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Celebrations of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, are underway around the world. The House of Iran in Balboa Park marked the occasion with special traditions.

A visually stunning cinematic experience narrated by Academy Award®winner Morgan Freeman, this documentary film celebrates America’s natural treasures and time spent in the wild. From the award-winning producers of the hit documentary "National Parks Adventure" comes MacGillivray Freeman’s "Into America’s Wild," a cross-country adventure into the hidden wonders of the natural world opening in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. About the documentary: Step off the beaten path with "Into America’s Wild," a visually stunning cross-country adventure into the hidden wonders of the natural world. A non-stop ride via kayak, bike, train, hot air balloon, zipline and more, "Into America’s Wild" explores some of the most beautiful but little-known landscapes of North America, from the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail. Setting out on this journey are three trailblazers who share a passion for connecting people to experiences in the wild. As they wind their way through the scenic byways, ancient homelands, secret gems and hidden trails of America, viewers will discover the special human connection we all share with the natural world. Narrated by Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman and directed by Academy Award nominee Greg MacGillivray. View the full schedule Get tickets here! Adult admission (13-64): $22 Child admission (3-12): $19 Senior admission (65 and up): $20 For more information, please visit fleerscience.org/americas-wild or call (619) 238-1233.

The effect of assault weapons is much greater in children, as the surface area of their organs and arteries are smaller, said Dr. Joseph Sakran, a trauma surgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

In his memoir, America Made Me a Black Man, Farah tells of what American blackness has meant to him, from his childhood in Somalia to his adolescence in the Northeast — to his return to Somalia.

Phoenix gets more triple-digit temperatures than any other major U.S. city, and heat deaths have more than quadrupled since 2015, records show. Officials say it's because of homelessness.

'An Untitled Love' is Kyle Abraham’s newest evening-length work. Drawing from the catalogue of Grammy Award-winning R&B legend D’Angelo, this creative exaltation pays homage to the complexities of self love and Black love, while serving as a thumping mixtape celebrating our culture, family, and community. About the Company Founded in 2006 by choreographer Kyle Abraham, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham is a Black-led contemporary dance company that provides multifaceted performances, educational programming, and community-based workshops. The mission of A.I.M by Kyle Abraham is to create a body of dance-based work that is galvanized by Black culture and history. The work, informed by and made in conjunction with artists across a range of disciplines, entwines a sensual and provocative vocabulary with a strong emphasis on music, text, video, and visual art. While grounded in choreographer Kyle Abraham’s artistic vision, A.I.M draws inspiration from a multitude of sources and movement styles. More information, including COVID requirements (mask required, proof of vaccination or 48 hour COVID test), can be found on the ArtPower event page here. Related Links: A.I.M on Instagram A.I.M on Facebook

A single irrigation district in California, along the Mexican border, takes more water from the Colorado River than all of Arizona and Nevada. It's under pressure to use less.

The House and Senate had approved an interim spending bill, which extends current funding until Dec. 16.

"Four innocents and one shooter" are dead, says Jonathan Brooks of the Tulsa police department at a news conference on Wednesday.

A cascade of new abortion restrictions known as "trigger bans" are taking effect in the aftermath of the Supreme Court decision overturning the right to the medical procedure.