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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WXXI listener Jonathan Black and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

The deaths of three U.S. service members mark the first American casualties since the start of operation "Epic Fury" on Saturday. President Trump said "there will likely be more" Americans killed.

The Iranian government has announced 40 days of mourning. The country's supreme leader was killed following an attack launched by the U.S. and Israel on Saturday against Iran.

The ongoing government shutdown is exacerbating a funding crisis for private defense attorneys who take on cases as part of the Criminal Justice Act program. We look at the local impact.

The measure will allow the state to redraw its congressional districts to open up more seats for Democrats, countering Republican moves in Texas.

Iran fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states Sunday after vowing massive retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel.

First, a settlement was reached last year between the city of San Diego and a group of RV owners who live in their vehicles, but now the RV owners say the city is violating terms of the settlement. Then, the San Diego City Council votes to raise valet parking fees. And, an interview with journalist and author, Osita Nwanevu. Then, oyster castles in South County are protecting against erosion. Finally, a San Diego dog who will star in the next “Air Bud” film!

Can I quote song lyrics in my manuscript? Or talk about how much my main character enjoys eating at McDonald’s (TM)? What if I want to write about real people? Can I be sued for defamation? And what about publishing contracts? Are there red flags I should look out in contracts with agents and publishers? This session will answer these questions and more, in a user-friendly accessible manner. You will learn what to worry about and more importantly what NOT to worry about, and when (and how) to find affordable legal assistance if you need it. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

This workshop invites you to see the world through the overlooked objects that surround us. What does a café chair witness each day? What secret name does a tree carry? Through poetry, short stories, and songs, we’ll practice writing from the perspective of objects—using their imagined voices as mirrors for our own inner landscapes. By giving life to what is usually silent, we learn to recognize the parts of ourselves that often go unnoticed. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

This live two-hour seminar teaches writers how to craft compelling, immersive historical fiction grounded in accurate research and powerful storytelling. Learn key elements of the genre (authentic worldbuilding, era-appropriate dialogue, engaging characters, strong plot structure, meaningful themes, and realistic conflict) while discovering how to balance factual history with creative license. Ideal for authors seeking to elevate their fiction with richer settings, deeper emotional resonance, and historically plausible narratives. Participants will gain practical techniques for avoiding anachronisms, developing believable characters, leveraging historical events, and building vivid, transportive story worlds that captivate modern readers. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram