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Democratic lawmakers had urged President Biden to use his clemency powers to address disparities in sentences for offenses involving crack cocaine.

The Australian Open's animated tennis livestreams are making a splash. U.S. leagues have used similar technology to put Simpsons on the football field and superheroes on ice skates.

Comic-Con’s 2024 Masquerade on-stage costume competition, a tradition at Comic-Con since 1974, will be Saturday evening, July 27, starting at 8:30 p.m. The event celebrates not only the contribution of costuming to the popular arts but also the amazing creations that our attendees make and bring to the convention. The costume presentations, intermission entertainment, and awards presentation will run approximately two and a half hours and be set in the convention center’s 3,900-seat Ballroom 20, with overflow seating available with large screens in the Sails Pavilion and in a second ballroom. Entry Form Visit: www.comic-con.org/cc/things-to-do/masquerade

This year’s Fandom party musical guest will be the multi-platinum global superstar Jason Derulo. The 22-platinum-single singer, who has sold more than 250 million records worldwide, will be performing some of his most popular hits live at the party. The multi-platinum singer and songwriter, visionary entrepreneur, best-selling author, and committed philanthropist will help to celebrate Fandom’s 20th anniversary. You can also learn more about his upcoming Z2 graphic novel, Jason Derulo’s "Uzo," at the party. You can enter now for a chance to attend, and entries will close at 6 a.m. PT on July 19. And be sure to follow @getfandom on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok for additional party updates. The party is 21+ Visit: https://sdccblog.com/2024/07/fandom-brings-back-fan-favorite-party-to-san-diego-comic-con-2024/

Khan has denied wrongdoing and insisted since his arrest in 2023 that all the charges against him are a plot by rivals to keep him from returning to office.

Thursday through Sunday at the convention, fans can stop by the Fifth Avenue Landing immediately behind the convention center for an “unhinged” carnival activation. Attendees will find a variety of rides and attractions inspired by the series, including Mr. Johnson’s Closet of Curiosities, Gregory’s Garden Goofballs, and the Principal Ava-inspired swing ride “Finest One in, First One Out”. Additional fun includes Barbara’s “Blessed and Pressed”, Melissa’s MVP Showdown, Janine’s “Reach for the Stars” challenge, and a quirky dunk tank experience. To top it off, the Philadelphia Eagles Drumline will perform hourly, and a festival playlist curated by The Roots’ Questlove, Ava’s fictional former bandmate, will set the atmosphere. Visit: https://sdccblog.com/2024/07/abbott-elementary-is-bringing-a-v-a-fest-to-san-diego-comic-con-2024/ The activation will be open: Thursday, July 25 from 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, July 26 from 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27 from 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28 from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ABBOTT ELEMENTARY on Facebook / Instagram #AbbottElementary

Analysts say the country will burn a lot more natural gas in the coming years to meet soaring electricity demand, potentially locking in decades of heat-trapping emissions.

Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns discusses the challenges diplomats and business leaders face in China with Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep.

The fires have turned some electric car batteries and household items into "unexploded ordnances," says an EPA official tasked with the cleanup

NPR's Michel Martin talks to Amos Hochstein, senior adviser to President Biden, about the latest ceasefire deal in Gaza and his earlier negotiations for a ceasefire in Lebanon.