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Former Education Secretary John King Jr. thinks a national tutoring program would help students make up for lost learning during the pandemic. He talked with NPR about the challenges facing schools.

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Saudi energy company Aramco said Sunday its profits jumped 90% in the second quarter compared to the same time last year, helping its half-year earnings reach nearly $88 billion.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks says the effects of climate change are already being felt. Storms have damaged U.S. bases and rising seas could submerge U.S. installations in the Pacific.

Despite vaccinations, more than 20 states experience COVID-19 surges. Georgia firms pressured to take a stand against new voting law. Jordan's government thwarted a plot to destabilize the country.

City Ballet continues its commitment of presenting works choreographed by the great George Balanchine, plus this season works by additional choreographers to create a program for all who love ballet. In March at the Balboa Theatre, City Ballet’s performs its production of Rhapsody in Blue that includes Geoffrey Gonzalez’s take on George Gershwin’s popular score that established his reputation as a serious composer. This large and energetic ensemble work was created for the company’s virtual season last year – now patrons can have the full experience of seeing it performed live on stage! City Ballet continues its commitment of presenting works choreographed by the great George Balanchine, founder of the New York City Ballet, with the San Diego premiere of Danses Concertantes. First choregraphed in 1944, but re-choreographed in 1972 for the Stravinsky Festival at Lincoln Center in New York, this athletic and often jazzy choreography is a delight from start to finish. The Russian born choreographer is widely considered to be the greatest ballet choreographer of the 20th century and created over 300 ballets during his prolific career. With the addition of Danses Concertantes, City Ballet of San Diego will now have twenty of George Balanchine’s ballets in its repertoire. Also, on the program is La Bayadere -Kingdom of the Shades, hailed as one of Marius Petipa’s greatest masterpieces and has become one of the most celebrated ballets in all classical ballet. It continues to thrill and move audiences today as it did in its premiere over a hundred and forty years ago.

A powerful atmospheric river storm that swept through California set rainfall records and helped douse wildfires.

An unprecedented drought is afflicting nearly half of the European continent, damaging farm economies, forcing water restrictions and causing wildfires and threatening aquatic species.

Demand for COVID-19 testing has gone up as the virus surges across the nation. Luckily, testing has gotten better and people who want tests now have several options.

President Biden has a long to-do list when it comes to cybersecurity. He has to deal with a major cyber breach still under investigation, and there's a running debate over online conspiracy campaigns.