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These guards patrol a park in the Pakistani city of Gujranwala to make sure there's no sexual harassment of women. If they have to, they'll deliver a sharp tap to an offender with that stick. From left: Mohammed Sayed, Mohammed Faisal and Amir Hussein.

Teasing A Girl At A Pakistani Park Could Get You Whacked With A Stick

It's the job of a patrol to stop what's called "Eve-teasing" — the sexual harassment of women. The effort reflects the country's ongoing gender tensions.

Days before this week's Alaska Forum on the Environment, the EPA said it was sending half of the people who had planned to attend. The nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, President Trump's pick to head the EPA, is still pending confirmation.

EPA Halves Staff Attending Environmental Conference In Alaska

The Trump administration's transition officials ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to cut its presence at the event. The team cited travel costs in explaining the abrupt move.

Tunisia's Fragile Democracy Faces A Threat From Chaotic Libya

Islamic State fighters from neighboring Libya stormed into a Tunisian border town this month. The Tunisian security forces beat ISIS back — this time. But the Tunisians fear more attacks are coming.

California Approves Laws To Cut Use Of Antipsychotics In Foster Care

The laws are intended to reduce inappropriate prescribing of powerful antipsychotics to children and teens in foster care. Public health nurses will monitor medical records.

Roundtable On LA Methane Leak, Police Shooting Video, SDPD Review Board

A methane leak in Los Angeles is a huge, dangerous, environmental disaster. A judge allows a police shooting video to be released to the news media. The civilian watchdog for the SDPD is pretty toothless.

A rendering for the planned 11th Street Bridge Park in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., Pitches New Bridge Park As A 'Model For Social Equity'

The bridge park would connect two disparate parts of the city in hopes of sparking new life and knitting two communities.

Pictured is the fountain in the center of the Plaza de Panama at Balboa Park, Jan. 15, 2015.

Guide: Balboa Park Centennial Celebration

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Panama-California Exposition in Balboa Park, and events are planned at the 1,200-acre park throughout 2015.

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma turns 60. What musical adventure will he try next?

The Diverse World Of Yo-Yo Ma

Sample the musically omnivorous cellist's wide-ranging work — from J.S. Bach to modern invocations of ancient folk traditions.

Donald Trump reacts during a campaign rally in Fayetteville, N.C., Wednesday.

Here's What You Need To Know About The March 15 'Mega Tuesday' Contests

The primaries and caucuses in big, important states hold more than 1,000 delegates and could essentially determine the nominees of both parties.

Here's What You Need To Know About The March 15 'Mega Tuesday' Contests

The primaries and caucuses in big, important states hold more than 1,000 delegates and could essentially determine the nominees of both parties.

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