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The Whisky a Go Go club on the storied Sunset Strip, once the hub L.A.'s music scene, acknowledged the May 2013 death of The Doors' keyboardist on its marquee: "Rest In Peace Ray Manzarek, Thanks for the Memories."

Walking The Sunset Strip, A Fading Beacon Of Cool

West Hollywood's Sunset Strip used to be the home of the city's hottest music venues — places that launched the careers of everyone from The Doors to Jane's Addiction — but has lost a lot of its influence over the years. NPR's Arun Rath visits the Strip with L.A. Times writer August Brown.

A U.S. Geological Survey map showing the location of Tuesday's earthquake in Pakistan.

Dozens Killed By Strong Quake In Southwestern Pakistan

The 7.7-magnitude temblor struck the southern part of the country. Although there are reports of deaths, it could be several days before the full extent of any damage and destruction is known.

A building under construction is covered with haze in Shanghai on Friday. The city's pollution index is at its highest ever, officials say.

Shanghai's Choking Smog Registers 'Beyond Index'

Officials in China's commercial capital ordered schoolchildren to stay indoors, construction to halt and even delayed flights because of the city's highest-ever pollution levels.

Dozens of pilot whales are stranded in shallow water in a remote area of Florida's Everglades National Park.

Several Whales Dead, Dozens Stranded Off Florida Everglades

The mass stranding has occurred in a remote area of Florida's Everglades that's only accessible by boat or helicopter. Wildlife officials are working to redirect them back out to deep water.

UN experts are inspecting the heavy water production plant in Arak, Iran, on Sunday. The visit is the first test of an interim deal Iran struck with the West in November.

U.N. Inspectors Visit Iranian Plant Linked To Nuclear Program

The visit is the first test of an interim deal Iran struck with the West in November. International inspectors have not visited Iran's Arak heavy water production plant in more than two years.

DIY Broadband Comes To The English Countryside

When you live out in the middle of nowhere, you can feel like you're in the Internet slow lane because broadband just isn't available. Residents in rural Lancashire in England created their own high-speed Internet connection because they felt no major supplier would do it for them.

Strong Earthquake Shakes Iran, Deaths Reported

The estimated 7.8 magnitude temblor was felt across the region. Buildings swayed in India's capital.

Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson hugs teammate Caroline Doty (No. 5) after the Huskies' win Monday night over Kentucky at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Conn.

UConn And Cal Punch First Two Tickets To Women's Final Four

The Connecticut Huskies are going to a record sixth-straight Final Four. California is in the Final Four for the first time. Tuesday night, the other two slots will be filled.

Complaints Soar, But Airlines' Quality Rating Stays High

Customers are more unhappy, but the carriers continue to improve their on-time performances and they're losing fewer bags. Those are among the reasons the quality of the airlines' work remains high, according to a respected study. Virgin Atlantic gets the best score. United gets the lowest.

Annette Funicello, 'America's Sweetheart,' Has Died

Funicello, one of the first child stars to emerge out of The Mickey Mouse Club, went on to star with Frankie Avalon in the Beach Party films.

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