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Lakeside Water District Board Member Frank Hilliker speaks at a news conference on Dec. 10, 2019, accusing Poway Mayor Steve Vaus of being slow to react to the city's water crisis.

Poway Water Crisis Turning Into Political Football

The water in Poway is safe to drink — this after stormwater contaminated the city’s water supply and forced people to turn off their taps for a week. Now comes the political blame game.

A memorial with a photo of Philando Castile adorns the gate to the governor's residence in St. Paul, Minn., in 2016.

Charity Honoring Philando Castile Pays All Lunch Debts In St. Paul School System

Castile, who was shot and killed by a police officer in 2016, worked in public school nutrition. A fund in his honor pays for the lunches of kids with outstanding cafeteria debts.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will visit Capitol Hill to discuss consumer data privacy issues, the heads of a House panel said on Wednesday.

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Will Testify Before Congress On April 11

Welcoming the news, the top Republican and Democrat on a House committee said that "we look forward to him answering our questions" about protecting users' data.

Police officers lead several protesters away from Flake's office Friday after the Senate cloture vote.

Protesters Make Final Push To Derail Kavanaugh's Bid Before Confirmation Vote

As the Senate advanced Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, demonstrators remained determined in their opposition, showing support for the women who have accused the judge of sexual misconduct.

Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz testifies before Congress last year. His report about the Russia investigation is expected on Monday.

DOJ Watchdog On Russia Probe: No Evidence Of Bias, But Problems With Surveillance

Inspector General Michael Horowitz's report enumerates multiple issues with the FISA application for former Trump aide Carter Page.

LiAngelo Ball is one of three UCLA basketball players who were detained in Hangzhou, China, reportedly over suspicions of shoplifting.

3 UCLA Basketball Players Are Detained By Police In China; Shoplifting Alleged

The Pac-12 says that several UCLA players were "reportedly arrested." They were taken into police custody in Hangzhou, China, after reportedly being accused of shoplifting.

Proposal Aims To Lighten Fines For Rolling Right Turns

A California lawmaker wants to lower the fine for drivers who don’t fully stop before turning right at a red light. The proposal faces a deadline in the state Senate this week.

The waters and mountains of the Inian Islands, near Glacier Bay, Alaska.

In Alaska's Wilderness, A New Vision Of Higher Learning

The Arete Project in Southeast Alaska brings very different students from around the world together to learn from nature and each other, and earn college credit along the way.

Laura Marcus, founder of The Arete Project, stands in front of the campus, lovingly called the "Hobbit Hole."

In Alaska's Wilderness, A New Vision Of Higher Learning

The Arete Project in Southeast Alaska brings very different students from around the world together to learn from nature and each other, and earn college credit along the way.

At least 10 would-be members of Harvard's Class of 2021 had their admissions offers rescinded after a group exchange of racist and sexually offensive Facebook messages.

This Week In Education: DeVos, Discrimination, Desegregation

The week's education news featured debate over Harvard's rescinding of admissions for several incoming freshmen and the education secretary's contentious hearing on Capitol Hill.

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