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A committee of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is critical in setting national vaccine policy. It's also vulnerable to political interference.

With a skin sample from a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth, scientists are gaining new insights into what made the animals tick. The findings could also help controversial de-extinction efforts.

Casting a ballot after serving in prison comes with joy and pain for the formerly incarcerated, particularly because not everyone has their rights restored after completing their sentence.

Before Tuesday, North Carolina had 136 offenders on death row, among the top 5 largest death rows in the U.S. Gov. Roy Cooper's office said it had received clemency petitions from 89 of them.

The annual sPARK Awards, presented by Forever Balboa Park, recognize Balboa Park’s most significant advancements in innovation, creativity, and sustainability over the past year. On Thursday, May 9, at 5:00 p.m., we celebrate the award winners and nominees and learn from engaging speakers, including our special guest speaker Betsy Brennan, the President & CEO of Downtown San Diego Partnership. Guests can also explore the San Diego Air & Space Museum while listening to live jazz music and enjoying delicious bites and an open bar—all in the company of fellow Balboa Park lovers. sPARK Awards Nominees The Enhancing Ecosystems Award recognizes outstanding efforts to improve the environmental wellbeing and sustainability of Balboa Park. This year's nominees include: - CleanUp Kitsune - Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum of San Diego | Happi Helpers Program - San Diego Natural History Museum | Nature Trail at the Nat The Igniting Innovation Award recognizes innovation, imagination, and risk-taking related to Balboa Park. This year's nominees include: - ARTIFACT Mingei International Museum | ARTIFACT at Night with Chef Tim Kolanko - Patrons of the Prado | Bucks4Buses - René Smith, Balboa Park Advocate and Volunteer - San Diego Automotive Museum | IGNITE Academy - Tree San Diego | Tree Treks The Crossing Boundaries Award recognizes interdisciplinary or cross-sector collaboration that demonstrates Balboa Park's multifaceted impact. This year's nominees include: - Balboa Park / San Diego High School Working Group - Cultural Volunteer Managers Council - Doug Snider, Artist - Mingei International Museum and House of Pacific Relations Cottages | Cups to Connections: Global Gestures of Hospitality - Museum of Us and Friends of Friendship Park | Border Wall Preservation Project - San Diego Model Railroad Museum - San Diego Architectural Foundation | Built Environment Education Program - Timken Museum of Art and Balboa Art Conservation Center For more information visit: foreverbalboapark.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

In Pittsburgh, entire houses have been converted into individual art installations filled with unusual objects. A new house is now open.

Manhattan prosecutors filed murder and other charges against Luigi Mangione Monday night. Earlier in the day Mangione was arraigned on firearms and forgery charges in Pennsylvania after his arrest.

In 2018, Newsom promised to add 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. The state is making progress, but how much depends on the definition of “apprenticeship.”

A Songwriter’s Serenade features an evening blend of acoustic singer/songwriter talent Friday, August 2nd from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. performing at the Maritime Museum of San Diego aboard the elegant Victorian-era 1898 steam ferryboat Berkeley. The audience will enjoy an evening of Pop, Folk, Alternative and Americana music genre performances featuring longtime Maritime Museum of San Diego leader, curator, muse and master songwriter Mark Montijo, professional and songwriting power duo Stucky Leigh and international performing songwriter, maker of movies and music Gregory Page. Mark will be accompanied by multi-instrumental artist Lenny Bole. Mark Montijo, former Maritime Museum Curator, Chief Administrator, and Vice President, now spends much of his time writing and performing original music, a career he abandoned in his youth. American Songwriter Magazine generously described his music as “... brilliant songwriting, evoking that gentle, poignant place John Prine brought us to so often, merging the sorrow with some laughter...”, and his recently recorded song “Someone Can Fly” earned him an Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting Award at the 19th Annual Great American Song Contest. Born and raised in San Diego, Lauren Leigh is a professional vocalist and award-winning songwriter known for her unique and versatile voice and powerhouse soul. Lauren has been recognized with five nominations for the San Diego Music Awards and won Best Pop Song in 2022 for her original song “Trust Fall”. She recently paired with Will Stucky, a relative newcomer to San Diego to form the duo Stucky Leigh. Will’s musical background includes a music composition degree in Oklahoma. Now residing in California, he has continued to view music as the main source for experiencing joy, expressing grief, & connecting with good people. London born international performing songwriter Gregory Page spent much of his adult life as a working musician, writing, performing, and traveling the world with his catalog of songs that highlight his unique perspective on life. Page’s music has been featured on BBC, NPR, and film and television soundtracks. Page has also worked with an extensive list of amazing artists, most recently writing and touring with Jason Mraz, but also sharing the stage with other likeminded legends including John Prine, Bob Dylan, John Doe, Jewel, and John C. Reilly. For more information visit: sdmaritime.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Trudeau's decision after almost a decade in power sets the stage for a succession fight to select a new prime minister.