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The WNO is just the latest to say they will no longer perform at the Kennedy Center since Trump took over last year.

Ford struggled to find his footing in Hollywood before being cast as Han Solo in Star Wars. Now 83, he plays a therapist in the Apple TV series Shrinking: "I really do love the work," he says.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with historian Daniel Immerwahr about how President Trump is forging a new world order through his foreign policy.

The father of a U.S.-based activist wanted by Hong Kong authorities was convicted of attempting to deal with an absconder's financial assets on Wednesday, in the first court case of its kind brought under a homegrown national security law.

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The U.S. has registered over half a million clinical trials since 2000. Here's a look at the business and ethics of human medical experimentation through the eyes of a volunteer.

One local community organization has seen an increase in military families seeking support.

The public is invited to meet San Diego scientists leading groundbreaking biomedical research when Scripps Research hosts its second annual Discovery Day at the Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park. With more than a dozen hands-on science activity stations led by over 50 graduate students and scientists from different Scripps Research laboratories, visitors will see amazing demonstrations and explore topics ranging from chemistry, neuroscience, viruses and vaccines, aging research, cancer biology, the gut microbiome, and more. Science enthusiasts of all ages will find fun and engaging activities at Scripps Research Discovery Day, from building candy DNA models and tasting ice cream made using liquid nitrogen, to peering at bacteria and tiny worms through microscopes, entering the tiny universe of viruses with virtual reality goggles, and learning about the latest research into new medicines that may soon provide treatments for disease. Following on the success of the first Scripps Research Discovery Day in November 2024, which was held in part to celebrate the non-profit research institute’s 100th birthday, Scripps Research is excited to return to the Fleet and connect again with members of the community for insightful conversations and shared moments of wonder. Admission to Scripps Research Discovery Day is included with general admission to the Fleet Science Center galleries. Scripps Research on Facebook / Instagram

A judge ruled that three prosecutors were illegally appointed to run the U.S. attorney's office in New Jersey. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kim Wehle, constitutional scholar and law professor.

Plants that live their lives rooted to a single spot must develop a broad range of defenses to survive. These defenses can be toxic to various insects and animals, including humans. Yet these plants have also provided the source for 70% to 80% of health-aiding medicines. This tour will explore the many examples of plants in Balboa Park to treat with caution. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram