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The U.S. government is extending a ban on nonessential travel along the borders with Canada and Mexico to slow the spread of COVID-19. And, a preview of arts events this weekend in San Diego, including Yo-Yo Ma coming to the Shell and TwainFest in Old Town.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Karim Sadjadpour of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about what's sustaining protesters in Iran and why he thinks the regime is incapable of reform.

Those executed were a former National League for Democracy lawmaker, a democracy activist and two men accused of violence after the country's takeover by the military last year.

The movie, which chronicles the adventures of space cadet Buzz Lightyear, is slated to be released June 16.

Tensions are rising rapidly as China retaliates against Nancy Pelosi's visit. The White House summoned China's ambassador to protest what it called China's "irresponsible" actions since the visit.

Dr. Caitlin Bernard was publicly vilified for providing abortion care to a 10-year-old rape victim. And that's got some medical residents who were open to practicing in Indiana thinking again.

Police said Tuesday that investigators identified the body of Eliza Fletcher, 34, who had been forced into an SUV during an early morning jog Friday near the University of Memphis.

The recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom is set for Sept. 14, and mail-in ballots are already out. Though California is an overwhelmingly blue state, it's not a certainty Newsom will survive the recall. Reasons abound, including apathy and a lack of awareness that many predict could lead to a low voter turn out. So, how did we get here? And what could a Newsom recall mean for the state? Midday Edition brings you a special from our partner station KPCC in Los Angeles to answer those questions and more. They'll explain the stakes, what's on the ballot, and what could happen after the election, regardless of the outcome. Host Austin Cross speaks with political observers and reporters from California public radio newsrooms for this in-depth discussion.

A recent San Diego County Supervisors meeting turned ugly when a number of protestors levied insults, profanity and vague threats at members of the board over Chair Nathan Fletcher's proposed masking and testing requirements for workplaces, schools and hospitals.

While cases of the mu variant continue to be documented across California, health officials say that the delta variant is still the primary cause for concern as the pandemic continues. Plus, the threat of wildfire is increasingly leading insurers to drop the policies of San Diego homeowners, a trend most prominent in the county’s rural areas but also affecting some city neighborhoods. Then, on Saturday it will be 20 years since 9/11. Some San Diego firefighters joined scores of other emergency personnel who went to Manhattan to help following the attacks. And, we discuss the wave of hate and harassment directed at Muslims across the U.S. following 9/11. Later, FilmOut San Diego’s LGBTQ Film Festival returns to in-person events with a co-production from Estonia and Great Britain called “Firebird.” Finally, this week on the KPBS Summer Music Series: a local supergroup embodies the San Diego-Tijuana region with a fresh cumbia sound and danceable songs in a forthcoming new album.