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Second suspected monkeypox case discovered in Sacramento County
The new suspected case is a close contact of the county's first case, which was confirmed this week by the CDC.
May 27, 2022
May 26, 2022
Texas shooting live updates: Officials reveal more details about how the Uvalde school shooting unfolded
An 18-year-old resident of Uvalde, Texas, has been identified as the gunman and is dead, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said at a news conference.
Celebrating the many faces of Miles Davis
Synonymous with cool and a signature muted trumpet sound, Miles Davis is one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time — but, he was so much more than that. On the 96th anniversary of his birth, we’ll explore his genre-defying musical legacy.
May 25, 2022
Monkeypox isn't like COVID-19 — and that's a good thing
Although monkeypox's recent spread has caused concern, its similarities to smallpox have given the public health world a head start on combating it.
May 25, 2022
What to say to kids when the news is scary
Whether a school shooting or a deadly tornado, scary events in the news can leave parents struggling to know when — and how — they should talk with their kids about it.
Newsom, lawmakers vow to speed up gun control bills after Texas school shooting
Newsom is sponsoring a bill that would allow residents to sue gun makers and sellers for damages if their weapons are used illegally. The governor said he wants to sign it and other gun control measures by the end of June.
May 24, 2022
Composer John Williams and cellist Yo-Yo Ma bring together 'A Gathering of Friends'
On a new album, the classical stars revisit the concerto Williams composed specifically for Ma, as well as some of Williams' most affecting film scores.
Tribes, environmental groups demand better management of the Bay-Delta
The San Francisco Bay and San Joaquin-Sacramento Delta have seen declining numbers of salmon and an uptick in harmful algal blooms in recent years.
May 24, 2022
Going electric: California car mandate would hit mechanics hard
About 32,000 California mechanics would lose jobs by 2040 under the proposed gas-powered car phaseout. Electric companies would gain workers.
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Law
Jurors in the Depp-Heard trial hear closing arguments and begin deliberations
May 27, 2022
The seven-person civil jury began its deliberations at 3 p.m. Friday and finished for the day about two hours later. They will resume Tuesday.

Russia-Ukraine recap
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 27)
May 27, 2022
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Investigations
Former Army Reservist and alleged white supremacist found guilty in Capitol riot trial
May 27, 2022
A jury found Timothy Hale-Cusanelli guilty for breaching the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The trial included dramatic testimony secretly recorded by Hale-Cusanelli's former roommate.

Uvalde elementary school shooting
12 stats to help inform the gun control debate
May 27, 2022
The debate over stricter gun control laws intensifies as details emerge from the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Uvalde elementary school shooting
Here's what experts say police should have done in the Uvalde school shooting
May 27, 2022
"It'd be great if you had some help — but I can assure you those kids need help more than you need help," says Steve Ijames, who trains police agencies on active-shooter situations.

Latin America
Colombia goes into elections Sunday with a leftist looking to make history
May 27, 2022
Colombia's presidential election is Sunday, and for the first time, a leftist candidate is favored to come out ahead. Business elites are nervous.

Goats and Soda
Scientists warned us about monkeypox in 1988. Here's why they were right.
May 27, 2022
Their prediction stemmed from the eradication of smallpox. Here's what they said more than three decades ago — and how it foreshadowed events of 2022.

TV Reviews
Disney+'s 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' struggles to live up to the storied legacy of 'Star Wars'
May 27, 2022
How do you keep up the suspense in a story, when the audience already pretty much knows how it ends?

National
A judge has dismissed Trump's lawsuit against New York's attorney general
May 27, 2022
A federal judge's dismissal of former President Donald Trump's lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James allows her civil investigation into his business practices to continue.

Politics
A human-trafficking case exposed farmworker abuses. The government is promising change
May 27, 2022
In response to a letter from Sen. Jon Ossoff, Homeland Security said it plans to begin the process to create new rules to increase protections for farmworkers.
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