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T. Geronimo Johnson’s latest novel has been a long time coming. The origins of the author’s third novel, “The Occidental Book of the Dead,” out now from William Morrow, go back about 20 years. The novel follows George Washington Jonson, a Black police officer in a city very much like Atlanta, Georgia, who patrols a neighborhood grappling with gentrification.

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI employees fired for their roles in the investigation of President Donald Trump’s retention of classified documents at his Florida estate sued on Thursday to get their jobs back, calling their terminations unlawful acts of “political retribution.” The complaint adds to the growing list of legal challenges to the mass terminations under FBI Director Kash Patel of agents who participated in investigations of the Republican president or are seen as opposed to Trump...

Senator Mark Kelly’s (D-AZ) “Make AI Work for Americans Act” was introduced recently to much fanfare from representatives of organized labor, activists, and even such prominent economists as Daron Acemoglu and Erik Brynjolfsson. The bill expands unemployment benefits, workforce development programs, and job retraining.

In a year of dramatic transitions in its municipal politics, Whittier voters will return to the polls to answer two questions that could bring more change: should the city move its elections from April to November, and should the terms of elected city officials be limited to 12 years? Measure EV will decide if Whittier will join the majority of California cities and hold elections in November of even-numbered years. If the measure passes, the change will take effect on Nov. 7, 2028.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — At least eight states are suing artificial intelligence giant OpenAI, saying the company’s popular chatbot model violated state consumer protection laws by hurting children and deceiving adults. The company’s chatbot model, ChatGPT, is giving dangerous medical advice, encouraging paranoia and coaching people to hurt others or commit suicide, Iowa’s lawsuit said.

After Hours: “Titanic: The Life and Times of Edwina Troutt MacKenzie.” Hermosa Beach Museum, 710 Pier Ave. 6-8 p.m. $10. Information: me-l.co/emnku408. Annie Jr.: Directed by Tamarah Ashton. Presented by Music Theatre International. Manhattan Beach Community Church, 303 S. Peck Ave. 7-9 p.m. Also 7-9 p.m. Oct. 17-18. $25 at door. Information and advance tickets: mbcctheater.weebly.com. Day of the Dead Community Altar: Painted and paper calaveras and catrina headpieces. Vida Latina.

NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for the BBC say President Donald Trump is trying to delay sitting for a deposition in the defamation case he brought against the British broadcaster until January 2027.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police in Las Vegas are poised to settle a mystery Thursday by publicly revealing the identity of a man whose body was found in a barrel in Lake Mead. The discovery by boaters in 2022 sparked memories of the city’s mob era, which ended in the mid-1980s. Organized crime helped build up the city, and a body stuffed in a barrel was known to signify a mob killing. Las Vegas police have scheduled an news conference for Thursday afternoon.

Spooky films and historic sites will bring fun frights to Los Angeles this month with a pair of movie nights and Halloween celebrations aimed at the big kids. Street Food Cinema’s adults-only “Boo-ze, Bites & Frights” will transform Heritage Square’s historic Victorian village into a neighborhood of horror starting Friday, Oct. 16 with double feature films and historic mansion tours.

The teams are listed by their spot in this week’s Press-Telegram high school football Top 10 rankings. Analysis: Santa Margarita is coming off a 27-3 victory over Servite. Eagles sophomore running back Adrian Petero ran for 98 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries. However, junior quarterback Fletch Palmer threw two interceptions. St. John Bosco is coming off a 28-14 victory over Orange Lutheran, with junior quarterback Koa Malau’ulu throwing two touchdowns.