshop designed to help small business owners create an impactful and sustainable social media strategy. Date: February 21 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Downtown Work Mission Valley Tickets: $75 (12 spots available) This intimate, hands-on workshop will cover everything you need to elevate your social media presence with purpose. You'll leave with a clear understanding of your goals, audience, and strategy—and actionable steps to take your content to the next level. What’s Included: ✔️ Guidance from 2 seasoned experts ✔️ A detailed workbook to implement strategies ✔️ Complimentary coffee, tea, water, and snacks ✔️ A FREE day pass to co-work at Downtown Works post-event ✔️ Small group setting for personalized support ✔️ A FREE 15-minute one-on-one consultation after the workshop Workshop Highlights: - Welcome + Introductions: Meet like-minded small business owners. - Foundations & What’s Your Why: Discover your brand’s purpose. - Identifying Your Ideal Audience: Pinpoint who you’re speaking to. - What to Post & Strategy Building: Learn how to post with intention. - Content Strategy & Evergreen Profiles: Build your brand's backbone. - Optimizing Your Instagram Bio & Grid: Make your profile work for you. - Keywords/SEO & Analytics: Boost your discoverability and track success. - Workflows, AI, & Scheduling: Simplify and streamline your content creation process. Spaces are limited to 12 attendees, so secure your spot now for this transformative experience! Grab your ticket today and take the first step toward mastering your social media strategy!

Efforts to mediate the India-Pakistan conflict are not going to work "unless the U.S. steps in with full sincerity," Praveen Donthi, a senior analyst with the International Crisis Group, told NPR.

Additional heavy rain is expected across the Plains this week. With streams already swollen and the ground saturated, that leaves the area at risk of additional flooding.