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The city has a rich heritage of buildings and mosques. Today, the battle scars are as prominent as ever and residents displaced by the conflict complain about the sluggish reconstruction.

Extreme heat and high surf in San Diego could cause potentially dangerous conditions at the beach and throughout the region this week, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.

Several asylum seekers allege the air conditioning in a holding area of the Otay Mesa detention facility was broken for nearly a week and that they can't tolerate the heat.

Researchers have long hoped to find out if genes contribute to sexual orientation. A new study of genetic data from thousands of people hints there may be some link, but it's still far from clear.

Also in our weekly education news roundup: The Santa Fe schools received funding for recovery, and a new study examines social and emotional learning at different ages.

Seven rural school districts as well as two campuses in San Diego County were closed Wednesday as the region remained under a red flag warning denoting a strong risk of wildfire and around 18,600 utility customers remained without power.

Salvador, the capital of Bahia state, has become a hub for black-owned businesses. A startup accelerator there supports companies based on their potential for social and economic impact.

Salvador, the capital of Bahia state, has become a hub for black-owned businesses. A startup accelerator there supports companies based on their potential for social and economic impact.

Jarrod Ramos is accused of entering the Annapolis, Md., newsroom armed with a shotgun on June 28 and murdering John McNamara, Gerald Fischman, Rob Hiaasen, Wendi Winters and Rebecca Smith.

Women often bear a heavier burden at times of crisis. Yet they draw on their inner strength to survive — and thrive. NPR photographed and interviewed 19 women over 3 weeks. Here are their stories.