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NPR's Scott Simon remembers Ukrainian writer and poet Victoria Amelina, who was among those killed in a Russian strike at a pizza restaurant last month.

Exxon earned nearly $56 billion in profit last year, the biggest annual profit any Western oil company has ever seen. Chevron set its own record with $35 billion in profit.

Fatal drug overdoses, including from meth, have soared. California is preparing to roll out a controversial but proven treatment that involves paying stimulant users small sums of money not to use.

Come celebrate the Christmas spirit as performed by the Greater San Diego Chamber Orchestra, directed by Dr. Angela Yeung and featuring soprano Emily Ortlieb. Program includes Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on Greensleeves, and William Gomez's Ave Maria. Join in the grand finale singing some of the most classic songs for Christmas. All Saints Episcopal Church offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Registered audience receive directions to free parking. Admission is free with free-will donation at the performance. Donation by check can be marked tax deductible. Visit here for details. Follow on Facebook!

Playwrights Project's 38th Plays by Young Writers Festival, sponsored by the Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky Family Fund and US Bank, is a live performance featuring winning scripts from its 2022 California Young Playwrights Contest. 6:30 P.M. - Reception 7:30 P.M. - Festival Performance 9 P.M. - Dessert and Coffee This Night of Celebration features 4 winning plays & a reception with the playwrights FULL PRODUCTIONS • The Notifiers by Donny Cannady, Age 17, Fullerton - Opinions clash as two notifiers deliver unbearable news to loved ones during the Vietnam War. • Gifted by Tehilla Fishman, Age 16, Los Angeles - A teen pianist finds herself again after the death of her grandmother. • American Dissonance by Vincent Schillings, Age 18, Los Altos Hills - A Chinese-American woman journeys to define her culture on her terms. STAGED READING • The Santa Heist by Ell Banoub, Age 12, San Diego - Santa has Covid! Christmas is in Jeopardy! Can Danny and his friends help? COVID-19 Guidelines & Policy We require all attendees to be vaccinated. We will not be asking for proof of vaccination, but trust attendees to honor this requirement. All attendees must wear masks over their nose and mouth at all times while inside the venue, except for when actively eating or drinking in the lobby. All food and drink must be consumed prior to entering the theatre. Masks will be provided at the box office for anyone who does not bring their own. If you are experiencing any Covid, cold or flu symptoms the day of the performances, tickets will be refunded upon request, minus processing fee If you have any questions on these policies, please contact Playwrights Project at (858) 384-2970 or visit here. Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Police in Muskogee, Oklahoma, confirmed Tuesday they are investigating the shooting deaths of three relatives of seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson.

California lawmakers have passed their own version of a $300 billion operating budget.

The investigation into the Atlanta-based jail comes almost a year after the death of Lashawn Thompson who died in a bedbug-infested cell in Fulton County Jail's psychiatric wing.

Public health officials and infectious disease experts say requiring vaccination for domestic air and rail travel would help slow COVID-19's spread, but the travel industry opposes a vaccine mandate.

The EU is now barring imports of Russian diesel and other products from Russian refineries used throughout Europe.