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Amil Patel (left) and Bob Dunn run the front desk at this Walgreens pharmacy on the campus of the University of California, San Francisco. The store will be one of the first to take advantage of a new California law expanding pharmacists' scope of practice.

California Women Can Soon Go Right To The Pharmacist For Birth Control

Under a new law being implemented in California, women will be able to walk into a pharmacy, get a prescription for contraceptive pills, the ring, or the patch, and get it filled — all in one visit.

A street sweeper cleans San Diego's streets in this undated photo.

San Diegans Make Apps For National Day Of Civic Hacking

Apps include avoiding street sweeping tickets and finding the best nearby parks

Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich speaks to a crowd at a restaurant in New Hampshire in May. He's considering a run for president in 2016.

Q&A: Ohio Gov. John Kasich. He Does It His Way

No Republican has won the White House without winning Ohio. That's one reason Ohio Gov. John Kasich is the latest GOP candidate to give serious consideration to a White House bid.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, apologized Wednesday after making a joke about Joe Biden while the vice president was mourning the death of his son.

The Dangers Of Political 'Foot-In-Mouth' Syndrome

With this many candidates running for the White House, gaffes are inevitable. This week, Republican presidential contenders Ted Cruz, Mike Huckabee and Rand Paul have all fallen victim.

Kurt Schmoke, former mayor of Baltimore, is now the president of the University of Baltimore.

Former Baltimore Mayor: City Must Confront The 'Rot Beneath The Glitter'

With Baltimore struggling with a surge in violence and the aftermath of Freddie Gray's death, former mayor Kurt Schmoke says that the roots of the city's problems run deep.

Stephen Curry, left, and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors celebrate in the second quarter Thursday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game One of the 2015 NBA Finals in Oakland, California.

Warriors Run Away From Cavaliers In Overtime To Take Game 1 Of NBA Finals

Golden State's 108-100 victory came despite 44 points from Cleveland's LeBron James. Kyrie Irving added 23 for the Cavaliers but limped off the court with two minutes left in the game.

NYPD veteran Brian Fusco speaks to press outside the 72nd Precinct in the Brooklyn borough on Jan. 20. Fusco is running for president of the state's Patrolman's Benevolent Association in the upcoming election, against incumbent Patrick Lynch, who has been an outspoken critic of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.

NYPD's Union Rift Confronted By A Wider Shift In Leadership Style

The force's union faces a serious upcoming election challenge. Opponents of incumbent President Patrick Lynch say it's time for a new dialogue with city leaders and the public.

This file photo shows Brittany Maynard and her husband Dan Diaz at the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, Oct. 21, 2014.

California Lawmakers Advance Right-To-Die Legislation

The issue gained traction nationally after 29-year-old Brittany Maynard moved from California to Oregon to end her life in November.

Pregnant Women With Depression Face Tough Choices, No Easy Answers

Andrew Solomon, the author of The Noonday Demon, discusses the challenges of pregnancy for women who are depressed. The long-term effects of antidepressants taken during pregnancy are unclear.

In A First For Online Media, Gawker Writers Join Union

One of the site's writers says organizing the workers is a sign the digital media are growing up. The CEO says he's pleased with vote.

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