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Horses race in the Pacific Classic at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Del Mar, Calif.

Del Mar Races See New Costs And Declining Revenues

Wednesday is opening day at the Del Mar racetrack. Horse racing is on the decline nationwide, forcing the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club to make some changes.

Iranian women cast their ballots for the presidential elections at a polling station at the Lorzadeh mosque in southern Tehran on Friday.

On Election Day, Iran Chooses Between Gradual Reform And Conservative Return

Iran's reform-minded president, Hassan Rouhani, is up for re-election. Subtle changes in Iranian society are evident in the burgeoning tech sector. But conservatives say Rouhani has changed too much.

Actor and composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (center) performs on stage during a rehearsal of Hamilton ahead of the Grammy Awards in February in New York City.

'Hamilton' Is Coming To San Diego

The smash Broadway musical based on the life of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton will be part of Broadway San Diego's 2017/2018 season.

Women's rugby teammates Kelly Griffin (left) and Jillion Potter demonstrate how they would protect Richelle Stephens (bottom) as she attempts to hand off the ball during practice at Olympic Training Center in San Diego. Women's rugby is making its Olympic debut in Rio.

Olympic Rugby Returns For Men; Women Make Their Debut

American men are the defending champion in rugby — a sport that's coming back after being dropped following the 1924 Games. The U.S. women are considered contenders in the fast seven-on-seven game.

Stacks of bowls in the company's signature colors, like "sand" and "light grey whale."

Cooper Hewitt Honors Colorful California Ceramics Company

Heath Ceramics' tiles and tableware are the darling of midcentury-design fans. Now, the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is honoring the company for its aesthetics, values and business model.

This is the actual NASA graphic illustrating the "Space Poop Challenge."

Got A Great Idea For Dealing With Poop In A Spacesuit? Let NASA Know

The space station has a bathroom. But a spacesuit, not so much. So far, astronauts have relied on diapers, but NASA calls that a "very temporary" fix. It is offering $30,000 for a better idea.

Annie Haeger and Briana Provancha hold the American flag in this undated photo.

San Diego Sailor Prepares For Olympic Debut

Ahead of the Rio de Janeiro Games, which kicks off August 5, Briana Provancha talks about her training regimen for her first Olympics and the San Diego yacht club that sparked her interest in sailing.

USA Football says it will be testing a new version of the game in select youth programs this fall that could become an alternative to tackle football and flag football.

Big Rule Changes Could Make Youth Football Games A Whole Lot Smaller

A modified version of the sport, billed as a bridge between tackle and flag football, will be piloted with select youth football programs this fall. It features fewer players and a shorter field.

<em>A LEGO Brickumentary</em> explores the enduring global appeal of the little plastic toys.

More Than A Toy: Lego Enthusiasts Have Built A Community

A LEGO Brickumentary chronicles how children and adults alike use Legos for work, play and therapy. The documentary also explores the Lego Group's near demise — and meteoric return.

Anders Osborne at his home studio. The New Orleans bluesman is launching a program to help musicians and others in the industry stay sober in a work environment where that can be difficult.

'Send Me A Friend': Anders Osborne Helps Musicians Stay Sober On Tour

New Orleans bluesman Anders Osborne is launching a program to help musicians and others in the industry stay sober in work environments that are often centered around drugs and alcohol.

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