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Australian protesters demonstrate in Melbourne on Feb. 4 after the Australian High Court upheld a challenge to the government's right to hold asylum seekers at detention camps in Papua New Guinea and Nauru.

What Happens When An Aid Group Sees Abuse, But Is Sworn To Secrecy?

Save the Children had to sign confidentiality agreements to work at a migrant detention camp run by Australia in Nauru. The group's Mat Tinkler discusses what they did and didn't say about abuses.

Aid Worker: Australian Treatment Of Migrants In Nauru Is A 'Stain'

Save the Children had to sign confidentiality agreements to work at a migrant detention camp run by Australia in Nauru. The group's Mat Tinkler discusses what they did and didn't say about abuses.

The sun sets on a power generating plant in Huntington Beach, Aug. 31, 2006.

California Lawmakers Approve Extension Of Climate Change Law

They voted to extend the state's landmark climate change law — the most aggressive in the U.S. — by another 10 years, resisting fierce opposition from oil companies and other business interests to keep the program alive at least through 2030.

Down With Homework: Teacher's Viral Note Tells Of Growing Attitude

Second-grade teacher Brandy Young announced the policy to parents this month. Her stance is one being taken by more and more educators.

"It's been in my lifetime that I could not register and vote freely," said Flonzie Brown-Wright.

For Many Black Voters, Trump's 'What Do You Have To Lose?' Plea Isn't Enough

Donald Trump promises to help bring jobs and security to black neighborhoods. But his poll numbers with African-Americans are in the low single digits, and many say his message is insulting.

By testing tumors, researchers hoped to identify women who could avoid chemotherapy without increasing their risk of a cancer recurrence.

Study Of Breast Cancer Treatment Reveals Paradox Of Precision Medicine

A genetic test of breast cancer tumors helped identify women whose survival odds would not be greatly improved by chemotherapy. But that test isn't as precise as women and doctors might like.

Anil Kurup, the cafe's baker, grew up in the same orphanage as the owner, Amin Sheikh.

He Used To Live On The Streets Of Mumbai. Now, His Cafe Welcomes Everyone

Amin Sheikh's new cafe is a rarity in class-stratified India: It's open to people from all walks of life. Sheikh is a former street child, and so are many of his employees.

Empty seats at Qualcomm Stadium prior to the NFL preseason football game between the San Diego Chargers and the San Francisco 49ers, Sept. 4, 2009.

Proposed Stadium Would Have 'Positive Impact,' Chargers Report Says

The team went on offense Wednesday after weathering a blitz of critical reports on its plan to build a stadium and convention center annex in downtown San Diego, releasing an analysis that said the project would be an asset to the city.

Supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders cheer during a protest near City Hall in Philadelphia during the Democratic National Convention in July.

Bernie Sanders' New Political 'Revolution' Faces Bumpy Beginning

Eight key staffers have already quit the political group aimed at furthering progressive causes near and dear to the runner-up in the Democratic presidential primary.

The Navy's newest littoral combat ship USS Independence on the way to Norfolk, Va., before sailing to its homeport in San Diego. Independence is designed as a fast, agile, mission-focused ship for use in shallow, coastal water regions.

San Diego Contractors Encouraged To Focus On Littoral Combat Ship

Rear Adm. John Neagley told an audience of contractors at the Navy's Gold Coast conference that there are many opportunities to design new uses for the littoral combat ship.

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