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Johnny Mims and his school band were wrapping up their last song when Birmingham police insisted the performance stop immediately. The confrontation ended with Mims tased in front of his students.

Vladimir Putin won a landslide reelection victory, taking some 87% of all ballots following three days of voting derided by Russia's opposition and the West as neither free nor fair.

The world's largest democratic polling exercise will take place until early June, in which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to win a third term in a landslide.

Opening statements were delivered Tuesday in the trial of two men who were charged along with nine other people in connection with the Jan. 9, 2021, "Patriot March" that devolved into brawls and violence.

The Center is playing an integral part in the recovery of the endangered Mexican gray wolf.

The California Seaweed Festival is an in-person FREE family friendly event celebrating the seaweed diversity of California! The festival will showcase seaweed uses and applications in art, cooking, farming, science, sustainable technology, and conservation. At the all-day event, we will have booths, exhibits, workshops, galleries, and hands-on activities to immerse you and your family in seaweed fun and knowledge. We also encourage the use of masks when in a crowded and enclosed areas, following the California set guidelines. The California Seaweed Festival is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization all donations to the festival help the festival continue to grow and be held each year! Festival Details! Sat. November 4 || 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: Port Pavilion on Broadway, San Diego Mark your calendars for the main event on Saturday, November 4, at the centrally located Port Pavilion in San Diego. We are thrilled to present a meticulously crafted program that will leave you inspired and captivated. Immerse yourself in a series of thought-provoking panels, including "Seaweed under Threat and Opportunities for Restoration," "Art for Conservation," "Starting a Seaweed Farm in California," "Funding Seaweed Ventures," "Indigenous People's Forum," “New Programs at Community Colleges” and an engaging Film session that explores the power of visual media in conservation efforts. Indulge in the vibrant atmosphere of our lively Beer Garden with seaweedy cocktails accompanied by live music. Explore the diverse offerings of our talented vendors and partake in cooking workshops. And let's not forget the selection of local flavors from the city's finest food trucks. This is an event for the whole family to enjoy, learn, celebrate, and have the incredible opportunity to connect with esteemed seaweed experts. Join us for an unforgettable experience! The California Seaweed Festival is a free event, with a suggested donation of $15.00. California Seaweed Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Jeffrey Epstein was a wealthy financier, who was charged with paying dozens of girls over many years for sex. He died in a jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.

"Maps & Memories” is inspired by Mingei International Museum’s Washi Transformed exhibit featuring highly textured two-dimensional works, expressive sculptures, and dramatic installations that explore the astonishing potential of Japanese handmade paper, known as washi. This concert features the San Diego Children’s Choir in works by Ilse Weber, as well as “Six Japanese Gardens” for solo percussion by Kaija Saariaho and the Hausmann Quartet performing Kojiro Umezaki’s “(Cycles) What falls must rise” for shakuhachi, string quartet and electronics. Arrive early for a complimentary pre-concert champagne reception at 6 p.m. This concert is put on by San Diego-based classical music organization Art of Elan in collaboration with the Mingei International Museum. View more of Art of Elan's upcoming 2023 season here: or view more of Mingei International Museum's upcoming exhibitions and events here. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

A fan of both The Beatles and Beyoncé, 82-year-old Melba Pattillo Beals says the song is more special to her than ever. She is one of the Black students who helped desegregate U.S. public schools.

Too few trees at California’s schools mean there’s little protecting students from a warming planet. Here’s how advocates say the state can pay for more shade.