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California Residents Urged To Conserve Electricity

With a heat wave gripping parts of Southern California and power demand on the rise, the manager of the state's energy grid has issued a "flex alert," urging residents to conserve electricity between 2 and 9 p.m. to reduce strain on the system.

A parishioner holds the Holy Bible during a service. A Louisiana law that would have made the Bible the state's official book has been withdrawn.

Louisiana Lawmaker Pulls Bill To Make Bible State's Official Book

The lawmaker who sponsored the bill to make the Holy Bible the state's official book said it had become a distraction and there were "much more important" priorities.

'Hidden Figures,' 'The Glass Universe,' And Why Science Needs History

Women's contributions to scientific progress are often ignored — but two new books, Dava Sobel's The Glass Universe and Margot Lee Shetterly's Hidden Figures are out to remedy that oversight.

Jorge Robles shows off his skateboarding skills in front of Cherokee Point Elementary School before joining a rally for a formal skate park in City Heights.

City Heights Skaters Honored By San Diego City Planning Professionals

The San Diego chapter of the American Planners Association awarded City Heights youth for their efforts to bring a skate park to their community.

Astronomer Chris Impey examines the possibilities of the universe in his new book <em>Beyond</em>. "I like the idea that the universe — the boundless possibility of 20 billion habitable worlds — has led to things that we can barely imagine," he says. In the 1970s, NASA Ames conducted several space colony studies, commissioning renderings of the giant spacecraft which could house entire cities.

The Great 'Beyond': Contemplating Life, Sex And Elevators In Space

Astronomer Chris Impey discusses the future of space travel, sex in space and the connection between science and Buddhism. Impey is the author of Beyond: Our Future in Space.

Sara Noghani (left) and Pooya Shahsiah, in their shop, Tehran Collage. Many of their designs feature words from Persian poetry that speak of a new dawn.

Iranians Wait And Wonder If A New Dawn Is Coming

NPR's Steve Inskeep profiles three Iranians who discuss their dreams — and hopes that have been dashed previously.

Pakistani activists march in support of the Saudi government at a protest in Quetta on March 30, 2015. Pakistan is the latest country to join a Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Airstrikes In Yemen Intensify, Hit Refugee Camp

Airstrikes intensified as Houthi rebels advanced on the port city of Aden. Aid agencies say one airstrike killed dozens at a refugee camp, while Yemeni officials blamed rebel shelling.

A model made of LEGOs of the four women Supreme Court justices. The designs were rejected as a product submission because of politics.

Lego Says You Can't Build That — Because Of Politics

LEGO rejects submission of women Supreme Court justices as product, reflecting view that the high court has become political.

Fiorina speaking to voters in Dover, N.H. on Saturday. She said of Wednesday's debate: "Many people don't know me yet. So it's an opportunity to introduce myself."

Fiorina Will Need To Stand Out, Not Just Stick Out, On Debate Stage

There's a lot at stake for Carly Fiorina at tonight's Republican debate. She joins 10 men on stage including Donald Trump, who was recently quoted making negative comments about her face.

Beyond The 'Like' Button: Facebook Comes To Our Emotional Rescue

Facebook reveals new emojis it's testing to expand the iconic "Like" button. All Tech Considered welcomes a new host, who tries to explain her vision for the blog using Facebook's seven "Reactions."

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