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Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a deadline to avoid a possible government shutdown on November 17. With splits inside his own party he can't afford to lose many votes if he pursues a partisan stopgap proposal.

Speaker Johnson navigates 'mission impossible' to avoid shutdown, without clear plan

Congress has a week to avoid a government shutdown. But the new speaker is facing familiar GOP divisions trying to pass his party's own spending bills and still hasn't decided on a short term bill.

Carla Bley performs in Nice, France, in 2009.

Carla Bley, prolific and expansive jazz pianist, dies at 87

Bley's pieces could be ethereally beautiful or subversively brash, but always found a grandeur without tilting into pretension.

Ashley Edison's grandmother Alta was a celebrated community leader, working as an elections coordinator and helping to boost voting access for Native Americans.

Advocates work to get Native American voters registered in the key state of Arizona

Ahead of 2024 elections, voting advocates in the swing state of Arizona are aiming to boost voter registration strategies for Native voters, as they still face barriers to the ballot.

The Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday that test the ability of public officials to block critics from their personal social media pages.

Can public officials block you on social media? It's up to the Supreme Court

The cases — from Michigan and California — echo issues raised in a now-defunct suit against then-President Donald Trump for blocking his critics on Twitter.

Love Is In The Air In The Gaslamp Quarter

The Gaslamp Quarter is for Lovers! The Gaslamp Quarter provides the perfect setting for date night, Galantine’s, and Valentine’s celebrations. Head on out to the historic Gaslamp Quarter on February 14th to celebrate Valentine’s Day date night at one of many delicious options in the Gaslamp offering specials that make a romantic date night easier than ever. Stop by the GQA’s ‘love is in the air’ photo op’ to capture treasured memories with you and your special someone! Visit: www.gaslamp.org/valentines-day/

History & Mystery: One Family's Writing Journey

The three authors will discuss their historical novel "The Casebook of Qing and Xmucane," wherein Qing, a young officer in the Chinese Imperial Navy journeys to Mexico with the fleet of Admiral Zheng He in the early 15th century of the Roman calendar. He meets Xmucane, an elderly shamaness living on the outskirts of the Tarascan empire. Together they form a formidable pair of investigators, solving crimes large and small. The process of writing historical fiction, the characters and themes of the story, and the joys and complications of being a team of authors who have known each other for a long time will be discussed. This event will be held on Zoom. Ticket purchases of $30 and over will receive a signed edition of "The Casebook of Qing and Xmucane" by B.E.L. Coulson. Visit: sandiegoarchaeology.org/history-mystery/ San Diego Archaeological Center on Facebook / Instagram

Climate change causes tens of billions of dollars in economic damage in the United States every year, according to a new assessment. Many survivors of climate-driven disasters, including hurricanes, floods and wildfires, struggle for months or even years to repair their homes or find new stable housing. Here, a Louisiana home damaged by a hurricane sits waiting for unaffordable repairs.

Climate change affects your life in 3 big ways, a new report warns

Climate change costs tens of billions of dollars each year, hurts Americans' health and disrupts everyday life, including how we work, eat, play and mourn, according to a major new assessment.

Surrounded by members of Congress, civil rights leaders and members of the Till family, President Biden signed a proclamation establishing the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.

Biden designates a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother

The national monument, at sites in Illinois and Mississippi, will help protect places that tell Till's story, as well as reflect the activism of his mother.

Striking Kaiser Permanente workers on the picket line in front of a hospital in Vallejo, Calif., on Oct. 6. A deal to avert another strike came together Friday.

After historic strike, Kaiser Permanente workers win 21% raise over 4 years

The health care giant and the coalition of unions that walked out for three days earlier this month announced a contract deal that averts another strike.

An Israeli airstrike on buildings in Gaza City turns the sky bright with fire and smoke, after a day in which a surprise large-scale attack by Palestinian militants left at least 250 Israelis dead. More than 230 Palestinians have been killed.

All-out war: Israel pounds Gaza after militants infiltrate in a large-scale attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to exact an "immense price from the enemy" after Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip used paragliders and other means to infiltrate Israel.

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