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Blombos Cave drawing with ocher pencil on silcrete stone.

The world's oldest drawing was made 73,000 years ago in a South African Cave on a rock with an ocher "crayon."

A search and rescue dog searches for human remains at the Camp Fire, in Paradise, Calif., Friday, Nov. 16, 2018.

Officials Try To Account For Hundreds Missing In Fire's Wake

With 63 people confirmed dead in the Northern California wildfire, authorities Friday tried to winnow down a slapped-together list of the missing more than 600 names long, hoping many of them got out safely in the chaos over a week ago.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, joined by House Democrats, speaks about plans to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act on March 7, 2019 at the U.S. Capitol.

Violence Against Women Act Gets Tangled Up In Gun Rights Debate

Most House Republicans oppose renewal of the 1994 law in part because it would restrict gun rights for individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic abuse and stalking charges.

George Bush wades through a crowd in Houston after his victory speech in the 1988 presidential election.

6 Little Words Helped Make George H.W. Bush (A 1-Term) President

"Read my lips" succeeded at countering Bush's image problem. But if it improved his chances of being elected in 1988, it may have ruined his chances of being re-elected in 1992.

Three 17th-century Swedish royal treasures — the crowns of Karl IX and Kristina, in the upper left and right, and an orb, in the center of the image — were stole on Tuesday in a daring daytime heist. Police are searching for the robbers, who fled the scene by boat.

The Swedish Job: Daring Thieves Steal Royal Jewels, Escape On Motorboat

Two crowns and an orb, dating to the 17th century, were stolen from a cathedral in Sweden on Tuesday. The perpetrators of the heist were at large after fleeing the scene on bicycles and by boat.

An owl sits on the beach in Malibu, Calif., on Nov. 9 as the Woolsey Fire approaches.

One Tiny Owl: Otherworldly Photos From California's Woolsey Fire

The Los Angeles Times' Wally Skalij discusses how he made the often surreal images, and how covering wars in Iraq and Kosovo prepared him to cover mass shootings and other tragedies in the U.S.

Skin on eyelids can be particularly susceptible to sunburns.

You Missed A Spot! Patchy Sunscreen Application Leaves Skin Vulnerable To Cancer

As the spring sunshine brightens up, researchers caution: Don't skimp on sun protection, especially on the sensitive eyelids.

Dungeness crab like these, caught off the coast of Alaska, have been affected by the neurotoxin domoic acid because of algae blooms in recent years, which makes them unsafe to eat.

Fishermen Sue Big Oil For Its Role In Climate Change

The food industry is already feeling the effects of climate change, which will likely force expensive adaptations in the future. At least one sector is looking to make energy companies pay.

AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson called his company's decision to hire Donald Trump's personal lawyer a "big mistake." AT&T's top lobbyist is stepping down.

AT&T Admits 'Mistake' In Hiring Trump Lawyer, Top Company Lobbyist Steps Down

The CEO of the telecom giant, which is trying to merge with media conglomerate Time Warner, said it now regrets hiring Michael Cohen hoping he could help clear the way.

Accompanied by Carnatic music, Indian classical dancer Rama Vaidyanathan performs a Bharat Natyam classical dance at a school in Amritsar in 2011.

India's Carnatic Singers Face Backlash For Performing Non-Hindu Songs

Some fans of Carnatic singing, a type of South Indian classical music rooted in Hinduism, are angry with performers who've adapted and performed Christian songs.

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