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Remembering Rev. Cecil Williams, champion of equality in San Francisco, dead at 94
by Scott Shafer
The legendary pastor of Glide Church died this week at the age of 94. He was known as a champion of racial equality, LGBTQ rights and San Francisco's most impoverished residents.
Stakes are high for Ford and the fate of electric cars as F-150 Lightnings leave lots
by Brittany Cronin
The Ford F-150 Lightning is starting to be delivered: a critical milestone for Ford. Auto makers have staked their futures on electric versions of their popular models, and they can't afford missteps.
Encore: What happened when during the insurrection? Here's a timeline of Jan. 6
On Thursday, the January 6 committee will lay out what it has learned about the attack on the Capitol. This is an audio timeline of the events on the day of the insurrection.
The only beast 'Jurassic World: Dominion' doesn't reference is a the-saurus
by Bob Mondello
The dinos have escaped and now we share the planet with them in Jurassic World: Dominion.
Biden has changed his tune on Saudi Arabia
by Scott Detrow
President Biden took a tough tack on Saudi Arabia when he came into office, calling it a "pariah" for its human rights abuses. But he's recently done an about-face. Oil is a big part of the reason.
Mass shooting survivors testified to Congress. Here's where gun legislation stands
Mass shooting survivors testified before Congress in favor of legislation to address gun violence. The emotional pleas contrast the businesslike negotiations between lawmakers to make change.
The Proud Boys indictment comes as political violence evolves
by Odette Yousef
The indictment of multiple former Proud Boys leaders pins seditious conspiracy charges on them for their alleged role in Jan. 6. But it barely registered a response on Proud Boys social media.
Live, laugh, lava: Yellowstone offers respite for teens struggling with mental health
by Jess Sheldahl
A teacher concerned about her students' mental health takes them to Yellowstone National Park to relax, learn and experience the joy of nature.
Fantastic Negrito's new music explores his 18th century ancestors' forbidden love
The new album from Fantastic Negrito, White Jesus Black Problems, tells the true story of two of his ancestors who defied the laws of colonial Virginia to be together.
China brought a major initiative to Pacific Island nations. It has the U.S. worried
by John Ruwitch
China's foreign minister recently wrapped up a visit to eight Pacific island nations, raising alarm in the U.S. and its allies.
Los Angeles should lose its lawns, some say
by Caleigh Wells
Los Angeles is facing some of the most severe water restrictions the city has ever seen. Will lawns survive? Some suggest the city should eliminate this elitist status symbol all together.
More abused gymnasts are suing the FBI over its handling of Nassar
by Kate Wells
About 100 victims of former gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar are suing the FBI. They say the agency mishandled complaints about Nassar in 2015, allowing him to continue his abuse until his arrest.