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An excessive heat warning remained in effect for desert areas until at least 9 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

Here are 10 heart-pounding novels recommended by NPR staff and critics — perfect for winter reading by the fire.

In the months leading up to Perry's death, Mark Chavez said in a plea deal he conspired to distribute liquid ketamine and ketamine lozenges to Perry through transactions with another doctor.

The report said the main responsibility lay with the workers' direct employers and the Qatari government, but noted that "a credible argument can be made" that FIFA played a role as well.

Last week, 116 new influenza cases were recorded, up from 77 the week before.

Justin & Melonie Grinnell make their return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 161st Session of Dim Sum & Jazz - Seating Begins at 6 P.M. - Music from 6:30-8:30 P.M. - Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! About Melonie Grinnell Melonie Grinnell is an active as an educator and performer. She began studying piano at an early age and has since been recognized for her skills as a pianist, and her abilities as a vocalist, music educator, and musical director. Melonie received her Bachelors of Music degree in Music Education with jazz emphasis from the University of Miami and a Masters of Music performance degree in Jazz Studies from San Diego State University. Additionally, she is on the faculty for the Francis Parker/KSDS 88.3 Summer Jazz Workshop where she teaches jazz piano and co-directs middle school to high school student ensembles. She is also active as an adjudicator for instrumental jazz festivals including the Coronado/COSA Jazz Festival and the KSDS Jazz 88/CMEA festival. About Justin Grinnell Justin Grinnell is a San Diego-based freelance jazz bassist and music educator. More importantly, he is a husband to pianist/educator Melonie Grinnell and father to their two sons. In addition to performing, Justin maintains an active teaching schedule as adjunct faculty at University of San Diego and Grossmont College, and as faculty for the Francis Parker Annual Summer Jazz Workshop. He has also served as an adjudicator and clinician at local music festivals, such as the Coronado Jazz Festival and the San Diego Bass Fest. Justin received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Jazz Performance from San Diego State University while studying with bassists Gunnar Biggs and Bert Turetzky. Justin also achieved ABD (all but dissertation) status for a doctoral degree in Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California. Besides studying privately with Los Angeles' first-call jazz bassist, Darek Oles, Justin's enrollment at USC gave him the opportunity to study with internationally-recognized jazz artists Peter Erskine, Russ Ferrante, Bob Mintzer, and Alan Pasqua. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Shelton — who will begin the new role as the county's top executive leader on June 14 —will replace Helen Robbins-Meyer, who retired in January.

The event, which will feature music, art and a fashion show, is meant to help residents reimagine the space as a neighborhood.

Dubai chocolate bars are kind of like KitKats, but stuffed with pistachio nuts and aromatic pistachio nougat. Foodies used to have to order the confections from Dubai — now they are everywhere.

Large numbers of migrants from China are crossing into the U.S. and finding work on marijuana farms. Some of the businesses are accused of exploiting workers and violating state growing rules.