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Georgia has emerged as one of the swingiest states in politics, so it's no surprise that the first presidential debate happens there. But its voters are less excited for a repeat of the 2020 election.

Dinaw Mengestu's ingenuity and eloquence as a writer are on display in this novel about an Ethiopian American man who returns home only to learn that his father has just died.

Fridays at 8 p.m. and Encore Sundays at 10 a.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. THIS WEEK: This has been the most dramatic week in American politics since the January 6 riot. Following his attempted assassination, former President Donald Trump has solidified the Republican Party and energized his base by choosing Senator JD Vance as his running mate. For President Biden, however, his party is split over his re-election bid, while his COVID diagnosis has taken him off the campaign trail at the critical moment he is trying to convince Democrats he can beat Trump in November.

A fan said he emailed KYKC in Oklahoma and was told KYKC doesn't play Beyoncé, as it is a country radio station. The station said it did not yet have access to the song.

The "Ultimate World Cruise" consumed social media, with many comparing it to a reality show. But what was it really like? Passengers spoke with NPR, nine months and 60-plus countries later.

Lady Dottie & The Diamonds make their debut at Golden Island Dim Sum for the 132nd show of Dim Sum & Jazz! Seating Begins at 6:00 p.m. Music from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! Reservations are highly encouraged! Lady Dottie & the Diamonds -- including former members of GoGoGo Airheart -- perform covers of songs by Etta James, Muddy Waters, BB King, Buddy Holly, the Everly Brothers, the Staple Singers, Sam and Dave, Ray Charles, Howling Wolf, Danzig, the Rolling Stones, Leadbelly, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, the Sonics, Chuck Berry, Nazareth, Ike & Tina Turner, Billie Holiday, Little Richard, Guitar Slim, Otis Redding, T-Bone Walker, Skip James, Stevie Wonder, AC/DC, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Foghat, Sam Cooke, Robert Johnson, Bessie Smith, Huey Piano Smith, and the Clowns,. Originally a gospel singer, Dorothy Mae "Lady Dottie" Whitsett's early career included performing with Kool and the Gang and Clarence Carter, among others. Back then, she called herself Miss Dynamite, moving around from residences in Alabama, New Jersey, Portland, Seattle, and Atlanta. After moving from Atlanta to San Diego in 1984, she eventually formed a jazz duo after meeting keyboardist Joey Guevara in a local piano bar. They were joined by Guevara's bandmates from Operator X, Stephen Rey (bass) and Brian Cantrell (drums). Rounding out the band are two guitarists, Isaiah Mitchell and Nathan Beale (of Dirty Sweet), as well as Joey's brother Dan Guevara on horns. The band won two 2007 San Diego Music Awards, for Best Blues and Best Blues Album, as well as landing Best Blues again in 2008. They earned another Best Blues Album award in September 2009, as well as winning Best Blues (again) in 2011 and 2012. As of 2009, they are signed with Hi-Speed Soul Records, a label launched by local music store M-Theory Records. Want to know more events happening Golden Island? Join our Newsletter! Like Dim Sum & Jazz? Check out the rest of the schedule here! For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

This is the fourth test for Starship, and this time, it returned successfully to earth.

The seven-season show about a Baltimore police homicide unit didn’t feature gun battles and car chases. The tone, pacing and camera work were all groundbreaking when the show started in 1993.

This weekend's art and culture top picks: Tarrah Aroonsakool, San Diego Theatre Month, Las Migas, Daniel Hicks, classical music for kids and much more.

From New York City to Santa Fe, O’Keeffe studied and captured the intrigue of architecture. Simplified but never simple her work will inspire this studio. Subtle colors and high contrast, calm to dramatic, your work will have its own unique energy. Join Robin Douglas for this all-day immersion starting with art slides for inspiration, light snacks, and art making. Stay Connected with Oceanside Museum of Art! Facebook | Instagram | X - Twitter