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Before Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ever served in public office, he was a high school teacher and assistant football coach. Those who knew him then, and who stayed in touch, told NPR what they learned.

SeaWorld celebrates Día de los Muertos from November 3 to November 5 with the flavors and sounds of this family centric Mexican tradition. Large, beautifully dressed Catrina statues will welcome guests as they discover ofrendas (offerings) of mementos and flowers honoring loved ones who have passed. There will also be special food options available for purchase in the park. Stay Connected on Facebook

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE presents a virtual PAST FORWARD conversation exploring whether the First Amendment and its near absolute protection of free speech makes Americans more vulnerable to political extremism. This conversation is inspired by the new film "Nazi Town, USA." Panelists will discuss the contours of the First Amendment's free speech protections, and the extent to which they have been used to permit public hate speech and other extremist beliefs, contrasting these legal precedents with those of other Western countries. Featured guests: Dr. Mary Anne Franks: Professor in Intellectual Property, Technology, and Civil Rights Law at George Washington Law School and the President and Legislative & Tech Policy Director of the nonprofit organization Cyber Civil Rights Initiative Steven J. Ross: Distinguished Professor of History and Director of the University of Southern California’s Casden Institute for the Study of the Jewish Role in American Life The discussion will be moderated by Adriane Lentz-Smith, Associate Professor of History at Duke University, where she teaches courses on the Civil Rights Movement, Black Lives, Modern America, and History in Fact and Fiction. RSVP NOW The conversation will also be streamed live on AMERICAN EXPERIENCE's Facebook and YouTube channels.

Three people have now died connected to the listeria outbreak among Boar’s Head deli meats, the CDC said. A person most recently died in Virginia, adding to earlier deaths in New Jersey and Illinois.

Paris spent billions to clean up the River Seine for Olympic swimming, with mixed results. Baltimore knows how difficult it can be.

Join us for an evening with USD Law Professor Dov Fox, to discuss his audiobook, "Donor 9623", about reproductive medicine, mental health, the power of law — and its limits — when the ones we count on the most let us down the hardest. It's a haunting tale of human resilience, the fragility of family, and what it takes to forgive the unforgivable. The eight-episode Part One was named Audible's top audiobook and podcast of the year, with a concluding Part Two (five episodes) released in 2023.

The children of Mission Hills United Methodist Church will be leading the community in re-enacting the journey of Mary and Joseph as they search for shelter in Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus on Sunday, December 10 at 4 p.m. “This story symbolizes how Mary and Joseph were turned down for shelter until one innkeeper made room for them in their manger,” said Rev. Jeanette Bragunier, Associate Pastor of Mission Hills UMC. “We strive to be open and welcoming to all and this demonstrates that even the Holy Family as sojourners were challenged in finding shelter,” shared Rev. Bragunier. The short journey will be narrated in English and Spanish and the public is invited to join in the procession beginning at the church steps and walking through the neighborhood and stopping at several locations to sing carols, before returning to the church for pinatas, crafts, and traditional Mexican refreshments. The Las Posadas celebration has been a tradition in Latin America for over 400 years. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Mariah Carey, Cher, Sinéad O'Connor, Mary J. Blige and Sade are on the latest inductee shortlist. It's notable for an institution long focused on white male artists.

The law, which was passed after the Sandy Hook school shooting, bans dozens of firearms — including AR-15s, AK-47s and the Barrett .50-caliber sniper rifle — and puts a 10-round limit on magazines.

Bean, who became the second former Major League Baseball player to come out as gay in 1999 before becoming the sport’s senior vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, has died. He was 60.