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Young offenders are often denied credit for 'dead time' behind bars

Juvenile detention systems often deny young offenders credit for the time they spend waiting behind bars

South African boys from a rural area are briefed by an health worker from Doctors Without Borders before undergoing medical circumcision as a form of HIV prevention. The U.S. has supported male circumcision programs in countries with high rates of HIV. In his address to Congress this week, President Donald Trump listed aid programs that he considers an "appalling waste" and included "$10 million for male circumcision in Mozambique."

Trump says 'male circumcision in Mozambique' is a 'scam.' What's the program about?

In his Tuesday address to Congress, President Trump listed U.S.-funded programs that he considers an "appalling waste" — including "$10 million for male circumcision in Mozambique."

Andrea Hetheru chairs the Chollas Valley Community Planning Group, which appealed to the city to overturn the footnote. She stands in front of the Malcolm X Branch Library in Valencia Park on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

City staff recommend repealing footnote in San Diego code that singles out neighborhoods with the most Black residents

It allows developers to build much more densely only in the Encanto planning area.

Mineral-rich, war-torn DRC first stop for Trump's new Africa czar

Massad Boulos, Trumps new Senior Advisor for Africa and father-in-law to daughter Tiffany Trump, kicks starts his first official trip on the continent, with a visit to the mineral rich and war wracked Democratic Republic of Congo.

San Diego weekend arts events: Mother's Day art, cello and 'Hamilton'

This weekend in the arts: The "Hamilton" ticket lottery, Mother's Day activities and art, Alisa Weilerstein and Rafael Payare performing together, GI Film Festival San Diego and more.

A mural of the newspaper headline depicting San Diego as "America's Finest City" in downtown San Diego, Nov. 11, 2024.

San Diego tourism up in FY 2024 as tourists extend stays, spend more

San Diego tourism saw 32 million visitors spending $14.6 billion, leading to a record $22 billion economic impact, though international travel is still recovering.

Pope Francis speaks to journalists during the papal flight direct to Rio de Janeiro, Monday, July 22, 2013.

San Diego-area Catholics mourn death of Pope Francis at age 88

Catholics around the San Diego area joined faithful around the world and international leaders Monday to mourn the death of Pope Francis.

COVID gave rise to vaccine skepticism. That may affect preparedness for next pandemic

Public health officials are concerned about increasing polarization among Americans over vaccines.

Widespread firings start at federal health agencies including many in leadership

Staffers began receiving termination notices this morning as part of a major restructuring at HHS. Some senior leadership are on their way out too.

With CDC injury prevention team gutted, 'we will not know what is killing us'

Workers who track data on car crashes, drownings, traumatic brain injury, falls in the elderly, and other perils lost their jobs. Advocates worry life-saving work will stop.

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