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Top Democrats in Washington are mired in crisis over President Biden's continued candidacy — exacerbated by his COVID diagnosis. Biden has said he expects to be the party's nominee and is undeterred.

An innovative program in Tampa aims to stop community violence by focusing on teens arrested for carrying guns. It offers support and mentors so they can get a new start outside of the jail system.

Leonard Glenn Francis has faced a federal judge for the first time since snipping off his ankle monitor in 2022 and disappearing weeks before a sentencing hearing on charges that he offered over $500,000 in cash bribes to Navy officials, defense contractors and others.

Retired military chaplain David Peters, who has conducted services at Arlington National Cemetery, tells NPR's Michel Martin that the final resting place of some 400,000 U.S. service members is supposed to be free of politics.

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents the heartbreaking romance, "Failure: A Love Story" as its next student production! By the end of 1928, all three Fail sisters will be dead — expiring in reverse order, youngest to oldest, from blunt object to the head, disappearance, and finally consumption. Tuneful songs, and a whimsical chorus follow the story of Nelly, Jenny June, and Gerty as they live out their lives above the family clock repair shop near the Chicago River, before their time unexpectedly runs out. A magical, musical fable where, in the end, the power of love is far greater than any individual’s successes or failures. Director Benjamin Cole is eager to share the talents of his student cast. “The show offers some unique challenges for creative staging with characters like Front Door, Moses the ball python, December and Mae the feral monk parakeets, and even Cuckoo Clock,” Cole reveals. “We’re exploring storytelling in a way not often seen in youth theatre,” he insists. Assistant Director Steve Smith adds, “This incredibly emotional script is both tragic and beautiful. It is a treat to work on with our students!” The show runs a sweet 90 minutes with no intermission and hopes to be the perfect date night for Valentine’s week. Additional production staff includes Sound Designer, Caleb Foley; Stage Manager, Paul Smith; and Lighting and Projections Designer, Liam Sullivan. The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep proudly delivers high-quality theatre instruction and six student theatre productions throughout the year, offering accessible and fun training for various age groups. Check out all the upcoming options on the Theatre School website northcoastreptheatreschool.org. Featured in the cast are (Bugz Baltzer, Del Mar; Kai Bunyak, Cardiff; Landon Friis, Carlsbad; Kate Goodman, Carlsbad; Charlotte Larson, Carlsbad; Gabriela Neira, Carmel Valley; Isabella Podesta, Carlsbad; Nicole Sample, Carlsbad; Harper Smith, Encinitas; and Alicia Vazquez-Artigas, Carmel Valley). Performances are February 15th through 18th on the MainStage at North Coast Repertory Theatre: 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. Suite D, Solana Beach, CA 92075 with show times 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. February 15th & 16th, 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. February 17th, and 2 p.m. February 18th. Ticket prices are regularly $25.00 for adults and $21.00 for seniors 65 and older, children under age 19, and active military. Please call the box office to reserve your tickets today: 858-481-1055. For more information visit: northcoastreptheatreschool.org Stay connected Facebook / Instagram

California and other states — and some cities — have learned a lesson: Bans on plastic bags don’t always go as planned. In fact, California's original ban made things worse.

The photo of a girl in Gaza killed by an Israeli airstrike while wearing pink roller skates goes viral and draws attention to the plight of children nearly a year into the war.

Ukraine needs more soldiers as its troops defend Ukrainian territory and carry out an offensive inside Russia. An elite Ukrainian military unit offers civilians a one-week tryout as soldiers.

Raise your hand if you’re overwhelmed by all the technology your kids have access to and worried about what it might be doing to them.

Taylor Fritz surged with a six-game run against a fading Frances Tiafoe, also of the U.S., to come out on top 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 and reach his first Grand Slam final.