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A stripe of red dots shows the risk corridor for a hypothetical asteroid strike, part of an exercise this week held by planetary defense experts in which they analyze data about a fictitious asteroid.

This Week, NASA Is Pretending An Asteroid Is On Its Way To Smack The Earth

A fictitious asteroid is the focus of a realistic exercise, as experts at the Planetary Defense Conference run through how the Earth would respond to news of a looming asteroid strike.

San Diego residents hold signs at a demonstration in support of saving Skateworld at San Diego City Council, April 8, 2019.

City Council Votes Against Sale Of Skateworld Property

On a 6-3 vote, the San Diego City Council on Monday rejected a proposed $5.5 million sale of the property holding the city's only roller skating rink, Skateworld.

Women attend the closing ceremony of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls on Monday in Gatineau, Quebec.

'Genocide' Has Been Committed Against Indigenous Women And Girls, Canadian Panel Says

A years-long inquiry found that Indigenous communities have been targeted by a pattern of rights violations aimed at eradicating "their existence as Nations, communities, families and individuals."

An artist works on a graffiti painting at the San Diego Festival of Science And Engineering at Petco Park in Downtown, San Diego. March 1st, 2019.

From STEM To STEAM: San Diego Science And Engineering Festival Now Includes Art

Artists join this year's festival aimed at inspiring kids and adults about STEM education and careers.

John Schimmel walks on campus at Los Angeles City College, April 18, 2018.

Former Donovan Inmate Takes His College Degree Beyond The Barbed Wire

A Southwestern College program aims to help inmates stay out of prison once they're released by offering them associate's degrees. Now a former student inmate is putting it to the test.

Michael Marquette pets his dog, Spring, while resting at his home in Clarksburg, Md., after a recent hip surgery to repair an injury sustained in 2009 during military duty.

Last Strike For Bowling Alley That Helped Anchor Many Veterans

The bowling alley at Naval Support Activity Bethesda helped many veterans transition back into civilian life and was a place where they felt accepted. Its closure leaves them hurt and angry.

Cod fisherman Frank Miles on board his longline vessel, called the Sumner Strait, in Kodiak's harbor.

Alaska Cod Fishery Closes And Industry Braces For Ripple Effect

Gulf of Alaska cod have been in steep decline due to rising ocean temperatures. Now, for the first time ever, federal fisheries managers are shutting down the lucrative fishery because of low stock.

Abigail Spanberger, Democratic candidate for Virginia's 7th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, thanks supporters at an election night rally. Spanberger declared victory over Republican incumbent Dave Brat.

A Record Number Of Women Will Serve In Congress (With Potentially More To Come)

A record-breaking year of female candidates and nominees will culminate in a record-breaking number of female legislators on Capitol Hill next year.

Voters cast ballots at Riverside High School during Wisconsin's primary election on Tuesday in Milwaukee. It's the only state to hold a major election since stay-at-home orders were issued across most of the country.

Coronavirus May Reshape Who Votes And How In The 2020 Election

This week's primary in Wisconsin, which produced long lines of voters waiting in protective gear to cast their ballots, is a dire warning of what could lie ahead.

In The Vagina Bible, gynecologist Jen Gunter dispels myths about the female body.

'Vagina Bible' Tackles Health And Politics In A Guide To Female Physiology

Frustrated with online marketing sites that peddle needless "health aids" and fears, gynecologist and columnist Jen Gunter aims to dispel myths about the female body and restore power to patients.

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