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The former president, blamed for some of Mexico's worst political killings of the 20th century, has died at the age of 100, current President Andrés Manuel López Obrador confirmed.

China's support for Russia's war in Ukraine is complicating U.S.-Chinese relations at an already difficult time, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his Chinese counterpart.

There is a good chance these will be the last bids for seats in Congress for two of the best-known women in American politics — Republican icons Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Sarah Palin of Alaska.

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Run Women Run’s new campaign training academy consists of eight 90-minute online sessions that are designed to help you discover how you can make the biggest impact on your community. The sessions are an intensive training program for individuals interested in supporting women running for office, working on a campaign, or planning to run for elected or appointed office themselves. The training equips attendees with the resources and knowledge necessary to succeed on their political journey. Tailor the training to your needs by registering for a personal selection of programs or by attending all eight sessions. Attendees who attend all 8 sessions will receive a certificate of completion. Schedule Saturday, July 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Communicating to Win - How To Develop An Authentic Campaign Narrative with Laura Fink, founder and CEO of Rebelle Communications Saturday, July 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Campaign Finance and Fundraising with Stephanie Sanchez, Política Campaign Treasury and Alexis Begin, KM Strategies Sunday, July 11 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Successful Campaign Management and Grassroots Field Programs with Griselda Ramirez, Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships at the office of Supervisor Nora Vargas; Amy Kuhn, Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Sara Jacobs at U.S. House of Representatives; and Maryan Osman, Deputy Chief of Staff - Director of Community Empowerment to Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera Sunday, July 11 from 1 p.m to 2:30 p.m. | Party Support and Key Endorsements with Neal Ortiguerra, Director of Public Affairs at Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest; Will Rodriguez Kennedy, Chair of San Diego County Democratic Party; and Carol Kim, Political Director of the San Diego Building & Construction Trades Council Saturday, July 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Laying the Foundation For Your Run - Building a Strong Network with La Mesa City Councilmember Colin Parent; Toni Duran, Field Representative at California State Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (and Run Women Run endorsed candidate); and Chevelle Newell, District Director at Office Assemblymember Akilah Weber Saturday, July 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Everything You Ever Wanted To Know about Campaigning to Win with Eva Posner, Founder and President of Evinco Strategies Sunday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Words of Wisdom From Elected Leaders with CA Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins Sunday, July 25 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Best Practices for Campaign Safety with Monique Mendoza, Security and emergency preparedness manager for Planned Parenthood of the Pacific SouthwestGet tickets here! Youth Leader (age 18 - 24) Single Session- $15 (You must be 18 to donate to RWR, but email info@runwomenrun.org if you are younger and interested in attending.) Single Session - $30 All-Access pass and RWR Certificate - $150 (also include 1 year Run Women Run membership) • Add on a "Ready to Run" tote bag filled with special gifts to any ticket purchase for $100 For more information, please visit runwomenrun.org/academy

Starting next month, some travelers going to England could cut their 14-day mandatory quarantine down to five days if a COVID-19 test comes up negative.

Child soldiers have fought by the thousands during the country's war. The Houthis signed what the U.N. described as an "action plan" to end and prevent recruiting or using children in armed conflict

A consortium of more than 100 organizations in San Diego is working on a plan — a kind of paradigm shift — a new vision of how to make sustainable food sources more available to all San Diegans. The group wants your feedback on the plan before Thanksgiving.

The federal government wants consumers to be able to compare prices for common medical services in US hospitals, but most in San Diego and around the country have failed to meet those requirements.

An NPR investigation has identified a web of more than 30 medical practices and compounding pharmacies across more than a dozen states promoting injections of an unproven treatment for COVID-19.