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In a $1.6 billion defamation suit, Dominion Voting Systems argues that Fox Corp. bosses Rupert Murdoch (left) and Lachlan Murdoch (right) were deeply involved in shaping editorial decisions at Fox News.

Rupert Murdoch says Fox stars 'endorsed' lies about 2020. He chose not to stop them

Under oath in a $1.6 billion defamation case, Murdoch says he wishes Fox News had been "stronger in denouncing" false claims of election fraud. Fox says the lawsuit threatens journalists' free speech.

Glen Lake Elementary Principal Jeff Radel, students Caleigh Brace, Hadley Mangan, Raqiya Hajik, teacher Betsy Julien; and student John Buettner, (front) pose for a portrait during a visit to Landscape Structures in Delano, Minn.

These students raised hundreds of thousands to make their playground accessible

When a grant for accessible playground equipment didn't cover all the costs, the students at a Minnesota elementary school launched a fundraising campaign.

Dede Murphy and other local election workers say members of an election denier group camped out in the hallways of their county building and yelled in their faces. Some say they were followed home or put in physical danger. Election workers across 22 states tell NPR they've received threats or felt unsafe doing their jobs.

For election workers, Trump's lies have meant threats, harassment and a poisoned dog

Election workers across 22 different states told NPR they've received threats or felt unsafe doing their jobs, and many are worried for 2024.

'Here There Are Blueberries'

By Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich Conceived and Directed by Moisés Kaufman A Co-Production With Tectonic Theater Project An album of never before seen World War II-era photographs arrives at the desk of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist Rebecca Erbelding. As Rebecca and her team of historians begin to unravel the shocking story behind the images, the album soon makes headlines around the world. In Germany, a businessman sees the album online and recognizes his own grandfather in the photos. He begins a journey of discovery that will take him into the lives of other Nazi descendants – in a reckoning of his family’s past and his country’s history. Here There Are Blueberries tells the story of these photographs – what they reveal about the Holocaust and our own humanity. Production Sponsors: The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation Vivien and Jeffrey Ressler Recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award July 26 – August 21, 2022 Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre Related links: La Jolla Playhouse on Instagram La Jolla Playhouse on Facebook Tectonic Theater Project on Twitter

Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, welcomes German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday.

Scholz and Xi agree Russia would cross a line with nuclear weapons in Ukraine

After a meeting with Xi in Beijing, Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the two leaders agreed that with the use of nuclear weapons, Russia would cross a line drawn by the international community.

Residents line up for COVID tests in Beijing, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. China is expanding lockdowns, including in a central city where factory workers clashed this week with police, as its number of COVID-19 cases hit a daily record.

China expands lockdowns as COVID-19 cases hit daily record

Daily mass testing was ordered in the city of Zhengzhou in what the local government called a "war of annihilation" against the virus.

Supervisors Take First Step In Allowing Home Kitchen Businesses

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 Wednesday to start the process of allowing micro-enterprise home kitchen operations throughout the county.

Taylor Swift poses with her trophies at the 50th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles in November, just days after the botched ticket presale.

Dozens of Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster in the wake of its ticket sale fiasco

The lawsuit, filed Friday, alleges fraud and antitrust violations, among other claims. Nearly 400 more people have since shown interest in joining and will be added as plaintiffs, a lawyer tells NPR.

57th Annual Western Days Parade- Lakeside

The community of Lakeside is excited to welcome back its Annual Western Days Parade in historic downtown Lakeside on Saturday, April 23 at 9:35 a.m. The theme this year is, “Reading—A Passport to Adventure.”' The Lakeside Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to host the parade in a spirit of community that supports the Lakeside Rodeo, local businesses and unites the community. The parade will feature exciting floats, local pageant queens and court, and equestrians from all over San Diego County. Local students will also be representing their esteemed arts, performing and world-class language immersion programs in the parade. For further information on this event please visit website: https://lakesidechamber.org/western-days-parade

Starbucks posts massive sales even as U.S. inflation soars

The global coffee chain reported record-breaking sales over the quarter that ended in October. Pumpkin spice sales jumped 17% this year compared to last, noted interim CEO Howard Schultz.

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