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It's in Guatemala, where the educational achievement of poor students is severely lacking. Students might dress up in cow costumes, bake bread — or frame a building.

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet cautioned that the growing global disparity in wealth, and access to resources and justice, poses risks.

Imperial County officials have declared a state of emergency for the Salton Sea, which has become surrounded by dust. Residents are concerned about air pollution coming from the dust. And, a new study finds climate change is making weather events like El Nino stronger. Plus, a Utah community celebrates the removal of toxic materials from the Colorado river. The military is testing a new drone detecting system throughout the week in San Diego. And, a scientist is racing against the clock to save her husband who is dying from a superbug.

The emergency declaration is aimed at forcing state and federal officials to take action to decrease the dust around the Salton Sea.

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a red flag warning that lasts until Friday evening. Officials warn weather conditions create an elevated risk of wildfires. Plus, the military is testing a new system to identify drones. Hear how the military is designing this new tool. And, it’s the one-year anniversary of the first Central American migrant caravan. Also, Imperial Valley officials have declared a state of emergency for the Salton Sea, due to long-term erosion.

The Marvel Comics 1000 issue, available Wednesday, pays homage to many of Marvel's most recognizable characters, including Iron Man, the Hulk and Spider-Man, and also spotlights some lesser-known ones. Each page is devoted to a year in Marvel's history, with the first one recounting the creation of the Human Torch in Marvel Comics No. 1 in 1939.

Long-term flooding along major waterways stranded barges up and down the Mississippi River this summer and caused havoc with river transportation and the economy that depends on it.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has been scrutinized for his age and his health, but his campaign has proven remarkably durable in the last week.

From infant mortality rates to access to cancer treatment, stark health disparities exist between blacks and whites. One Michigan experiment to address that starts with money made from hospital food.

The Environmental Health Coalition is asking a San Diego Superior Court judge to take the Barrio Logan community plan off the ballot and into the courtroom.