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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.

Fortunate Nyakupinda ekes out a living by selling secondhand clothes from the back of her car.

Her Name's Fortunate And Unfortunately She Lives In Cash-Poor Zimbabwe

The country's in crisis. But Fortunate Nyakupinda manages to earn a living by selling secondhand clothes. Although she'll be the first to tell you: A $10 profit disappears in a flash.

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.

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.

Patrick Meier (center, in cap) flies a drone in Nepal after the earthquake in 2015. Meier and his team were able to to capture detailed images of damage around the capital, Kathmandu. He believes using this technology will make crisis mapping even more effective for disaster response.

When Disaster Strikes, He Creates A 'Crisis Map' That Helps Save Lives

"You can't protect what you can't map," says Patrick Meier. He pioneered the field of crisis mapping during the 2010 Haiti earthquake, and now focuses on the use of robotics for humanitarian purposes.

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."

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

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.

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.

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.

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