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100 world leaders will attend Biden's virtual summit on supporting democratic values

The White House is holding a Summit of Democracy on Thursday and Friday to counter a rising tide of authoritarianism. Over a 100 countries will be attending.

The White House is growing more worried about migration being used as a weapon

The Biden administration has become increasingly concerned about migration being used as a weapon. Belarus has provided a poignant example.

Proposed (l-r) Congressional, State Assembly and Senate district maps released by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission, Nov. 10, 2021

Why is California’s redistricting commission under increasing scrutiny?

The independent citizens panel isn’t just being criticized for the legislative and congressional districts it’s drawing. It’s already in court over alleged secret meetings and studies. Now, it’s facing questions over its spending and budget.

Elizabeth Holmes, center, enters the Robert F. Peckham Federal Building with her partner, Billy Evans.

Elizabeth Holmes spent 7 days defending herself against fraud. Will the jury buy it?

The former CEO of Theranos finished her marathon testimony on Wednesday. The high-profile case against the onetime Silicon Valley star now moves closer to jury deliberations.

Texas Rep. Matt Krause, R-Fort Worth, pictured in 2017 in Austin, Texas. In October, he launched a statewide inquiry into school library titles dealing with topics like race, gender and sexuality.

A Texas school district is reviewing 400 library books after a GOP lawmaker's inquiry

State Rep. Matt Krause launched an inquiry into school library books on topics like race and gender earlier this fall. A San Antonio district says it's reviewing some 400 titles that were on his list.

The Gulf emirate of Dubai and its Burj Khalifa skyscraper, photographed from a helicopter on July 8, 2020. The United Arab Emirates is changing its workweek to have half days on Fridays and a Saturday-Sunday weekend.

The UAE is adopting a 4.5-day workweek and a Saturday-Sunday weekend

The change will apply to federal government entities starting in January. UAE officials hope it will enhance workers' well-being and boost the country's economic competitiveness.

Abortion rights advocates hold signs that read "Abortion is Essential" as they demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Washington, as the court hears arguments in a case from Mississippi, where a 2018 law would ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, well before viability.

California plans to be abortion sanctuary if Roe overturned

State lawmakers may help pay for people from other states to come to California for abortions if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.

San Diego Rescue Mission outreach employee with homeless man and his dog in .png

San Diego Rescue Mission partners with Little Italy to help unsheltered population there

San Diego Rescue Mission has been able to send two outreach members into Little Italy every day since the beginning of October.

The San Diego County Administration Building in this file photo taken on Dec. 13, 2020.

San Diego County supervisors continue COVID-19 emergency declaration

During the Tuesday presentation, Dr. Wilma Wooten said the county is still experiencing increased case rates, with the Delta virus variant being predominant.

Members of the Movilh — Movement for Homosexual Integration and Liberation — celebrate after lawmakers approved legislation legalizing marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, in Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday.

Chile's Congress approves same-sex marriage by an overwhelming majority

The vote on Tuesday makes Chile the eighth Latin American country to extend equal rights to same sex couples, and marks a reversal for the country's conservative leadership.

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