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The death rate for Marburg virus can be as high as 90%. There are no approved vaccines and treatments. So how did Rwanda achieve what one doctor calls an "unprecedented" success in controlling its outbreak?

The environmental group is trying to halt a new deal to reduce water taken from the river, saying it could accelerate the release of toxic dust in towns along the Salton Sea.

If you care for someone who refuses help, join us to explore what causes resistance in people living with dementia. Develop new strategies that strengthen relationships, build trust, and preserve dignity. This class is presented by local non-profit Alzheimer's San Diego and pre-registration is recommended. If you would like to learn more, please visit here. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

The CBS News vice presidential debate will be the only time Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz get to face off ahead of the 2024 election. Here's what to expect.

A group of Black female scientists and mathematicians known as NASA's “Hidden Figures” were honored Wednesday with Congressional Gold Medals, the highest award given to citizens by Congress.

The Freedom Party on Sunday secured the first far-right national parliamentary election victory in post-World War II Austria. But political rivals have said they won’t work with the party's leader.

Rumaan Alam’s previous novel was an inspired swirl of suspense, social commentary and apocalyptic disaster. His latest is about a young Black woman working for a uber-rich white philanthropist.

The Department of the Navy and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton signed the lease with California's State Parks office and Department of General Services to keep the popular beach open to the public.

Join us for a free event to honor Walter Munk’s legacy of daring exploration and discovery, and the Kumeyaay heritage and culture at La Jolla Shores for more than ten thousand years. The event will begin with a traditional Kumeyaay Smudge Ceremony where Elders and Bird Singers will bless the area, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open Ocean Alley and Kumeyaay Way. On Kumeyaay Way, you will have the opportunity to build and launch tule boats with Stan Rodriguez, our Keynote Speaker and President of the Kumeyaay Community College, and learn about traditional crafts and customs. Visit 48 Exhibitors on Ocean Alley with ocean-related, interactive, educational projects, engaging each member of the family with the wonder and fragility of our oceans. Be sure to get a sticker for your Passport at every booth when you participate in an interactive science or art project designed for children of all ages. Register at the Blue Latitudes booth for a hands-on demonstration of a DeepTrekker Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) at the La Jolla Shores Hotel pool between 10:30 a.m. and Noon. Tour THE MAP of the Grand Canyons of La Jolla. Each participant will receive a laminated Fish ID card and discover many of the secrets hidden in THE MAP. At noon, Kevin Robinson, one of SeaWorld’s Trainers who helped nurse J.J. the Orphaned Baby Gray Whale back to health, will join us to thank the generous Donors who made J.J.’s new Shade Sail possible. Next, Dave Scott (KUSI Meteorologist, Retired), will Emcee a short program that will conclude with the much-anticipated unveiling of the bronze sculpture, “From the HEIGHTS of Mt. Soledad to the DEPTHS of the Grand Canyons of La Jolla, a project Walter Munk believed was critical to the understanding of what lies offshore. Meet the Artist, Carl Glowienke, our generous Donors, and the many experts who graciously gave of their time and talent to make this project a reality! Installation of the 4,000 pound bronze sculpture will take place on Wednesday, October 11th in Kellogg Park. Please register to volunteer by going to waltermunkfoundation.org and click on the pink banner at the top of the page to take you to additional information. Lots of fun for everyone! For more information visit: waltermunkfoundation.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Director Lila Avilés' film is a celebration of family and spirituality in contemporary Mexican society. And it's a beacon of how women filmmakers are becoming the new face of Mexican cinema.