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First, five candidates for governor were disqualified from the ballot. Then, the FBI arrested another one. After Tuesday, Michigan Republicans still face the biggest challenge yet — Gov. Whitmer.

The U.S. says it has killed the leader of al-Qaida. House Speaker Pelosi is expected to visit Taiwan despite a warning from China. Voters in the swing state will cast ballots in several key races.

Sweetwater Union High in the South Bay voted on a school reopening plan Monday night while Poway Unified and others will have to hold off on plans to bring back high schoolers. Plus, a day in the life of a teacher in Oakland, California and how she deals with remote teaching during the pandemic. And, voting began Monday in the special election to fill the 79th Assembly District seat vacated by Shirley Weber when she became secretary of state. Gov. Newsom’s popularity has fallen significantly after reaching record highs at the start of the pandemic. He’s likely to face a recall election later this year. Then, how the San Diego American Indian Health Center is working to keep its urban indigenous community healthy in body, mind and spirit amid the challenges posed by COVID-19. Finally, the sound of mariachi was synonymous with celebrations prior to the pandemic. Now, San Diego's mariachi bands have had to adapt and change their business models to survive.

VolunBEERS has teamed up with the San Diego Loyal professional soccer team to bring you two events in one! Help us make no-sew crate blankets for our furry friends at local dog rescues and service dog organizations. Then stay for the watch party and cheer on the final away game for our own play-off contenders, the San Diego Loyal! We’ll be at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Liberty Station. Join us outside in their “Movie Courtyard” and we’ll get down to business beginning at 6 p.m. by hand-crafting fleece dog blankets to keep our canine pals warm and comfortable during the winter. There will be a whole wall of excitement once the game begins at 7 p.m. and it is projected for all to enjoy. It’s an all-local event with HandsOn San Diego, Stone Brewery and the San Diego Loyal professional soccer team. Show your love for our community, enjoy locally crafted brew and cheer on our local team! Purchase your tickets today (https://www.handsonsandiego.org/volunbeers) and join us for our quarterly event that gives us the opportunity to give back to our community in a meaningful way, while having tons of fun and supporting local agencies and breweries. Drink Deal tickets are only $20 and include project supplies + one free 10 oz pour from one of Stone’s core beers. But hurry, the Drink Deal goes up to $25 after October 13! Can't make the event but want to make a donation? All donations benefit HandsOn San Diego allowing us to connect more volunteers with more nonprofits in our area. All public health guidelines will be followed to ensure attendees' safety at this event. HandsOn San Diego is on Facebook + Instagram

Ben Gallegos, the city manager of Firebaugh, Calif., believes a megastorm could wipe out his city. He's urging state and federal officials to invest more proactively in flood prevention measures.

Dr. Devika Bhushan went public with her diagnosis to help dispel stigma. In the process, she says, she's forged bonds with hundreds touched by mental illness.

Voters will decide whether to reform a 1919 law that keeps the city from charging single family homeowners a trash pickup fee.

Morning Edition spoke to more than 40 voters in two key districts in Ohio and Pennsylvania and found many aren't necessarily approaching issues as their parties would prefer. Here are four takeaways.

Weddings postponed due to COVID-19 are back on, creating a blockbuster year of celebrations. It brings both joy and new challenges to couples as well as caterers, DJs, photographers and more.

The auto industry is undergoing a once-in-a-century transformation and not just blue-collar workers are feeling the impact. Some white-collar jobs are now at risk.