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Pedro Barros Diéguez and Albina Macia Fernández, the husband-and-wife owners of Casa Pages, a traditional bar in Barcelona. Many of the city's historic, family-run businesses are in danger of closing because of rising rents, spurred by a huge spike in tourism

Barcelona's Mom-And-Pop Tapas Bars Take On The Big Tourist Chains

Off the beaten tourist paths, neighborhood tapas bars are part of Spain's charm, but many are being forced out by rising rents. A tour group hopes to save them by helping travelers find them.

Cardinals follow a news conference to present Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si, (Praise Be), at the Vatican, on Thursday. The far-reaching papal letter addressed climate change and the poor.

Pope Francis: Climate Change A 'Principal Challenge' For Humanity

In a major encyclical titled Laudato Si, the pontiff calls on humanity to acknowledge a "sense of responsibility" for the Earth and said it was time to stop "masking problems."

Sen. Rand Paul, then a candidate, arrives in scrubs to address a luncheon meeting of the Lions Club in Bowling Green, Ky. in 2010. "He said when he was a very young man, 'I'm going to be a medical doctor,'" his nephew Matthew Pyeatt said. "He knew exactly what he wanted to be and exactly what he needed to do to get there and be successful."

Raised Around Cry For Smaller Government, Rand Paul Carries The Torch

In Lake Jackson, Texas where Paul grew up, he learned politics and his small-government philosophy around the Paul family's kitchen table.

San Diego County's 65 And Older Crowd Gets Lesson On Living Well

As part of the county's Live Well San Diego campaign, health officials talked Wednesday to senior citizens about nutrition, exercise, mental stimulation and social connection.

San Diego police investigate the murder of a 73-year-old woman at a home in the 3700 block of Carmel View Road in Carmel Valley, June 16, 2015.

Woman Facing Murder Charge In Death Of Elderly Carmel Valley Woman

Lara Epstein, 51, was facing a murder charge Wednesday in connection with the death of a 73-year-old family member at a Carmel Valley home the two women shared.

This booking photo released by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department shows Charles "Chase" Merritt, 57. Merritt was arrested Nov. 5, 2014.

Former Business Partner To Face Trial In Slayings Of Fallbrook Family

San Bernardino Superior Court Judge Michael A Smith ruled Monday there is sufficient evidence for 58-year-old Charles "Chase" Merritt to stand trial.

Egyptian security forces take up positions during anti-government demonstrations in Cairo last November. Egyptian activists have been disappearing in growing numbers, and human rights groups say they believe the security forces are responsible.

As Egyptian Activists Vanish, Suspicion Falls On The Security Forces

Egyptian activists disappeared in years past and now its happening again, according to human rights groups. They are again blaming the security forces, who have been cracking down on dissent.

Rupert Murdoch (center) and his sons Lachlan (left) and James (right) are seen in a combination of file photos. Rupert Murdoch, the head of News Corp. and the Fox media empire, says he will hand over the reins of the company to the two sons.

Rupert Murdoch Poised To Step Down As CEO Of 21st Century Fox

His son James is expected to become head of the company, while Murdoch will stay on as chairman of the boards of both 21st Century Fox and News Corp.

A group of Afghan women are attempting to reach the 24,580-foot summit this summer. In mid-May, two of the climbers, along with two American chaperones, visited Afghanistan's highest mountain to see the terrain firsthand in preparation for the historic climb.

For Afghan Women Mountaineers, Uphill Battles Begin Before The Climb

Scaling Afghanistan's tallest mountain will be difficult enough. But Afghan female climbers and their American guides also face civil war, red tape and cultural taboos.

He Was In A Cab Stuck In Traffic. A Beggar Asked For Alms...

His heart said "Give!" His mind wondered: "Am I gullible? Do handouts really help?" Looking back, he's not happy with the choice he made.

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