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In this Jan. 20, 2003 file photo, a series of bank notes are displayed in central London.

Will Britain's currency change following the death of Queen Elizabeth II?

Queen Elizabeth II was Britain's first monarch to be placed on the country's paper notes. There is no word yet on what new bank notes will look like, but there's a longstanding tradition for coins.

To cut carbon emissions, President Biden announced an initiative to further cut the cost of solar installations, like this one being tested at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado.

How The U.S. Could Halve Climate Emissions By 2030

President Biden plans to cut U.S. emissions 50 to 52 percent by 2030. The question is: what kind of climate policies will work that fast?

A customer walks in to the Speedway gas station in Des Plaines, Ill., where the winning Mega Millions lottery ticket was sold on July 30. Two people who wish to remain anonymous have claimed the $1.337 billion jackpot, officials said Wednesday.

Two people who agreed to split the Mega Millions jackpot have claimed the prize

The Illinois Lottery said the $1.337 billion prize for the July 29 drawing was claimed by two people who wish to remain anonymous. They chose a lump sum payment of $780.5 million.

A doctor points to PET scan results that are part of Alzheimer's disease research. Much work in the field focuses a substance called beta-amyloid. A new study could test whether that's the right target.

What causes Alzheimer's? Study puts leading theory to 'ultimate test'

Researchers are launching a make-or-break study to test the conventional wisdom about what causes Alzheimer's disease.

Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, and his Democratic challenger, U.S. Rep. Val Demings, greet each other before a televised debate at Duncan Theater on the campus of Palm Beach State College on Tuesday.

Val Demings goes on attack against Marco Rubio in Florida Senate debate

Democratic U.S. Rep. Val Demings of Florida went on the attack Tuesday in her first debate against Republican Sen. Marco Rubio.

Mohammad Jan Azad (left) and Hamidullah Hussaini (right), hold a poster with faces of the girls killed in a suicide attack at the Kaaj Learning Center in an ethnic Hazara section of Kabul. I recognized the two young women in the upper left corner. A week before, I'd edited the photos for an NPR story about Marzia Mohammadi (left) and her cousin, Hajar Mohammadi. Hussaini was their math teacher.

'I was their teacher': A chance encounter as Afghans protest after a suicide bombing

Pierre Kattar edited the pictures for an NPR story about two of the teenagers killed in the Sept. 30 attack. On Oct. 10, he went to a demonstration in Rome and made an unexpected connection.

Cobalt is an important component of lithium ion batteries, like those in many electric vehicles

In Idaho, America's first, and only, cobalt mine in decades is opening

The first cobalt mine in the United States in decades opened Friday in Idaho amid rising demand for the metal, which is a key component in electric vehicle batteries.

A winter storm is pictured over downtown San Diego, March 2021 .

Third consecutive dry, warm winter projected for San Diego amid statewide drought

Some winter weather has made its way to San Diego, bringing wind, rain and snow to parts of the region.

Disney's Frozen In Concert

Join the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with a performance of Disney's Frozen in Concert. Experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen™ in high-definition this holiday season. The San Diego Symphony performs the unforgettable score alongside the modern classic Disney film live at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Watch Anna, Kristoff and Olaf embark on their heroic journey to help Elsa learn the strength of her powers and save the Kingdom of Arendelle from eternal winter. Date: Dec. 22, 2021 Time: 5:00pm Location: Rady Shell at Jacobs Park Cost: $25-$95 For more information and ticket purchases please visit HERE!

Noel Noel at the Rady Shell

San Diego’s beloved holiday tradition Noel Noel is back and reimagined for this year’s December concert lineup at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Join the San Diego Symphony, San Diego Master Chorale and San Diego Children’s Choir for three performances of holiday classics and stories that embody the spirit of Christmas in San Diego. Get your tickets today and bundle up for this unique family-friendly outdoor holiday event under the stars! Date | December 10, 11 and 12 at 5 p.m. Location | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $25 to $95. For more information, please visit theshell.org/performances/noel-noel-the-rady-shell/ or call (619) 235-0804.

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