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Romanians burned a portrait of Nicolae Ceausescu in Denta on Dec. 22, 1989, as residents took to the streets to celebrate the downfall of the dictator.

25 Years After Death, A Dictator Still Casts A Shadow In Romania

Nicolae Ceausescu ruled with an iron fist for 25 years until he was overthrown and executed on Christmas Day in 1989. A quarter-century after his ouster, the country is still dealing with his legacy.

Turkey's new presidential palace in the capital, Ankara— has an official price tag of $615 million and more than 1,000 rooms. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Ak Saray, or the White Palace, is not his palace, but that of Turkey. But not everyone is so sure.

Turkey's President And His 1,100-Room 'White Palace'

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the massive presidential complex is a symbol of Turkey's growing importance. But as one opposition politician puts it: Only dictators want to live in palaces.

A person walks past an Everest Institute sign in an office building in Silver Spring, Md., on July 8.

An Update On For-Profit Colleges

New regulations and new complaints for a troubled sector; a new owner for a troubled college.

Syrian President Bashar Assad, shown here in July, appeared to be in a tough position at the beginning of the year. But many analysts say his hold on power grew stronger over the course of 2014, due in part to the U.S. bombing campaign against the Islamic State.

For Syria's President, The Year Ends Better Than It Began

Syria's civil war is still raging with no end in sight. But Bashar Assad remains entrenched in Damascus and many argue his position improved over the year as the U.S. began bombing the Islamic State.

Nissan workers at a plant in Canton, Miss. The auto company received financial incentives, including tax relief, from the state for the factory.

A Backlash Brews Against Low Pay On The Factory Floor

U.S. manufacturing jobs have rebounded since the recession, but many of those positions pay less than they used to. Some states are now questioning whether competing for those jobs is worth it.

Monocled Cobra That Went Loose In Thousand Oaks Now At San Diego Zoo

A venomous white monocled cobra that was captured after four days on the loose in Thousand Oaks moved into her new home Wednesday at the San Diego Zoo.

CHP Officers Play Santa To Kids In Barrio Logan

California Highway Patrol officers handed out new toys to kids on Tuesday through their "CHiPs for Kids" holiday charity program.

An early, undated photo of conductor Karen Keltner, who is resigning as San Diego Opera's resident conductor after 35 years.

San Diego Opera Conductor To Step Down After 35 Years

San Diego Opera's resident conductor and longest tenured employee is stepping down after 35 years with the company.

People celebrate after California Gov. Jerry Brown signed bill AB60 on Oct. 3, 2013, in Los Angeles. Also known as the Safe and Responsible Driver Act, it allows undocumented immigrants to apply for state driver's licenses.

California DMV Prepares For Immigrants Not Here Legally Applying For Licenses

The state is expecting 1.6 million immigrants living here illegally to apply for driver's licenses when a new law takes effect Jan. 1. The DMV is adding 800 employees to help handle the influx.

Is Your Heart Doctor In? If Not, You Might Not Be Any Worse Off

Researchers find that high-risk heart patients in teaching hospitals fared better when their cardiologists were away at national conventions instead of working at their usual jobs. Why?

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