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Heather Burns at Martin Elementary School in South San Francisco, where she now teaches third grade. Burns was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016 and had to pay for her own substitute while on sick leave.

California Teachers Pay For Their Own Substitutes During Extended Sick Leave

A teacher battling cancer has to pay for her own substitute. Now some lawmakers are calling for a change in the state education code to eliminate this hardship.

Special Counsel Lawyer Duels In Federal Court With Attorney For 'Putin's Chef'

One of the entities named in a high-profile indictment unveiled in February is fighting the case in federal court. Prosecutors want to limit how much secret information is revealed.

Mourners transport the flag-draped coffin of Iraqi archaeologist Lamia al-Gailani, seen in the poster, for burial during her funeral procession in the National Museum in Baghdad on Jan. 21. Iraq is mourning the loss of a beloved archaeologist who helped rebuild her country's leading museum in the aftermath of the U.S. invasion in 2003.

Remembering Lamia Al-Gailani, Pioneering Iraqi Archaeologist

The noted Iraqi archaeologist died Jan. 18 in Jordan. She helped restore Iraq's national museum after it was looted in 2003 and specialized in the study of ancient cylinder seals.

A Senegalese woman wears clothing and gold jewelry inspired by the fashions of the country's powerful signares -- women who lived in the 18th and 19th century. The photo is featured in the exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art.

Senegal's Stunning Gold Jewelry ... And The Controversial Women Who Wore It

An exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art highlights intricate gold work that nearly disappeared — as well as its past ties to a morally complicated group of powerful women.

PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi Is Stepping Down After 12 Years

"Leading PepsiCo has truly been the honor of my lifetime," Nooyi says. Under her leadership, the company shifted to selling more nutritious options such as hummus, juices and kombucha.

Former Vice President Joe Biden's recent flurry of events have raised questions about whether he is considering a 2020 presidential bid.

Biden's Busy Schedule Spurs 2020 Speculation

The former vice president has made several public appearances recently, discussing foreign policy and boosting other Democrats. One political strategist says that's just usual Joe — not a campaign.

Playwright and screenwriter Neil Simon, photographed here in September 1980, wrote over 50 works for theater and screen.

Neil Simon, Preeminent And Prolific Playwright And Screenwriter, Has Died At 91

The writer behind hits like The Odd Couple and Barefoot in the Park, known for his zany characters and comic dialogue, won over two dozen nominations for Tonys, Emmys and Oscars.

An illustration depicting Johannes Gutenberg taking the first proof off his printing press.

'The Lost Gutenberg' Traces One Bible's 500-Year Journey

The depth of Margaret Leslie Davis' research on the tome's history cannot be understated — her writing is straightforward and, at times, heartbreaking, but outstanding reporting lies at the core.

Workers "sling" the last remaining shark cast from the original Jaws mold and lift it, by crane, to a nearby crate. After spending more than 25 years at a Los Angeles junkyard, "Bruce" is headed for a museum.

'Jaws' Shark Gets His Bite Back: A Love Story

The last replica shark from the 1975 classic blockbuster, Jaws, has gotten a facelift on his way to a new museum.

"Nature is declining globally at rates unprecedented in human history," a U.N. panel says, reporting that around 1 million species are currently at risk. Here, an endangered hawksbill turtle swims in a Singapore aquarium in 2017.

1 Million Animal And Plant Species Are At Risk Of Extinction, U.N. Report Says

"Protecting biodiversity amounts to protecting humanity," says UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, who warns that species are being lost at an alarming rate.

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