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For-Profit And Online Education: What's Going On?

Even as regulations weaken, for-profit colleges struggle to stay afloat.

Firefighters make their way into a building on Dec. 21, 2017 in Jecheon, South Korea. The death toll jumped to 29 as rescue workers searched a scorched, smoke-filled commercial building in the southern city of Jecheon after a fire engulfed the building, firefighters said.

Fire In South Korean Commercial Building Kills At Least 29

"The fire engulfed an eight-story building and trapped dozens inside," NPR's Elise Hu reports from Seoul. "At least 15 of the dead were trapped in a second floor sauna."

Will Sticking Points Lead To A Government Shutdown?

David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland. Lawmakers are expected to pass another temporary spending measure to keep the government open. NPR's Tamara Keith weighs in on the topic.

Apple says that it slows the processors in some of its older phones, such as its iPhone 6s Plus, to match their aging, less powerful batteries.

Apple Says It Slows Older iPhones To Save Their Battery Life

Apple is responding to owners of older phones who have increasingly said they notice slower performance after they upgrade their devices' software.

Mistrial Declared In Bundy Ranch Standoff Case

The government's case against Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy accuses him of leading an armed standoff over control of U.S. public lands in 2014.

Normal Eyes Early 2018 For Its Own Police Board

As Bloomington’s new civilian police advisory board gets to work, a similar group in the Town of Normal will also be taking shape in 2018.In August, the…

A malnourished Yemeni child receives treatment at a hospital in the port city of Hodeidah on Tuesday. Ravaged by cholera, famine and war, the country has been declared the world's worst humanitarian crisis — and there is little indication the dire situation there is improving.

'A Hideous Milestone In The 21st Century': Cholera Cases In Yemen Pass 1 Million

The International Committee of the Red Cross announced the terrible landmark Thursday, roughly eight months after the outbreak first took hold in the war-ravaged country.

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley told the General Assembly on Thursday: "To its shame, the United Nations has long been a hostile place for the state of Israel."

U.N. Votes Overwhelmingly To Condemn U.S. Decision On Jerusalem

By a 128-9 vote Thursday, the General Assembly rejected a U.S. decree that recognized the disputed city as Israel's capital. "The United States will remember this day," Ambassador Nikki Haley warned.

Traffic moves along the 110 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday. Wednesday and Thursday will be the season's busiest traffic day in the United States, according to AAA forecasts.

The Shortest Days Of The Year, And The Worst Traffic Of The Season

In some cities, the worst traffic for this holiday season hit Wednesday afternoon. In others, the backup is about to start, as Thursday afternoon commuters mix with Christmas travelers.

State Touts Redesigned Website For Winter Road Conditions

State officials say there's a newly-redesigned website for travelers that offers the most up-to-date information on road conditions.The Illinois…

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