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The University of Iowa’s Office of the State Archaeologist said a 12-day excavation yielded “several mastodon bones,” primarily from the skull. Mastodons are distant cousins of elephants.

The world's most populous country has consistently favorable views of U.S. President-elect Trump. In a Pew Research Center poll, 42% of Indians, including 51% of men, said they had confidence in him.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3059 into law Monday, intended to allow more families to receive donor milk for their babies regardless of what insurance they have.

Questions about sex and intimacy often go unanswered for people with cancer. It's a glaring problem, especially for the growing number of young people being diagnosed.

Anomaly! Songwriter! Keyboard genius! Born the mysterious son of two professional artists Anthony Smith knows no creative limits. He has mastered the craft of piano key solos and melodies. From jazz to crunk, Mr. Smith is the universal funk. His Herbie Hancock chops and Roy Ayers flair make him a late night favorite everywhere. Anthony holds a degree in Music from San Diego State University and is equally as comfortable in the boardroom as he is performing and producing music. Mr. Smith is currently the head of A&R for New Century Soul Records. Anthony Smith has been performing, arranging, composing and producing music professionally for 25 years. As a pianist, keyboardist and vibraphonist, he has worked with many well-known artists in the world of jazz, and also pop, rock and a variety of other genres. In addition to working as a sideman in a large number of both local and touring groups, Anthony has led many of his own bands, performing extensively throughout the U.S., and also abroad on occasion. Anthony is also a prolific composer and writer, having written and produced numerous albums, screenplays, stage plays, and a 700-page memoir titled The Lizard Stays in the Cage, published in 2013. His latest work is a series of conversation with today’s living jazz vibraphonists, titled Masters of the Vibes, and published by Marimba Productions, Inc. He served for years on the jazz faculty at San Diego State University, where he earned a Masters Degree in 2010, and was the regular keyboardist for The Mighty Untouchables, one of San Diego’s premier variety pop/rock acts. Anthony also performed regularly for many years with a who’s who of San Diego’s finest jazz musicians, appearing live at many of the city’s top clubs and venues on an ongoing basis. “… a jazz artist of the highest level — a deep thinker with an interest in pushing the vibraphone more into the focus of jazz fans and enthusiasts.” — Behn Gillece See more events here For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Jamal Soliman is a prominent Syrian actor, director, and producer with a distinguished career in theater and film. Educated in Damascus and Leeds University, Soliman also engages in political advocacy, having held a key role in the Syrian Negotiations Commission.

Residents feeling the Palisades Fire abandoned their cars in gridlock traffic as the wildfire approached. Evacuation planning is central to saving lives in wildfires, but many communities are behind.

As the new cases and related deaths fall in sub-Saharan Africa, the virus is rearing its head elsewhere. What's the cause? And the solution?

Jackson made a cameo in the romantic comedy musical & Juliet on Saturday night. She told NPR: "I got a call, and someone said, 'We heard that this was your lifelong dream.' And it is."