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After her father died when she was 24, Catherine Coldstream entered a Carmelite monastery where she lived a life of prayer and obedience for 12 years. Her new memoir is Cloistered: My Years as a Nun.

Chocolate lovers won't see a sudden price spike for Valentine's Day — because the cost already has been rising for months. Extreme weather is largely to blame.

For the first time in 22-years women are running the top organization responsible for electing Latino Democrats to Congress. They say they know how to win with abortiona as a driving force.

Fed up with what they see as their industry's tolerance of men's transgressions and predatory behavior, women are telling their stories — in person, in group chats and on LinkedIn.

Jim Lee, Marvel Comics, Jamie Lee Curtis, zombies and luchadores!

The Housing Action Package is intended to expedite new units constructed across the city to help seniors, students and middle-income families.

Trees communicate. They migrate. They protect. They heal. We climbed into the NPR archives to find some of our favorite arboreal fiction, nonfiction, and kids' lit — get ready to branch out.

A Baltimore bridge serving as a vital highway artery collapsed early Tuesday after a nearly 1,000-foot-long container ship crashed into it, sending several people into the frigid water below.

To honor Juneteenth as an important part of American History, please join us for Juneteenth at UC San Diego Park & Market: A Celebration of Black Art, Music, and Community on Sunday, June 18 from Noon to 7 p.m. This event includes a black-owned business market, a panel discussion on “What does liberation mean in the 21st Century?”, and live music throughout the day. The festivities conclude with a Neo Soul performance by some of San Diego's best musicians. This free event is open to the public and includes complimentary food and beverages. This celebratory event was made possible by support from the County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce, and our Community Partners Courtney Dade, Terrell Thompson, and Blake Dye. Information about the Panel Discussion: What does Liberation mean to you? Featuring: Dr. Helen Griffith, Executive Director, The Preuss School UC San Diego Bruce Mayberry, Chairperson, County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce Brisa Johnson, Director, San Diego Black Worker Center Blake Dye, CEO, SMPL Collective Marisol "Dottie" Dothard, Biomedical Sciences PhD Student, UC San Diego Moderator: Loren Cobbs, Founder of SD Melanin & Champion for Diversity and Inclusion Event Schedule: Noon - 7 p.m. Vendor Market with a DJ, singers and live piano in The Forum with art, crafts, and services 2:30 - 3 p.m. Welcome Ceremony in The Guggenheim Theatre featuring remarks by Dr. Becky Petitt 3 - 4:15 p.m. Panel Discussion in The Guggenheim Theatre featuring community partners representing commerce, the workforce, arts and culture and education. 4:30 - 5 p.m. Choir Performance by The A Squad on The Grand Staircase 5:15 - 7 p.m. Neo Soul/Jazz Performance by Soul Sunday and Serenade Social in The Guggenheim Theatre The community is invited to join the event by hosting vendor booths, showcasing visual art, volunteer, or provide sponsorship. Space is limited so please email DESarts@ucsd.edu before May 25 for consideration.

SAG-AFTRA workers have been on strike since July, when they joined screenwriters on their strike.