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The United Nations today sent its top humanitarian official, John Holmes, to Sri Lanka to push for more protection for civilians trapped in the island's war zone. The UN estimates nearly 6,500 civilians have been killed there in the last three months. The conventional war now appears to be in its final stages. But does that mean the island's civil conflict is finally at an end? NPR's South Asia Correspondent Philip Reeves reports.

Osaka has won four major tournaments, including two Australian Opens and two U.S. Opens. She is making her comeback after taking hiatuses from the sport in recent years.

The charity responds to questions about its overhead costs, such as the $26 million it spent on conventions — including at least one that was held at a luxury resort.

After three months without anyone winning the top prize in the lottery, a ticket worth an estimated $1.22 billion was sold in California for the drawing Friday night.

Cooper Flagg and Paige Bueckers, the presumptive top picks in this year's NBA and WNBA drafts, are on deck this weekend with hopes of a national title. But the star power doesn't stop with them.

This free one week STEM summer camp for Middle School Girls lets them learn about what engineers do through hands-on projects. A main goal is to show that math and science can be fun when applied to projects and real problems. This camp is affiliated with the National Academy of Engineering’s Engineer Girl Ambassador program.

Test your wits at our Halloween Trivia Night. If you're into horror, scary movies, and folklore, you'll love showing off your skills. After all, if you've got it, haunt it! Teams (maximum of 6 people per team) are invited to come nerd out with us and decide once and for all who's the brains of the group.

The winning team will receive one $25 gift certificate to the center, good for admission, workshops, gift shop purchases, planetarium events, and more to go along with all those bragging rights--give ’em pumpkin to talk about! Have a drink, come up with a ridiculous team name (FrankEinsteins, anyone?), and start the weekend off right with a fun trivia challenge.

Cost $12 for nonmembers & $10 for members Ticket price includes two beverages (alcoholic and nonalcoholic options available) and light appetizers

Theme Spooky-themed trivia night all about horror, scary movies, and folklore to celebrate Halloween. There may be tricks, but there will definitely be treats.

Ages 21 & up only

Join us for a spooktacular Flicks on the field located at the Pensacola Greyhound Track Friday, October 30th, 2020. This Halloween edition will include a trunk or treat starting at 6pm. Award will be given for best decorated trunks as well as best costumes! The movie will start at dusk on the Wind Creek Casino outdoor movie screen. Enjoy the movie from the comfort of your vehicle, or bring lawn chairs or a blanket to watch while safely socially distancing. Concessions will be available at the location. Our Feature Film: Hotel Transylvania When monsters want to get away from it all, they go to Count Dracula's (Adam Sandler) Hotel Transylvania, a lavish resort where they can be themselves without humans around to bother them. On one special weekend, Dracula invites creatures like the Invisible Man, the Mummy and others to celebrate the 118th birthday of his daughter, Mavis (Selena Gomez). However, an unforeseen complication unfolds when an ordinary human unwittingly crashes the party and falls in love with Mavis.

The Feb. 4 speech could be awkward for the president if the Senate is still considering articles of impeachment in a trial at the same time. It's also one day after the Iowa caucuses.

The award was set up in 2010 after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to a Chinese dissident. Chinese media said the former Cuban leader was honored because he didn't use force in foreign relations.