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A fisherman's boat makes its way across Lake Chilwa in Malawi. A large portion of Lake Chilwa dries out every year, and the fishing industry disappears along with it. Most fishermen then head to Lake Malawi, where there is fishing year-round.

The Dark Secret Of Lake Malawi: Trading Sex For Fish

Along the lakes of Malawi and Kenya, men catch fish and women sell the fish. But there's a controversial practice that's part of the business.

Children play at the Children's Growing Center in Mission Valley in this undated photo.

As Day Cares Reopen, Parents Face Difficult Decisions

They long to end the exhausting juggle of work and childcare. Yet, they worry about the risks of sending their kids back to a group environment amid a pandemic that is far from over.

San Diego County Public Health Officer Dr. Wilma Wooten gives an update on coronavirus, March 18, 2020.

County Shuts Down Gyms, Limits Child Care to 'Stable' Groups of 10

The previous health orders banning groups of 50 or more do not apply to public transit, airports or any other mass transportation, Wooten said.

E-readers are lined up at the 2019 Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany.

Publisher Macmillan Backs Off Policy Restricting E-Book Sales To Libraries

At a time when libraries are closed because of the coronavirus, Macmillan has reversed a policy it adopted last fall limiting the e-books it would sell to each library just after publication.

A general view of St Thomas Hospital in Westminster, where British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent a second night Tuesday in the ICU after showing persistent symptoms of COVID-19.

U.K.'s Johnson, Suffering From COVID-19, Spends 2nd Night In ICU

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said: "I'm confident he'll pull through." Meanwhile, the U.K. on Tuesday set a new high for COVID-19 deaths, with 786 succumbing to the disease.

Children are seen through a fence playing on a playground at a daycare facility in Lincoln Park, June 5, 2019.

County Leaves Day Care Providers In The Dark On Changes To Restrictions

County health officials made a significant decision last week to allow day cares to begin accepting children whose parents are nonessential workers. But because of miscommunications, day care providers are just now getting the message.

Dorothy Buchanan, Dorothy Murray and Dorothy Kern — who call themselves the three Dots — grew up in the same hometown, and celebrated their 100th birthdays together this year.

For These 'Three Dots,' 100 Years Of Friendship, Fellowship And Fun

In Auburn, Maine, three best friends — Dorothy, Dorothy and Dorothy — celebrate their 100th birthdays and reminisce about their long friendship.

Two people exchange cash in this undated photo.

What To Expect From California's Economy In 2020

California's economic growth is expected to slow in the new year but not as much as the rest of the nation. That's according to the latest economic forecast from the UCLA Anderson School.

A solidarity basket with a note reading "Those who can, put something in, those who can't, help yourself" is hung in the historic center of Naples.

In Naples, Pandemic 'Solidarity Baskets' Help Feed The Homeless

Drawing on a centuries-old tradition, a Naples couple has begun lowering baskets from their balcony. People are encouraged to take food they need, and others are encouraged to add food to the baskets.

A woman leads a group of protesters in chants outside a police precinct on Wednesday in Minneapolis. The death of George Floyd, after video surfaced of an officer kneeling on his neck, has prompted protests nationwide.

Investigation Into George Floyd's Death A 'Top Priority' For Justice Department

Prosecutors say a probe is underway and federal charges are possible. The announcement comes one day after protests erupted for a second night over the circumstances of the unarmed black man's death.

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