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Habeb al-Hamad Azab, a Syrian refugee, stands in front of his destroyed home in Beirut's Mar Mikhael neighborhood.

'Lots Of Destruction, But This Is The Future': Photos Inside The Homes Of Beirut

After explosions convulsed Beirut, here is a selection of photos showing Beirut residents in their destroyed house or workplace, along with a glimpse of their experiences, in their own words.

A red rash, as shown on this child's back in this undated photo, is a symptom of Kawasaki disease.

Rady Re-Evaluating Recent Kawasaki Cases For New Pediatric Illness Tied To Coronavirus

San Diego's Children's Hospital is reviewing patients it recently treated for Kawasaki disease to determine if they were actually suffering from a similar but rare new illness connected to the novel coronavirus.

The outside of the San Diego Unified School District Education Center is shown on May 8, 2018.

With Grim Projections In Revised State Budget, Local School Officials Call For Federal Help

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised budget projects nearly $19 billion in cuts to education funding. San Diego Unified leaders say their plan for reopening hinges on more federal stimulus money.

An old problem has a potential new solution: Using psilocybin has helped patients quit smoking in a clinical trial.

A New Way To Quit? Psychedelic Therapy Offers Promise For Smoking Cessation

Researchers are studying a new technique for quitting cigarettes. It involves cognitive behavioral therapy and guided hallucination sparked by psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms.

Cuban singer Cimafunk performs with Tank and the Bangas (winners of NPR's 2017 Tiny Desk Contest), The Soul Rebels and the Queen of the Guardians of the Flame during a concert at La Tropical in Havana.

Photographing A Musical Exchange Between New Orleans And Havana

An indomitable musical culture survived the tragedy of the international slave trade. Alt.Latino captured a weeklong celebration featuring artists Trombone Shorty, Tank and the Bangas and Cimafunk.

Israelis stand in silence on a street in Tel Aviv on Tuesday as sirens wailed across Israel for two minutes marking the annual day of remembrance for the 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust.

New Report Notes Rise In Coronavirus-Linked Anti-Semitic Hate Speech

The report, released Monday by researchers at Tel Aviv University, notes an 18% increase in anti-Semitic violence in 2019 and recent accusations blaming Jews for causing and spreading the coronavirus.

Coronavirus-induced isolation means many couples are adjusting to spending a lot more time together. Psychologists Julie and John Gottman share what's helped their patients de-escalate tension.

Isolating With A Partner? Relationship Therapists Share Stress-Reduction Strategies

Coronavirus-induced isolation means many couples are spending a lot more time together. Psychologists Julie and John Gottman offer advice on dealing with "pressure-cooker" moments.

Arturo Ripstein's latest film "El diablo entre las piernas" screens as part of the San Diego Latino Film Festival's virtual edition.

San Diego Latino Film Festival Kicks Off Virtual Edition

Online festival runs today through Sept. 27

Jeff Heine, executive director of the San Diego Gay Men's Chorus, stands in front of the University Christian Church where the singers used to rehearse, Aug. 20, 2020.

County Still Evaluating Goal On COVID-19 Outbreaks (Which It Still Can’t Meet)

School Officials Also Looking At How Outbreaks Influence Reopenings

Protests over police treatment of black people have sparked concerns about the spread of COVID-19. Here, a protester marches Monday in Philadelphia with a cloth mask saying, "I can't breathe."

Anti-Racism Protests Versus COVID-19 Risk: 'I Wouldn't Weigh These Crises Separately'

"White supremacy is a lethal public health issue that predates and contributes to COVID-19," public health experts say in an open letter as large protests erupt in cities across the United States.

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