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Honeybees are seen feeding on the honeydew of whiteflies in citrus trees. Traces of neonicotinoids, a family of pesticides, have shown up in honeydew, an important food source for other insects.

New Evidence Shows Popular Pesticides Could Cause Unintended Harm To Insects

Studies are revealing new, unintended threats that neonicotinoid pesticides pose to insects. The chemicals, widely used by farmers, are difficult to control because they persist in the environment.

Law enforcement officers work at the scene of a deadly crash near Holtville, Calif., on Tuesday. Authorities say a truck crashed into an SUV carrying 25 people on a Southern California highway, killing at least 13 people.

At Least 13 People Dead After Crowded SUV Collides With Truck In California

The police say they believe the SUV was carrying 25 people when it collided with a gravel truck.

Farmer Ambadas Sanap, a plaid bandana around his neck and a Hindu mark of devotion on his forehead, grows tomatoes and bell peppers. He says he'd participate in the protests — except he's too busy trying to sell his crops to feed his family of 9.

India's Farmer Protests: Why Are They So Angry?

Demonstrations have been going on for months. Pop stars and climate activists have pledged support for the farmers. What sparked the movement is less glamorous: New rules for wholesale markets.

Farmers, traders and customers weave through waist-high heaps of chili peppers, piles of ginger and mounds of carrots at a government-run wholesale market in western India.

India's Farmer Protests: Why Are They So Angry?

Demonstrations have been going on for months. Pop stars and climate activists have pledged support for the farmers. What sparked the movement is less glamorous: New rules for wholesale markets.

This region, known as Red Hill Bay, used to be under water on the eastern edge of the Salton Sea on Mar. 13, 2019.

State Water Project Takes Aim At Restoring Salton Sea, Alleviating Health Risks

State officials hope a restoration project along the southern edge of the Salton Sea steers the region away from an ecological and public health disaster.

Martha Stewart says in the last 30 years she's seen the food offerings at parties become a lot more interesting and varied. "Our interest in all kinds of things culinary, and all kinds of things related to celebration has really expanded tremendously," she says.

Here Are Martha Stewart's Tips For Hosting A Terrific New Year's Eve

Ice balls melt slowly and impress everyone. Provide toothbrushes and bathrobes for overnight guests. And if your budget is tight, mac and cheese and a bottle of good wine can go a very long way.

"We weren't surprised that there was resistance to an all-female crew in the race ..." says Tracy Edwards, who assembled the first all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race. "But I was shocked at the level of anger there was that we wanted to do this, because why is this making you angry?"

With An All-Female Crew, 'Maiden' Sailed Around The World And Into History

A new film tells the story of the first all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race: "Guys used to say to us with absolute certainty, 'You're going to die,'" says sailor Tracy Edwards.

San Diego Healthcare Workers Show Support For Barrio Logan Community Plan

San Diego healthcare workers showed their support Wednesday for propositions that they say would protect the environment and children in Barrio Logan.

This undated photo shows Kuumba Fest's parade of living history.

San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Cultural Celebrations And Songs About Love

This weekend brings celebrations of black history and Mexican art, plus a former San Diego musician returns.

Roundtable: Another Referendum; The Future of Logan Heights; Bike Lane Backlash

The battle over the massive One Paseo development may play out in the voting booth. Gentrification fears lead Logan Heights residents to opt for keeping the status quo. And it's bikes versus businesses in Hillcrest.

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