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Microsoft Rolls Out New Office 2016

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Microsoft launches the first new version of Office in three years to focus on improving collaboration while saving users time.

Office 2016 adds features like "co-authoring" in Microsoft Word, which lets multiple users type in a document and see what others are doing in real time. There will also be new chart styles for Excel and "Smart Lookup" function that lets users drop information from the web into a document. 

The new update features are meant to execute real-time collaboration, cloud-based storage, team chat and other team-focused features from competitors like Google Drive, Slack and more.



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'I Believe': Crowd Chants Soccer Song for Pope Francis Arrival

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A crowded tarmac greeted Pope Francis on his first ever trip to the United States on Tuesday with boisterous chants before the pontiff rolled away in a Fiat. 

Before the pontiff's plane landed, the excited crowd chanted a modified version of a familiar lick to U.S. soccer fans. Back when the U.S. soccer team played during the World Cup, fans chanted: "I believe that we will win!"

However, in the pope's case, the chant was a little different— the crowd at Andrews Air Force Base sang, "I believe. I believe that. I believe that we. I believe that we love the pope. I believe that we love Pope Francis!"

The chant didn't originate with American soccer fans, according to the Washington Post. It started with Navy football supporters in December 2003, after midshipmen won eight games which qualified the team for their second bowl game in 22 years. 

Francis, originally from Argentina, is a huge soccer fan—his favorite team is San Lorenzo de Almargo of Argentina. The pontiff still keeps his associate membership card for the team. When asked in an interview if he plays soccer himself, the pope said he was not so good at kicking a ball or a 'patadura.'

The soccer chant wasn't all the crowd yelled. 

"Ho, ho. Hey, hey. Welcome to the U.S.A.," many chanted once President Barack Obama greeted Francis upon his plane's arrival.

Social media had mixed reactions toward the chanting.



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You Know It's Fall in San Diego...

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Pumpkin patches, apple picking, football and ice rinks can only mean one thing: it's fall in San Diego. As the season turns, enjoy these fun fall activities that remind us, once again, that we truly do live in America's Finest City.

Julian Apple Picking
Craving some fresh fruit in the fall? Once the leaves start to turn, San Diegans often head east to Julian for apple picking season, which typically runs from late August through October. Apple Starr Orchards (1020 Julian Orchards Dr.), for example, will host apple picking sessions every weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through early October, offering visitors a chance to get their hands on ripe Fuji, Gala, Delicious, Granny and Jonagold varieties, as well as pears. Volcan Valley Apple Farm (1284 Julian Orchards Dr.) is also hosting a “U-Pick” season this fall, with orchards boasting seven kinds of apples. For a full list of orchards in Julian, click here. Keep in mind, due to the ongoing extreme drought in California, some orchards have had to shorten or cancel their apple picking season over the last couple of years, so call ahead when planning your visit.

Bates Nut Farm
Nothing says fall in San Diego like a visit to the Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center. The picturesque North County family farm opens its doors to visitors year after year, offering a beautiful setting for picnics, leisurely strolls and, of course, delicious snacks including nuts, candies, dried fruits, chocolates and homemade fudge. This fall, the farm will open its famous pumpkin patch Sept. 24 through Oct. 31 featuring a variety of pumpkins, gourds and squash ripe for the picking. The patch boasts many family-friendly activities to keep the kids entertained, including a rock climb wall, bounce house and slide. On weekends, the Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch features live entertainment from noon to 3 p.m., plus fresh BBQ, kettle corn, food trucks and other fall fun. Admission is free and parking is $5 on weekends in October.



Chargers Football

Really, what is fall without football? Decked out in blue and gold, locals can cheer on the Chargers all season at Qualcomm Stadium -- at least while the team is still in San Diego. Check out the Bolts website for the schedule of home games at the Q. Also, don’t forget the tailgate party before the game.

The Haunted Trail at Balboa Park
As the spooky Halloween season approaches, The Haunted Trail at Balboa Park is a sure-fire way to have a frightening fall. Open this year from Sept. 25 through Nov. 1, this mile-long trail is a stroll through the park you’ll never forget. Those who dare enter through a twisted grove of pines and gnarled oaks. After that, all bets are off as scary surprises lurk around every corner. The Haunted Trail also hosts an additional maze dubbed “The eXperiment,” described as “3,500-square-feet of freak-infested terror.” Tickets range from $19 to $35 per person, depending on whether you want to combine the trail and “eXperiment” maze.

The Haunted Hotel
Looking for spine-tingling thrills? Head to The Haunted Hotel in the Gaslamp for a good scare – if you dare. Patrons make their way through a creepy hotel, trying to escape from all kinds of ghouls. This spooky fall attraction runs from Sept. 25 through Nov. 1 and general admission costs $18 per person.

Viejas Ice Rink
Sure, we live in sunny San Diego but ice rinks do exist here, too. Take the family to the ice rink at the Viejas Outlet Center in Alpine (right next to the casino and resort) – the largest outdoor ice rink in Southern California, which sees approximately 33,000 visitors each year. This year, skating season kicks off Oct. 31 and runs through Jan. 10, 2016. It’s $13 to skate for kids 12 and under and $15 for adults and teens.

Ice Skating at Horton Square
Each year, the square just outside the NBC 7 studios and Horton Plaza Mall in downtown San Diego transforms into an ice rink. The rink is typically open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets cost $14 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under, which includes rental ice skates. Season passes can typically be purchased for around $35.

Wine Tasting in Temecula
Temecula in north San Diego County is known for its wine country and in the fall, many wineries host special harvest events in addition to their daily tastings. Lorimar Vineyards and Winery, for example, will celebrate the season with its Grape Stomp & Harvest Festival on Sept. 26 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., which includes live music and vineyard hay rides. Meanwhile, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa is offering “Autumn Escape” spa specials to go with the season (available now through Dec. 1) such as an “Autumn Glow” facial, which includes a 30 percent pumpkin enzyme peel.

Surfin’ Santa at Seaport Village
In true Southern California fashion – sporting board shorts and flip-flops – Surfin’ Santa is slated to make his 10th annual arrival at Seaport Village on Nov. 28. He’ll arrive in style, via a special water craft, and enjoy the San Diego sunshine while visiting with locals from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. He’ll also pose for pictures with his surfboard, of course.
 



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Missing Man Found Dead in Car

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A San Diego man missing for more than a week was found dead inside a car parked near a Walmart in Poway, officials confirmed.

Luong Le, 71, had last been seen on Sept. 9 driving away from his home in northeastern San Diego in his black 2003 Honda Odessy.

On Friday around 7:45 p.m., sheriff’s deputies found him unresponsive in a car in the parking lot of a Walmart at 13425 Community Rd.

A passerby noticed Le inside the vehicle and called authorities to check on him. When deputies arrived, they determined he was dead, but said his death did not appear to be suspicious.

According to a missing person report filed with the San Diego Police Department earlier this month, Le lived with unspecified medical issues that required him to take medication. On the day he disappeared, his medication was left at home, leaving family members worried. For this reason, police considered Le a missing person at risk.

Last week, the missing man’s daughter, Vickie Dang, told NBC 7 Le had recently suffered a heart attack that landed him in the hospital. He was released three days before he disappeared.

On Sept. 9, Le walked into his garage and, without saying anything to loved ones, drove off in the family’s minivan. Dang said her father left behind his phone, too.

The family searched for him in familiar areas near his home to no avail.

The San Diego Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Le’s identity Tuesday, but did not release information on his cause or manner of death.
 



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Hillary Clinton Opposes Keystone XL Pipeline

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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said she opposes the Keystone XL pipeline after months of declining to take a position on the construction of the project.

"I think it is imperative that we look at the Keystone XL pipeline as what I believe it is: A distraction from the important work we have to do to combat climate change, and, unfortunately from my perspective, one that interferes with our ability to move forward and deal with other issues," she said during a campaign event in Iowa Tuesday.

"Therefore, I oppose it. I oppose it because I don't think it's in the best interest of what we need to do to combat climate change."

Clinton has previously declined a position on the controversial construction, citing her former job as secretary of state as the reason for hte delay. She said she wanted to wait fo the administration to formalize its opinion first. 



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Crews Repairing Ruptured Gas Line in Sorrento Valley

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 A backhoe at a construction site in Sorrento Valley backed up and hit a gas line, rupturing the line, San Diego Fire-Rescue officials said. 

The incident happened at 2:09 p.m. Tuesday on the 6300 block of Marindustry Drive. 

It is unclear how large the rupture is or how much gas is leaking. 

SDG&E crews were on scene to work on the line. 

No evacuations have been issued and it is unclear if there will be any issued. 

No further information was immediately available. 



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$25B in Defense Funds Expected in 2016: Report

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A survey of the military’s economic impact on San Diego County shows billions in defense-related funds spent in the region this year should be expected next year.

The 2015 San Diego Military Economic Impact Study (SDMEIS) is the seventh annual look at the effects of having such a large military presence on our local economy.

With San Diego being home to 60 percent of the U.S. Pacific Fleet and more than one third of the U.S. Marine Corps combat troops, the authors expect this year’s direct military-related spending of approximately $25 billion to be repeated in 2016.

Even as Congress and the Obama administration debate over next year’s budget, SDMEIS analysts believe San Diego is situated to keep its current level of spending.

More than one-fifth of San Diego County’s economy relies on the military and defense industries, according to the study. Activities in those industries represent 21.5 percent of the region’s total GRP.

When it comes to defense contracts, the top recipients in San Diego in 2014 were General Atomics, Northrop Grumman and National Steel and Shipbuilding. The three companies alone held nearly $3 billion in defense contracts.

Many firms focus on cybersecurity and drone technology – two areas of defense spending expected to remain unchanged or increase in the coming year.

Other highlights of the study:

  • U.S. military accounts for 328,000 jobs or 22 percent of the jobs in San Diego County
  • Two aircraft carriers homeported here bring $1.5 billion to the economy
  • Direct spending related to defense sent to San Diego County during fiscal year 2015 equals about $7,700 for each resident
  • More than 100,000 active-duty Navy and Marine Corps personnel are assigned to ships and bases in San Diego region
  • There are approximately 24,000 Department of Defense civilian employees
  • Retired military and civilian DoD employees living in San Diego are estimated to number 60,000
  • Tourism linked to the military is an estimated $122 million
     

Tree Loved by Helen Keller Is Cut Down in Alabama

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An oak tree in Alabama that Helen Keller loved as a child had to be cut down.

The oak stood for more than 200 years, but it was hollowed by decay and infested with insects causing the city of Tuscumbia to bring it down with chainsaws on Monday.

"Isn't that the saddest thing?" Sue Pilkilton, the executive director Ivy Green, Tuscumbia, said.

Keller, born in 1880 and left blind and deaf by illness, enjoyed climbing the tree as a child.



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Drug CEO Who Hiked Pill Price Has History of Serious 'Harassment'

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The pharmaceutical company boss who jacked up the price of the drug Daraprim 5,500 percent overnight allegedly has a history of "harassment" to a former employee, according to court documents. 

Martin Shkreli, 32, said on Friday that he would be lowering the new price but did not clarify what the new price would be, NBC News reported.

Shkreli allegedly gained access to social media accounts of an ex-employee and contacted his relatives, including his teenage son and wife, accusing him of stealing money from Shrkeli's then pharmaceutical company, Retrophin. 

"Your husband had stolen $1.6 million from me and I will get it back. I will go to any length necessary to get it back," Shkreli allegedly wrote the wife of former Retrophin employee Timothy Pierotti in a January 2013 letter, according to court documents.

"Your pathetic excuse of a husband needs to get a real job that does not depend on fraud to succeed. ... I hope to see you and your four children homeless and will do whatever I can to assure this," Shkreli allegedly wrote.

Retrophin's board later moved to replace Shkreli as CEO, and he resigned his positions. Retrophin is now suing him for $65 million in a case where he is accused of acting against the interests of the company.



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Police Looking for Driver Who Hit P.E. Teacher, Drove Off

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 San Diego Police are looking for a driver they say hit a San Diego P.E. teacher and left her crumpled on the ground.

Carol Lord, a P.E. teacher at Alice Birney Elementary School, was riding her bike at Clairemont Drive and Galveston Street on Thursday, Sept. 17 when a blue sedan swerved into the bike lane to pass another car, striking Lord, according to her husband Steve.

The collision left Carol with a compound fracture and dislocated ankle. The driver fled the scene.

On Tuesday, police said the car responsible for the hit-and-run was a dark metallic blue 2005 to 2009 Buick LaCrosse. The car's passenger side mirror was left at the scene of the crash, police said, and the car will likely have a damaged front bumper, hood and fender. 

Her husband, Steve, said the incident is something they have always feared as cyclists.

“We’ve been riding together for 20 years,” he said. “She rides three to four thousand miles a year on San Diego streets. Well, it happened this morning. I stopped and turned around and there was my wife on the ground, crumpled. I thought she was dead.”

A surgeon at Scripps La Jolla Hospital was able to essentially reattach her nearly severed foot to her ankle.

Now comes the recovery, which Steve expects won’t be pretty. Sitting isn’t exactly Carol’s thing.

“This is going to be hard on her,” he said. “She’s not a good patient in that regard, and nobody should have to go through this. Nobody.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Traffic Division Detective Heidi Hawley at (858) 495-7811. 



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SD Well Represented On U-17 Men's National Team

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When the U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Soccer Team (USMNT) released its roster for training camp ahead of the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile, it was no surprise to see multiple players from San Diego on the list.

Defender Alexis Velela and forwards Joe Gallardo and Brandon Vazquez were named to the 24-player roster by U-17 MNT head coach Richie Williams. The squad will train in Mexico City before playing two preparation matches against Mexico on Wednesday, September 23rd and Friday, Sept. 25th.

Alexis Velela has been with the U-17 team since 2013. The 17-year old from San Diego appeared in all three games for the U.S. during their championship run at the 2013 Nike International Friendlies. Velela scored the game-winning goal in the USA’s 5-2 victory over Norway in ’14. He was also on the U-15/16 Boys’ National Teams where he scored two goals in five matches. Velela is also a member of San Diego Surf continuing their tradition of producing top tier talent. He plays for the New York Cosmos in the North American Soccer League.

Forward Joe Gallardo from San Diego has also been with the U-17 team since 2013. In four matches that year Gallardo netted five goals and three assists. During the ’13 Nike International Friendlies in the USA’s 5-1 victory over England, the 17-year old scored a hat trick. Gallardo continued his tear the next year with four goals and three assists in the first seven games of the year for the U-17 MNT. His year was cut short after he suffered a broken leg in the Copa Mexico opener against China. Gallardo is back on the pitch for the USA with a goal and three assists so far this year. He was also a member of the U-15 Boys’ National Team in ’12 and ’13. Gallardo joined the C.F. Monterrey youth system in December ’12.

Chula Vista’s Brandon Vazquez joins Velela and Gallardo on the roster. The 16-year old forward made his debut for the U-17 MNT earlier this year. In a match against Bermuda, Vazquez scored a hat trick to lead the USA to a 4-0 victory. He currently plays for Club Tijuana’s U-17s.

The U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Soccer Team is in Group A with Nigeria, Croatia and host country Chile in the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup. They kick off World Cup play Oct. 17th against Nigeria.

Transportation Dept. to Review Airline Safety After Germanwings Crash

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 The U.S. Department of Transportation will review whether security and hiring standards are stringent enough to prevent similar tragedy of the Germanwings plane crash that killed 150 people.

A pilot who suffered from severe depression is believed to have locked the cockpit and deliberately steered the aircraft into the French Alps causing the crash.

The audit was requested by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a Democrat representing California, the department said in a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration.

The audit will also examine "what steps FAA takes to evaluate the psychological health of pilots," according to the letter.



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OB Haggles Over Short-Term Vacation Rentals

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San Diego may soon be taking the next step in defining a short-term vacation rental.

Short-term vacation rentals can be lucrative for the homeowner but critics argue the practice destroys the very fabric of coastal community living.

Ocean Beach resident Roy Orem's three-bedroom home on Point Loma Boulevard is his retirement plan.

Orem rents out his house four days at a time, 40 times a year and can make more than twice as much money then renting it monthly.

"I couldn't turn that into a monthly rental and afford to buy it at the same time it's just too valuable," Orem said.

Orem and his family were among several property owners who weighed in on short-term vacation rentals at an OB community forum Monday night.

Opinions heard at the meeting will be shared with community planners who will help form city ordinances that regulate the rentals.

Some painted a gloomy future with them.

"You lose OB. You lose the soul of the community," said Frank Germline.

Some painted an equally dark future without them.

"It's our home too," Orem said. "That's over a million dollar investment."

It's the California Coastal Commission's desire to have affordable overnight housing for beach visitors.

San Diego wants a cut of the business in hotel taxes; coastal community homeowners want strict regulations.

“Each one of these homes that turns into a vacation rental is one less home that a family in the community can rent,’ a spokesperson for Save San Diego Neighborhoods said.

Some items on the negotiating table include zoning changes, minimum stays as well as limits on the number of dwellings in multiple and single family neighborhoods.

Some say current law prohibits short-term vacation rentals but others say the ordinance is so vague property owners have gotten away with it and skipped out on paying the bed tax.

The San Diego City Council is expected to cobble together a more understandable ordinance by November.

Search Efforts Renewed for Missing Man

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Renewed search efforts were underway Tuesday to locate a young man from El Cajon who vanished under suspicious circumstances, according to the family's private investigator Trish Stockton, more than three weeks ago.

Lt. Frank Lahaye with the El Cajon Police Department said officers are actively investigating this missing person case but, at this time, the Department does not believe Diaz’s disappearance is suspicious.

Beginning at 10 a.m., family, friends and volunteers planned to go door-to-door on Joey Avenue and surrounding streets in El Cajon search of 20-year-old Elijah Diaz, missing since Aug. 29.

Diaz – who also goes by the nickname, “Bear” – has had no contact whatsoever with his family since he vanished from his home in the East County.

His parents said several items are missing from his room – his glasses, one glove, one sandal and his big screen TV – leaving them with a strange feeling. A private investigator hired by the family agrees the case seems suspicious.

With the search reignited, his family hopes to remind the public that Diaz is still missing and finally bring him home.

“I just want them to come forward and let us know if he’s okay,” the man’s mother, Lelanie Thompson, told NBC 7.

“If you’re alright, call and let us know,” pleaded Diaz’s grandfather, Charles Curo.

With each day that passes and no sign of Diaz, the family’s concern grows.

His mother said Diaz has juvenile diabetes and is dependent on insulin. Over the last few weeks, Diaz has missed several appointments with his doctor. He also has no medicine on him.

According to loved ones, Diaz is 5-foot-10 and 110 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. He may be on crutches due to a serious foot injury.

As of Tuesday, Lahaye said police have classified the case as “inconclusive.” Police said Diaz has a history of taking off.

Anyone with information on Diaz’s whereabouts should contact the El Cajon Police Department at (619) 579-3311.
 



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New Traffic Lights Operating at Fatal Crash Site

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Newly-installed traffic lights are now operating on a busy road in Santee where a high school student was killed in a crash earlier this year.

As of Tuesday morning, traffic lights at 8756 Mast Blvd. – right in front of West Hills High School (WHHS) – were functioning. The lights were installed Sept. 10, but had not been operational until now.

Changes to the roadway came after WHHS student Ryan Willweber, 17, was killed in a crash at the school’s entrance on May 1. The teenager’s car – also carrying his brother, who survived – was T-boned as Willweber tried to turn left out of the campus onto Mast Boulevard.

The crash put a spotlight on the intersection and its need for a traffic signal, with parents and students calling for immediate change.

Santee city leaders, including Mayor Randy Voepel, took suggestions from the public on how to improve safety on the roadway, including adding new striping, flashing beacons, rumble strips or traffic lights.

A few weeks after the deadly crash, some changes went into effect with leaders installing two new traffic signs barring left turns at two driveways leaving campus.

Ultimately, leaders decided to add new traffic lights at the school’s entrance, too.

Officials said there would also be a change to the traffic signal at Medina Drive, less than a mile away from the campus, to allow for U-turns for drivers wanting to travel west on Mast Boulevard from the school, as well as changes to the striping on Mast Boulevard.

Today, as drivers use the new traffic lights to turn onto the campus, a mini memorial stands in remembrance of Willweber: a small cross surrounded by flowers – a reminder of the kind, charismatic, young track star whose life was cut short far too soon.
 



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Gas Line Break Prompts Evacuations in La Jolla

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The disruption of a gas line in La Jolla prompted some evacuations, officials confirmed.

Construction crews working on Villa La Jolla Drive ruptured the gas line at approximately 7:45 a.m.

The two inch line was broken as workers dug a trench at the site of a building project.

Approximately 130 people were evacuated from a nearby office building and the Rock Bottom Restaurant.

One construction worker told NBC 7 the line sounded like a fountain gushing when it was hit.

San Diego Fire-Rescue crews were called along with San Diego Police. San Diego Gas and Electric crews shut off the gas at 9:20 a.m.

Papal Visit Day 2: Francis Names a New Saint

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Pope Francis kicks off five days of events while visiting the United States, beginning with a formal welcome at the White House. Here’s what’s on tap for Wednesday in Washington, D.C.:

White House, 9 a.m.

Pope Francis is officially welcomed to the U.S. by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, one day after landing in the nation's capital.

Both Obama and Pope Francis will speak on the South Lawn of the White House in front of a crowd of about 20,000 people, before returning inside to exchange gifts, pose for official photos and discuss policy.

A papal parade along the Ellipse and a portion of the National Mall will follow close to 11 a.m. Nearly 18,000 people are expected to line the route.

St. Matthew’s Cathedral, 11:30 a.m.

Francis holds midday prayer with 300 U.S. bishops at the seat of Washington, D.C.'s archbishop. The cathedral is named after Saint Matthew the Apostle, the patron saint of civil servants.

St. Matthew's has played host to Pope John Paul II, back in 1979, and it was also where digntaries gathered to celebrate the funeral Mass for John F. Kennedy on Nov. 25, 1963.

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 4:15 p.m.

Francis celebrates Mass in Spanish to declare 18th-century missionary Junipero Serra a saint. The Franciscan friar, a controversial choice, started nine missions in California and his is the first-ever canonization in the U.S.

Organizers expect more than 20,000 people to celebrate the canonization outside the Basilica, America's largest Roman Catholic cathedral.

Washington, D.C., Forecast

Mostly sunny with highs of 75°- 82°, according to Storm Team 4.

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Obama Opens Up About His Father in Visit to Federal Prison

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President Obama's visit to a federal prison as part of an HBO Special by VICE News is a step in his campaign to reform the country's prison system. 



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Most Popular Halloween Costumes

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If you want to stand out at your Halloween party this year, keep this list in mind.

The National Retail Federation released its predictions for the most popular Halloween costumes for 2015, and the traditional witch topped the list for the eleventh year in a row. More than 4.3 million adults plan on draping themselves in a witch disguise this year, the survey showed.

As for the little ghouls and goblins, princess costumes swept the rankings again for the eleventh year straight in children's constumes. Batman and super heroes are also predicted to be the most popular costumes for kids.

And don’t be surprised if you see a lot of pumpkins walking on four legs. Pumpkin costumes ranked number one for pets on the National Retail Federation’s survey, followed by a hot dog and Batman characters.

These will be the most donned costumes in each category, according to the report:

Top Adult Costumes for 2015

1. Witch
2. Animal
3. “Batman” Character
4. Zombie
5. “Star Wars” Character
6. Pirate
7. Vampire
8. Action/Superhero
9. Doctor/Nurse
10. Slasher Movie Character
11. (Tied) Political Figure, Vixen, or Minion

Top Children’s Costumers for 2015

1. Princess
2. “Batman” Character
3. Action/Superhero
4. Animal
5. Disney’s “Frozen” Character
6. “Star Wars” Character
7. Zombie
8. Witch
9. Pumpkin
10. Minion

Top Pet Costumes for 2015

1. Pumpkin
2. Hot Dog
3. “Batman” Character
4. Devil
5. Bumble Bee
6. Dog
7. Cat
8. “Star Wars” Character
9. Bowtie/Bandanas/Fancy Collar
10. Shark
11. Princess
12. Minion



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Fire Scorches City Heights Apartment

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A fire quickly spread through a City Heights apartment Tuesday evening, San Diego Fire-Rescue officials say.

Just before 7 p.m., the flames sparked in the kitchen of a second-story apartment in the 4200 block of 49th Street.

Before long, the fire had moved through the rest of the apartment.

Firefighters arrived on scene soon after and prevented the fire from spreading farther.

Four adults were displaced, but fire officials say Red Cross was not necessary.



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