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These colorful snakes aren't just works of art. Erected for the World Health Assembly, they're meant to draw attention to an extremely neglected health issue: snakebite.

It may look like a drag queen threw up in there, but "nobody leaves unhappy" from the drag palace on El Cajon Boulevard.

Nurses at Palomar Health in Escondido held a rally Thursday, over demands they say the hospital is failing to meet. In other news, hotel workers at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront are returning to work Friday with a new contract, after they spent more than a month on strike. Plus, a local sign painter went viral on TikTok while applying for a major artist residency, bringing attention to a timeless trade.

Doctors prescribed "absolute rest" for Pope Francis, the Vatican said Saturday, a day after the 88-year-old pope was admitted to a hospital following a weeklong bout of bronchitis.

When NPR is in the news, its journalists aim to cover what's happening the same way they cover other news or an organization. The newsroom follows a protocol that seeks to ensure only a small number of employees, none of whom are directly involved in the news event, works on the coverage.

Location: The Westgate Hotel – Haunted Regency Room, 2nd floor It’s time to celebrate witching season with a deliciously magical afternoon in the Westgate Hotel’s haunted Regency room. Come dressed in your most bewitching costume and we’ll serve our renowned afternoon tea complete with house-made pastries, savory tea sandwiches, gourmet teas, beverages, and a host of treats with a distinctly wicked twist. Photo-worthy activations will be present. The price includes a glass of champagne for adults and a take-home gift for children. Reserve early; seating is limited. Visit: Witches of the Westgate Tea The Westgate Hotel on Instagram and Facebook

In his forthcoming book, The Party's Interests Come First, American University professor Joseph Torigian writes about Xi Jinping's father, Xi Zhongxun, a noted Chinese politician himself.

Major League Baseball has lifted the lifetime ban of Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and 15 other deceased players. The move clears the way for a Hall of Fame vote but doesn't guarantee admission.

Federal employees have received a second email from the Office of Personnel Management asking them what they did last week.

USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has opened up 73 jobs to internal candidates. They include roles just vacated by people who are receiving full pay and benefits through September.