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A photo of a marble sculpture by Lileane Peebles titled Tipping Point, 2016.

Exhibit Features Art Of Climate Change Science

The exhibit, "Weather on Steroids" opens at the San Diego Central Library June 10.

A total solar eclipse is shown in this undated image.

Where To See The Solar Eclipse In San Diego

Check out this list of viewing parties in San Diego County

Activists protest in front of Jordan's parliament in Amman on Tuesday, as legislators voted to repeal a provision that allows a rapist to escape punishment if he marries his victim. The banner in the middle reads, "Article 308 is a disgrace in the Jordanian justice system." The banner on the left says "Article 308 does not protect honor, it protects the culprit."

Jordan Begins To Scrap Law Allowing Rapists To Evade Punishment By Marrying Victim

A parliamentary vote, widely welcomed as a step forward for women's rights, came after an emotional debate. Some lawmakers argued that marriage can erase the stigma of being a rape victim.

<em>Ville Fantome.</em> This construction has the largest footprint of the artist's cityscape dioramas. The skyscrapers represent different countries. For instance, the gold-and-silver tower is emblazoned with USA.

The Joyful Cities Of Bodys Isek Kingelez

Using everything from soda cans to matchboxes, the Congolese artist crafted utopian dioramas, now on display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Vermont Democratic gubernatorial nominee Christine Hallquist embraces a supporter. Hallquist became the first openly transgender person to win a major party nomination for governor.

A Big Night For Democratic Diversity, And 3 Other Primary Takeaways

For the first time, a transgender candidate won a major party nomination for governor. Plus, a possible new chapter in the #MeToo era; education as a major theme; and high Democratic turnout.

The outside of the Board of Education building for the San Diego Unified School District is shown in this photo, March 24, 2016.

San Diego Unified Orders Minimum Day For Some Schools During Heat Wave

More than 70 campuses in the San Diego Unified School District will go on a minimum day schedule again Friday because of the continuing heat wave, district officials said.

Hundreds of people gather for a vigil on the spot where 32-year-old Heather Heyer was killed when a car plowed into a crowd of people protesting against the white supremacist "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Va.

Making Sense Of Charlottesville: A Reader's Guide

The tragedy in Virginia has sparked compelling writing around the country, and around the Internet. Here's our roundup.

Russ Gonzales, Paul Lopez, Reagan Branch, Maureen Cavanaugh, Karlos Paez, Roberto Perreta, Brian Jordan, Issac Lewis, Mike Benge and Omar Lopez at the KPBS studios Aug. 23, 2017.

The B-Side Players Tackle Social Justice, Chicano Power In New Album, ‘California Brown’

The B-Side Players are holding a record release party Saturday at the Music Box. The group joined Midday Edition to perform titles off their latest album.

An English couple on vacation in Greece composed this note, rolled it up in a bottle and, on July 4, tossed it into the Mediterranean Sea. A Palestinian fisherman caught it in his net this week. He says it's the first piece of personal mail he has ever received.

From Greece, A Message In A Bottle Reaches Isolated Gaza

Vacationers from England tossed the bottle into the Mediterranean. It floated nearly 500 miles and into the net of a Palestinian fisherman. He said it was the first piece of mail he had ever received.

Chicago author Amy Krouse Rosenthal has died at 51, according to The Associated Press.

Author, Modern Love Essayist Amy Krouse Rosenthal Dies At 51

Rosenthal won hearts with her children's book and memoirs — and broke them with her essay announcing her terminal illness, a Modern Love piece called "You May Want To Marry My Husband."

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