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Lawyers for TikTok argued that banning the app will violate the free speech of 170 million American users. The Justice Department contended that the app is a national security risk.

Marco Rubio heads to Latin America on his first trip as secretary of state, including Panama, where President Trump wants control of the canal.

Dust off your lederhosen and get ready for a one-of-a-kind Oktoberfest celebration with a twist! Join us on Thursday, September 26th, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for 18 holes of mini golf, delicious bites, and refreshing drinks at the North Park Putt-Oberfest Mini Golf Crawl! Tickets are on sale —don’t miss your chance to snag them before they’re gone! Follow us on social media for the latest updates. As you putt your way through the course, you’ll discover exciting specials at participating North Park businesses, with exclusive discounts on food and drinks to keep you fueled and focused on scoring that hole-in-one. Visit: https://www.tixr.com/groups/northparkmainstreet/events/north-park-putt-oberfest-113880

KPBS Midday Edition wants to hear from you: Were you displaced or affected by the January 2024 floods? What do you remember about that day? How are you coping now? What are your questions about the status of the stormwater system in San Diego?

The Thanksgiving season is upon us. Lots of cooking and cleaning. Relatives and friends gathering together. It's a busy time of year for all of us. Would you like to take a 3-hour break doing something fun and creative? Something peaceful? In this workshop, we will do large drawings using salt on black poster board, and coffee on white butcher paper. Working from black and white reference photos provided by the instructor, you will learn some fundamental drawing techniques. These are temporary - you won't take anything home except some knowledge, and photos of your drawings. This is a meditative process that is an interesting antidote to the chaos of the holiday season. Materials: All supplies are provided—just bring your phone to take photos. Max students: 12  Monday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. November 25 (1 Day, 3 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio $60/80 Jean Krumbein embraces all aspects of drawing. An artist, teacher, and model; she is a guest artist/figure-drawing instructor for the Canyon Crest Academy EVA Conservatory program and Founder of the Encinitas Library Figure Drawing Group. A New York transplant, Jean studied at the Huntington Fine Arts League, Friends World College, and the Art Students League. She teaches for art retreats and workshops in Southern California, specializing in life drawing, portrait, and still-life drawing classes for adults and teens. Her work has been shown in many group and solo shows in San Diego and New York. She has a knowledge and enthusiasm for drawing that she brings to her classes, with expertise in a variety of mediums. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/84 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

NPR host Adrian Ma's girlfriend, Kiah Duggins, was aboard the American Airlines flight that crashed into the Potomac River. He spoke to NPR about that night and about his late girlfriend.

People in Plains, Ga., are remembering former President Jimmy Carter who died on Sunday at the age of 100. Carter embraced his hometown and never forgot the importance of the place.

More than 10,000 federal employees who had yet to complete their probationary periods have been fired by the Trump administration, including those who work to protect American agriculture.

The auto industry has built a North American supply chain that ping-pongs parts between the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Tariffs of 25%, if actually imposed, would be costly for buyers and the industry.

Each culture that celebrates the Lunar New Year has traditions passed down from generation to generation that are thought to bring good luck. NPR readers share theirs.