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The number is more than double what the U.N.'s refugee agency projected in February when Russia invaded the country. The vast majority of those who have already left are women and children.

Maritime Museum of San Diego has resumed marine operations for the popular day sail adventure experience aboard San Salvador, a replica of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s ship that arrived at the port we now call San Diego on September 28, 1542. These 4-hour Sailing Adventures are for people who love history, and sailing. Very few people have sailed aboard galleons of the sixteenth century and these day sails offer the public a chance to be aboard the magnificent galleon, San Salvador. No sailing experience required. Unique to the experience is the opportunity to sail with an onboard historian to explain how San Salvador is sailed, navigated, and in the 16th century, was defended. Guests will learn of the ship's history, connecting story to our Pacific Heritage, and the impact of ships like Explorer Cabrillo’s San Salvador during the age of exploration. Underway guests may not only learn more about the discovery of the West Coast, they can lend a hand to sail crew, truly experience what it was like if they were to go back in time 500 years! The San Salvador Adventure Sail will be available on these dates at 11:30 a.m. • Saturday, August 28 • Saturday, September 4 • Saturday, September 25 • Saturday, October 9 • Saturday, October 23 • Saturday, November 13 • Saturday, December 4 • Saturday, December 18 Guests are encouraged to visit the Museum’s historic fleet and exhibits prior to boarding at 11:30 a.m. for the noon to 4 p.m. sail. Get your tickets here! Member Children: $49 Member Adults: $89 Young Children 2 and under: $25 Children ages 3-12: $59 Seniors 62+, Student 13-17 and Military: $94 Adults: $99 Reservations include general admission to the Maritime Museum of San Diego when they purchase a San Salvador Sailing Adventure. For more informatin, please visit sdmaritime.org.

The announcement comes amid concerns that other Pacific island countries financially weakened by the pandemic and its impact on tourism could be lured by China into similar deals.

The labor union representing the nearly 5,000 striking nurses says 93% of staff voted to authorize the strike, which does not have an end date.

Supporters of the ban say it will help reduce the skyrocketing rates of youth vaping, while opponents say it will only drive consumers to unregulated products sold online.

NPR's Rob Schmitz talks with Daniel Roher, director of the documentary Navalny, about the poisoning of the Russian opposition leader.

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Trump has been ordered to pay $10,000 for each day he does not turn over documents sought by the N.Y. attorney general in connection with a civil probe of the Trump Organization.

The Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas issued a stay of execution Monday and sent the case back to a lower court for review. Lucio had been scheduled for execution on Wednesday.

The Brazilian singer Flora Purim helped create the sound of jazz fusion. Now, as she releases what she says will be her final album, it's time to give her artistic legacy its due.