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Why Harvard, Yale And Stanford May Not Be The 'Best' Colleges

A school should be defined by its commitment to great teaching and social equity, says the outgoing president of LaGuardia Community College.

People rally outside of the Supreme Court in opposition to Ohio's voter roll purges in January. The court upheld the controversial law Monday.

Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Ohio Voter-Purge Law

The Supreme Court upheld the most aggressive voter-purge law in the country. If a voter doesn't respond to mailings or hasn't voted in two consecutive elections, they are kicked off the rolls.

National Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre faced criticism from the group's board members as allegations about financial mismanagement surfaced.

Wayne LaPierre Re-Elected As NRA Leader Amid Internal Turmoil And Outside Probe

The gun rights group faces pressure to address allegations of financial mismanagement. The New York attorney general is investigating and the president said it needs to "get its act together quickly."

A man holds a sample of the opioid antidote Narcan during a training session at a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene office in March.

Poll: Most Americans Know About Opioid Antidote And Are Willing To Use It

While a majority of Americans know about naloxone, there is confusion about the fact that in most places a prescription isn't required to obtain the emergency overdose treatment.

Liu Yuejin of China's National Narcotics Control Commission speaks at a Beijing press conference on Monday. He announced that all fentanyl-related drugs will become controlled substances, effective May 1.

China To Close Loophole On Fentanyl After U.S. Calls For Opioid Action

Some manufacturers evaded scrutiny by slightly modifying the molecular structures of substances. Monday's announcement "puts a wider array of substances under regulation," a Chinese official says.

Jussie Smollett speaks last month at an awards ceremony held in Los Angeles by Children's Defense Fund California.

Police Say 'Empire' Actor Jussie Smollett Attacked In Possible Hate Crime

The star of the Fox drama was reportedly assaulted Tuesday in downtown Chicago. His attackers are said to have poured a chemical substance on him and wrapped a rope around his neck.

Former President Jimmy Carter has devoted much of his post-presidential life to observing elections overseas. He is asking GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp to step down from his position as Georgia secretary of state "to ensure the confidence of our citizens."

Jimmy Carter Calls For Georgia Secretary Of State's Resignation In Personal Plea

Brian Kemp isn't just overseeing Georgia's gubernatorial election, he's also the GOP nominee. And the former president says that double role — among other controversies — endangers voter confidence.

The cockpit voice recorder from Lion Air Flight 610 is displayed by Indonesian navy personnel after the device's recovery on Monday.

Cockpit Voice Recorder Recovered From Lion Air Crash

The "black box" may provide insight into what happened in the minutes before the Boeing 737 MAX 8 plunged into the Java Sea, killing all 189 people aboard.

Matthew Lachance rides an electric scooter in Washington, D.C. Scooters have grown in popularity, and now ride-related injuries are a common sight at the George Washington University Hospital, according to Dr. Kate Douglass.

As Electric Scooters Proliferate, So Do Minor Injuries And Blocked Sidewalks

Electric scooters provide users with a fun, quick and affordable mode of transportation. But medical experts are observing a growing public health concern, and officials are slow to provide solutions.

A closed sign at the Cabrillo National Monument, Dec. 24, 2018.

White House, Congressional Democrats See No Deal On Shutdown

Chances look slim for ending the partial government shutdown any time soon.

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