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Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., who earlier Tuesday was chosen by House Republicans to be the third speaker nominee in as many weeks, has dropped out.

The 71-year-old man accused in the fatal stabbing of the 6-year-old boy in Illinois, which also seriously wounded his mother, was motivated by the Israel-Hamas war, officials say.

The notable music journalist has been removed from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, the organization announced.

Have a Hoppin’ Good Time at our ALL-NEW Easter Celebration! Don’t miss Elmo’s Eggstravaganza – our exciting ALL-NEW Easter Celebration daily, April 1 – 9! Guests can visit Sesame Place for a hoppin’ good time with rides, a stage show, the Sesame Street Party Parade, and special Easter fun with everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed in their Easter best! Take photos with the Easter Bunny, take a spin on your favorite rides, participate in an interactive Easter Egg Scavenger hunt, and shake your bunny tail at the ALL-NEW Furry Friends Bunny Hop Dance Party. It's sure to be an egg-cellent time! For more information about the different activities and admission costs, please refer to below: - Tickets - Season Passes Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

This concert will present a short advance of San Diego Civic Youth Ballets’ rendition of William Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. This magical, family-friendly ballet about the unexpected power of love is based on Shakespeare’s classic comedy and set to the enchanting music of Mendelssohn. Following the romantic adventures and misadventures of two pairs of mortal lovers, a mystical king and queen, an artist transformed into a donkey, and a mischievous fairy named Puck. The SDCYB presentation of their newest show will be an abbreviated version of the full performance, directed by SDCYB Artistic Director Danika Pramik-Holdaway, preceding its show run at the historic Casa del Prado Theatre, April 6-8, 2023. Following the preview, San Diego Civic Organist Raúl Prieto Ramírez will perform premier Mendelssohn selections. Social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The county Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a policy to increase of human trafficking awareness education in public schools.

MCASD's ongoing partnership with SpaceTime responds to works on display, presenting rare artist videos and live performances. April's collaboration will respond to "Griselda Rosas: Yo te cuido," featuring local artist Armando De La Torre ("La Innocente") and renowned poet Cecilia Vicuña ("Paracas"). Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Ismail Haniyeh's visit to the Egyptian capital was part of a flurry of diplomacy aimed at securing another cease-fire and hostage swap between Israel and his Palestinian militant group.

The confirmed death toll from the weekend flooding did not include Derna, which was inaccessible, and many of the thousands missing there were believed carried away by waters after two dams burst.

This screening is made possible with the support of the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles and is part of the Kino! Germany Now! Film Series. Director: Andreas Dresen | Runtime: 119 minutes | Year: 2022 | Rating: Unrated | Country: Germany / France | Languages: German, Turkish w/ English subtitles, English| Fiction Genre: Fiction About the film: October 2001. Bremen, Germany. For Rabie Kurnaz (Kaptan), a loving wife and mother, her close-knit Turkish-German immigrant family is the center of her world. Shortly after her oldest son Murat (Öztürk) goes missing, the Kurnaz’ learn that he has been arrested in Pakistan, detained without trial and sent to the Guauntanomo Bay Detention Camp as a suspected terrorist. Rabiye immediately springs into action, but soon finds herself alone and out of her depth. Things change for the dedicated, albeit impulsive and impatient Rabiye, when she finds Bernhard Docke (Scheer), a level-headed human rights lawyer, who takes on her case. Together, the two find themselves enmeshed in global politics as they battle for the release of her son, all the way to the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. Veteran filmmaker Andreas Dresen skillfully directs Kaptan’s award-winning blend of drama and humor in her portrayal of the real Rabiye Kurnaz. Laila Stieler’s award-winning screenplay captures Kurnaz’ determination and dedication to her family and justice.