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San Diego gets $8.3 million to help low-income tenants pay rent

The money comes from the federal government as a reward for the city's relatively successful distribution of past rent relief funds.

Big Bird of Sesame Street attends the 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 22, 2018 in New York City. His announcement about getting the COVID-19 vaccine elicited a mixed response.

Big Bird got 'vaccinated' against COVID-19, drawing outrage from Republicans

Big Bird, who is technically 6 years old, got his COVID-19 vaccine over the weekend. His announcement did not sit well with conservatives like Sen. Ted Cruz, who called it "government propaganda."

Haitian migrants cross the Rio Grande on Wednesday to get food and water in Mexico, as seen from Ciudad Acuña, Mexico. The U.S. is allowing some migrants to enter the country and sending others back to Haiti.

How Haitian Migrants Are Getting To The U.S., And Where They May Go Next

U.S. border agents are allowing some Haitian migrants into the country on a temporary basis, while others are being deported or heading back over the border to Mexico.

China critics hope the WTA will inspire outcry about alleged human rights violations

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai made an assault allegation, then disappeared. She's re-emerged, but the Women's Tennis Association's unflinching support may inspire a wider outcry over China's actions.

Police walk on the roof of the Litoral Penitentiary on Saturday after riots broke out inside the jail in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Dozens of inmates die in a battle between prison gangs in Ecuador

A prolonged gun battle between rival gangs inside Ecuador's largest prison was the latest violence to hit the Litoral Penitentiary, which recently saw the country's worst prison bloodbath.

We answered your questions on safety, loneliness and anxiety during the holidays

We asked for your questions on navigating the holiday blues. Clinical psychologist Andrea Bonior guides us through some rough patches involving family, money, loneliness and safety.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in August. He called on Western nations on Sunday to scrap travel restrictions placed on southern Africa to stem the spread of the omicron variant. "The prohibition of travel is not informed by science nor will it be effective in preventing the spread of this variant," he said.

African leaders condemn travel restrictions as omicron variant spreads globally

African nations are bristling at the restrictions imposed on them by rich countries — and say they are harmful to local economies and discriminate against countries in the region.

After two student suicides over one October weekend, UNC students created a makeshift memorial on the Chapel Hill campus. To reduce the risk of suicide contagion, any memorial sites or activities should be limited, experts say, and should not glorify, vilify or stigmatize the deceased student or their death.

Colleges are turning to science to limit suicide contagion and help heal campuses

The new strategy is called "postvention." It means having a plan built on truth, compassion and counseling that quickly addresses the mental health needs of friends and classmates after a suicide.

Costume designer William Ivey Long, then chairman of the American Theatre Wing, speaks at the Tony Awards nominations ceremony in 2014.

A prominent Broadway costume designer is accused of sexual abuse

William Ivey Long is an iconic presence on Broadway, designing costumes for shows such as Diana: The Musical and Chicago. Now two men have accused the former Tony Awards chairman of sexual abuse.

Analyzing the Biden administration's year in foreign policy toward China and Russia

As the year comes to a close, here's where U.S. foreign policy toward Russia and China stands — and what we might expect in 2022.

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