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A man walks beneath a tree in Baltimore Wednesday as temperatures remain stubbornly below freezing.

Outrage As Some Baltimore Students Attend School In Frigid Classrooms

The city closed several schools this week because of heat and water problems, but parents and educators say the schools that remained open had major issues.

In his book <em>Now I Sit Me Down, </em>architect Witold Rybczynski explores centuries of chair design; look no further than right underneath you for interesting trends in design, culture and social values.

Better Sit Down For This One: An Exciting Book About The History Of Chairs

OK, fine ... this new chair anthology might not keep you on the edge of your seat, but it does reveal some very interesting ideas about trends in design, culture and social values.

This illustration depicts a yellow fever victim in a Jefferson Street home in Memphis. It's from a series of images entitled "The Great Yellow Fever Scourge — Incidents Of Its Horrors In The Most Fatal District Of The Southern States."

Yellow Fever Timeline: The History Of A Long Misunderstood Disease

An outbreak in Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised concerns about the infamous and fearsome disease — once a scourge of the U.S., Panama and Spain.

A pile of dried cannabis buds is seen here, Aug. 31, 2017.

San Diego Gains Early Lead In Cannabis Retail Licenses

In one week, state regulators have licensed more recreational cannabis dispensaries in San Diego than any other city so far. The Bureau of Cannabis Control is working overtime to issue as many licenses as possible before full legalization on Jan. 1.

'Moon Of The Faith:' A History Of The Apricot And Its Many Pleasures

The Romans dubbed it the "precious one." Poets praised its beauty. The conquering Arabs took it to the Mideast, where the luxurious fruit was exploited in sugary confections.

An Israeli army officer on Friday shows journalists a Palestinian tunnel that runs from the Gaza Strip into Israel. Israel says its current military campaign is aimed at destroying the tunnels.

The Long History Of The Gaza Tunnels

Alexander the Great complained about the tunnels under Gaza during his siege of the area in 332 BC. They are still an issue today as the Israelis and Palestinians slug it out.

The first-ever college football playoff championship turned in record ratings, attracting an average of 33.4 million viewers.

College Football Championship Sets A New Cable Ratings Record

The championship game between Oregon and Ohio State was a hit with viewers, turning in the highest ratings in the history of both ESPN and cable TV. The broadcast averaged 33.4 million viewers.

Students at Boston College listen to a speaker as they gather during a solidarity demonstration on the school's campus, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, in Newton, Mass. Student organizers from the college released a toolkit for protesters at other campuses — part of a growing trend towards nationwide coordination of protests.

Campus Protesters Across The Country Swap Ideas, Information

As college students around the U.S. protest institutional racism, the movement is growing more coordinated. Activists are inspiring each other on social media and sharing strategies and tips online.

The Namibian desert plays a starring role in the Oscar-winning Mad Max: Fury Road.

'Mad Max' Is Mad About Namibia, But Some Namibians Are Mad At The Crew

The success of the Oscar-winning film is good for the country's film industry. But critics say the crew didn't take good care of dunes and animal habitats.

Do We Really Need Probiotics In Our Coffee, Granola And Nut Butter?

It's not just kombucha and yogurt: Probiotics are now showing up in dozens of packaged foods. But what exactly do these designer foods with friendly flora actually offer — besides a high price tag?

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