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A conservative think tank said that the Health and Human Services announcement doesn't go far enough and that Secretary Alex Azar "should redirect those funds to modern science and better alternatives."

Health And Human Services Says It's Reviewing Use Of Fetal Tissue For Research

The audit has been called a political gesture to placate anti-abortion groups that oppose use of the tissue. Fetal tissue has played a part in developing vaccines and medical treatments.

This July 4, Don't Be Like These Dummies: How Not To Set Off Fireworks

Every year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission urges Americans to use fireworks responsibly. It does this by blowing up a bunch of mannequins on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

A construction worker climbs onto a roof at sunrise Tuesday to avoid the heat in Phoenix. The temperature there reached 119 degrees, as the Southwest bakes in a heat wave.

Summer's Just Begun, But The Southwestern U.S. Is Already Baking

Parts of California, Nevada and Arizona are under excessive heat warnings through Sunday night.

These Top Schools Are Offering Big Savings On Master's Degrees, But There's A Catch

A master's degree, especially from an elite university, can be expensive. But a several universities are trying an experiment online to see if that cost, for some degrees, can come down.

Customers walk near makeshift fruit and vegetable shops set up in front of destroyed buildings in the northern Syrian city of Raqqa earlier this month.

Amnesty Criticizes U.S.-Led Coalition's 'Indiscriminate' Actions In Raqqa

Amnesty International says the U.S.-led coalition offensive against ISIS in the Syrian city killed nearly 1,600 civilians, or about 1,400 more than the U.S. military has acknowledged.

Elizabeth Warren speaks at a campaign stop at the Kermit, W.Va., fire department on May 10. Kermit has a population of about 400 and is believed to have been visited by only one other presidential candidate, John F. Kennedy. Warren went on to campaign in the rural southern Ohio town of Chillicothe, before ending the day in Columbus.

Elizabeth Warren Has A Plan — To Get Personal With Voters

The Democratic presidential candidate has built her brand on prolific policy proposals. But she is also using folksy charm to try to win support at campaign stops in towns big and small.

The San Diego skyline pictured in this undated photo.

Warmer Temperatures Expected For Thanksgiving Holiday

Temperatures are expected to be "much above normal" in the San Diego area and throughout Southern California by Thanksgiving, the National Weather Service said Monday.

California Gov. Jerry Brown talks during an interview in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018.

50 Years Of Public Life: A Look At Gov. Jerry Brown's Career

California Gov. Jerry Brown leaves office Jan. 7 after a political career that spanned nearly 50 years.

Students Kate Shulenberger (left) and Sarah Goodman on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Graduate Student Council plan a "call your congressman" event on campus.

Grad Students Would Be Hit By Massive Tax Hike Under House GOP Plan

The plan would raise taxes on graduate students, who make very little money to begin with. Analysts say the provision could discourage students from seeking advanced degrees, hurting economic growth.

People sit on a bench in La Jolla Shores in this undated photo.

Record-Breaking Heat Hits San Diego

Arid Santa Ana winds and record-breaking heat are in San Diego County's forecast for the second straight day Tuesday, a day after Ramona, Vista, Alpine and El Cajon shattered old heat records, according to the National Weather Service.

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