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Democratic Texas State Senator John Whitmire defeated Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee to win the nonpartisan election for Houston's mayor.

Biden says he knew he had a lot on the line during his 31-hour dash to Tel Aviv. Now he'll follow that with an Oval Office speech to push for foreign spending, another gamble he can't afford to lose.

Iran supports militant groups that have been striking out at U.S. and Israeli forces. These factions are increasingly under attack themselves as fighting in the region spreads.

Both sides in the talks face pressure to reach an agreement after past steps like limiting direct travel into Mexico or deporting some migrants failed to stop the influx.

The bloodshed took place in the philosophy department building of Charles University, where the shooter was a student, police said said. The gunman also died, authorities said.

OTC Summer Theatre Performers focus on acting, singing, and dancing, while also honing audition skills, stage presence, and a sense of theater community. The camp culminates in a weekend of performances of a standard Broadway-style musical theater youth production. This year’s performance will be 13, The Musical. *Auditions will be done on the first two days of camp. Please be sure to bring all necessary paperwork to the first day of camp. Performances of 13, The Musical will be July 14-16. For more information, visit OceansideTheatre.org. Summer Camp Schedule: • Ages 10-19 – Four weeks • June 19 – July 16, Monday through Friday, 9 am – 3 pm • Performances July 14-16

2024 will be awash in new (and sometimes familiar) buzzwords that point up the polycrises (another buzzword) around the planet. Here's a guide for the perplexed.

The “Pleasure of Your Company” music series will present the Aviara Piano Trio, comprised of violinist Robert Schumitzky, cellist Erin Breene, and pianist Ines Irawati, on Sunday, May 21, at 2:30 p.m performing a program of romantic chamber music in the intimate setting of the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. There is no charge for the concert, which is sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library, although donations are appreciated. Masks may be required for all audience members regardless of immunization status. Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center is located at 10301 Scripps Lake Drive near Miramar Lake. Overflow parking is available on Meanley Drive off Scripps Ranch Blvd. Visit www.srfol.org or call (858) 538-8158 for information.

It's the biggest day of the year for the $8 billion global flower industry, but it's not all that profitable. Why? Blame the roses.

Part of Halloween's charm is that the normal rules are suspended. When else can kids dress up and demand candy from strangers? But some rules do apply.