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One of the world's largest conferences on family violence and sexual assault is taking place in San Diego this week.

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced the recipients of this year's fellowships. Twenty-four innovators in art, science, writing and more will each receive $500,000 over the next five years.

Are all communities in San Diego adequately prepared for the next disaster? We speak to Ron Lane, from the County Office of Emergency Services, about what's being done locally to prepare for wildfires, earthquakes and other disasters. We also discuss a recent report about the challenges associated with preparing racially and ethnically diverse communities for a disaster.

After a bloody summer for U.S. troops in Afghanistan, President Obama is pondering new tactics, but says, at least for now, no new troops will be sent to the region. Experts just back from Afghanistan offer a close-up look at what troops face in combat, and how new tactics and policies are playing out on the ground.

September is Hunger Action Month. We take a look at the current hunger situation in San Diego.

President Obama embarked on what he called "a full-court press" for his health care overhaul, meeting at the White House with nurses a day after his address to Congress and the nation. Republicans, meanwhile, went on the offensive, dismissing the speech as "another lecture" on health care.

New York City is one of the first places in the country to take into consideration child and health care costs as well as geographic differences when measuring poverty. Backers of New York's method want the federal formula to reflect these real world costs.

As the full-time chaplain of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Chester Cook spends his days assisting stranded travelers, counseling those having emotional meltdowns and calming down stressed-out soldiers. And he often pays travelers' $150 change fee from his chaplain's budget — or his own wallet.

Is a cup of coffee or a glass of red wine good for you or not? News reports highlighting the latest medical study findings, often with contrasting results, are everywhere. Add in the information available on the Internet, and consumers can feel downright overwhelmed about what to believe. We'll talk about ways people can navigate through the maze of medical information and make the best decisions for their health.

The 5th annual Art of Photography Show features 111 winning photographs chosen from an international pool of 16,000 entries. It is one of the largest juried photography competitions in the U.S. and the largest juried exhibition in San Diego history. You can view some of the winners as well as hear an interview with the contest's judge, Charlotte Cotton.