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Former first lady Michelle Obama's mother Marian Robinson arrives for a ceremony at the White House in 2022. Robinson, who moved with the first family to the White House when son-in-law Barack Obama was elected president, has died, according to an announcement by Michelle Obama and other family members.

Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86

Robinson was a widow and lifelong Chicago resident when she moved to the White House in 2009 to help care for granddaughters Malia and Sasha.

Barb Ibrahim, left, drove half an hour to visit Amber and Matt Luman and their new daughter, Esserley. Ibrahim, a nurse of more than 30 years, is part of new program in Oregon that offers free home visits from a registered nurse for any family with a newborn.

Babies don’t come with instructions. But in Oregon, they now come with a nurse

A new state program offers any family with a new baby a no-cost visit at home with a trained nurse. It’s Oregon’s response to the country’s dismal infant and maternal mortality rates.

Here's what Tim Walz did on climate change as Minnesota governor

Climate change advocates heaped praise on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz

A woman shops in a supermarket in New York on Jan. 27.

Are greedy companies to blame for grocery inflation? We looked at the data

Many shoppers blame stores and manufacturers for supermarket inflation. But what do the companies' finances tell us?

San Diego weekend arts events: 'Fat Ham,' Hubbell and more

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: where to see the late artist James Hubbell's art in San Diego; a new spin on Hamlet; Kevin Kwan; Beethoven and Stravinsky; art informed by the undocumented, queer experience; live music picks and more

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria shakes hands with Robert Logan II following his confirmation as the city's next San Diego Fire-Rescue Department chief, July 15, 2024.

City Council confirms Robert Logan II as San Diego Fire-Rescue chief

Logan is a lifelong San Diegan and the deputy fire chief overseeing employee services.

Kris Kristofferson, photographed in 2002 in Los Angeles.

Kris Kristofferson, musical rebel and movie star, has died at age 88

Musician and film star Kris Kristofferson has died at age 88. His hit songs include "Me and Bobby McGee" and he starred in dozens of films, including A Star Is Born, opposite Barbra Streisand.

Arianna Clay

Arianna Clay previously served as KPBS' Gloria Penner Fellow. In this capacity, she contributed to creating multi-platform news content for the web, radio and social media.

Smoke rises from the McCain fire in southeastern San Diego County, July 2, 2024.

McCain Fire in southeastern San Diego County 87% contained

The McCain Fire in the rural southeastern reaches of San Diego County was 87% contained Friday after burning 1,595 acres, officials said.

A person looks at a flooded street caused by the rain and storm surge from Hurricane Debby on August 05, 2024, in Cedar Key, Fla. Hurricane Debby is now moving slowly over Georgia, bringing heavy rain storms and high winds along the coast.

Tropical Storm Debby is flooding the Southeast, and it’s barely moving

Debby is expected to bring up to 25 inches of rain across parts of the Southeast. It's currently creeping over Georgia to the Atlantic Ocean, expected to return to shore this week with more strength.

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