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On August 10, five journalists were killed by the Israeli military. Another five were killed on Monday. At least 247 have been killed since the October 7 attacks. -
Sunni Khalid/KALW NewsThe Office of the Independent Police Auditor oversees internal affairs investigations and provides recommendations to improve department performance.
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Jonny DiamondDoes our rational mind give us a distorted picture of the world? -
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Bird Lives! Today is the birthday of Charlie Parker!
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Songs of blood, sweat, and toil on the eve of Labor Day – Sunday, August 31 at 4 pm. -
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