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Mayor Megan Barry shakes hands with Judge Richard Dinkins at her inauguration in 2015. Her son, Max Barry (center), died last month of a drug overdose, his parents said. Mayor Barry intends to use her platform to "inspire and encourage other parents out there."

Nashville Mayor Mourns Son's Overdose Death, Urges Families To Talk About Addiction

"Max is not going to text me back. I'm not going to hear his voice again," Mayor Megan Barry said of her only child. The 22-year-old died last month of an apparent overdose near Denver.

A book display at Mysterious Galaxy in San Diego advertises the independent bookstore's "Indies First" event in a photo taken on Nov. 25, 2015.

San Diego Bookstore Encourages Shoppers To Put 'Indies First'

Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday lies "Small Business Saturday," created by American Express to support local businesses. One San Diego bookstore is marking the day by bringing shoppers together with local authors.

Jennifer Egan's 'Manhattan Beach' Is A Gorgeous Tribute To NYC And Its Seaport

Egan's sweeping new historical novel doesn't just draw from the classic catalog of New York stories — it also takes its place among them.

A close up of a typical "G-man" with a machine gun, as part of the Department of Justice's cooperation with the production of the the 1936 film, "You can't get away with it."

The Massive Case Of Collective Amnesia: The FBI Has Been Political From The Start

The fact is — controversy about the FBI is anything but new. And political goals of one kind or another have been part of the reason for the agency since its inception.

James McBride's 'Five-Carat Soul' Is A Gem

The National Book Award-winning writer's debut story collection includes stories both straightforward and surreal. Our critic calls it "brash, daring and defiantly original."

In Detroit, Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford (left) greets President and Chief Executive Mark Fields at the North American International Auto Show in January.

Ford Replaces CEO Mark Fields In Management Shake-Up

Ford announced Monday that Jim Hackett, who has overseen Ford's efforts on autonomous vehicles, has taken over as president and CEO.

A comparison of San Diego's proposed minimum wage increase with California's wage increase, using data provided by the Center on Policy Initiatives.

Supporters Of San Diego's Minimum Wage Bump Continue Fight

Election campaign goes on despite California lawmakers raising wages even higher by 2022

Slow Going For Small Businesses And Health Exchanges

Specialized health insurance marketplaces that cater to businesses with fewer than 50 employees haven't gotten much traction. Cheaper alternatives are one reason why.

A television screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange reflects the Federal Reserve's decision Wednesday to hold rates steady.

Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged

Central bank policymakers provided little guidance on the timing of a rate hike. They said slow growth in the first quarter it is likely transitory and that inflation is close to a goal of 2 percent.

At Donald Trump rallies, like this one in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Jan. 12, his campaign distributes signs heralding support from the "silent majority."

Trump Champions The 'Silent Majority,' But What Does That Mean In 2016?

The phrase has a long history, going back as far as Richard Nixon, who used it to push back against anti-war protesters and 1960s counterculture.

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