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Some extremists weaponize irony and absurdity as a method for recruiting new members and avoiding criticism. Such tactics can mask the danger that extremists pose, experts say.

Shane Harris, president of the People's Association of Justice Advocates, also demanded that dispatch and police-radio records related to the arrest of 34-year-old Jesse Evans be made public.

"This is an embarrassing time for Gulf countries," says political scientist Bessma Momani. "Ultimately, they gave Israel a normalization deal, but didn't really extract anything for the Palestinians."

Nearly a year after Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko's crackdown, "None of us doubt that we will prevail," an activist tells NPR. Others sound worried. "Every day is a little scarier," says one.

After a snafu that left Poway without potable water for a week, the state Water Resources Control Board issued three violations to the city, requiring it to correct the problem long term. Plus, with Mark Kersey termed out, San Diego City Council District 5, once a Republican stronghold, could turn blue. Two Democrats and a Republican are vying for the seat. And, there’s a new ride at Disneyland for StarWars fans.

On the final day of questions and answers, one Republican senator tried to expose the whistleblower who started the impeachment probe but was denied. Plus, on its one year anniversary, immigrant advocates are calling for an end to the “Remain in Mexico” program, which has sent more than 60,000 Central American asylum-seekers back to Mexico. Also, meet the candidates running to replace Congresswoman Susan Davis, who announced her retirement last year. And, from the Midday Edition archives, we hear from a woman who says forest bathing saved her life. Now she’s teaching others about the benefits of being out in nature. Finally, the Human Rights Watch Film Festival returns to San Diego for its 10th year. Some of this year’s films tackle topics including LGBTQ rights, immigration, racial injustice, democracy and journalistic integrity.

There's a new call center open in City Heights to help members of San Diego's refugee and immigrant populations complete the census. Plus, immigrants with professional degrees from their home countries face big challenges to work again in the U.S. Hear how skilled professional immigrants can re-train and fill jobs where they are needed most, in this country. Also ahead, San Diego County Republican strongholds seem to be declining, but San Diego's GOP chairman says they plan to fight back. And, hear about two new studies that show how supporting working parents can boost the economy.

San Diego County politicians, including members of Congress sheltering in place at the U.S. Capitol, took to social media today to respond to the throng of Trump supporters who stormed the building and clashed with police.

The media tycoon was arrested nearly three weeks ago for allegedly violating the terms of his office lease. He was subsequently charged under China's new Hong Kong national security law.

The decision means at least five more months in custody for Lai, who publishes a prominent pro-democracy newspaper. His arrest comes amid a sweeping crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong.