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Facing criticism that the World Health Organization has been slow to respond to Zika, Dr. Margaret Chan delivers her first major address on the outbreak.

Flint residents are still being billed for water that's unsafe to drink. Tens of thousands of petitions have demanded a moratorium on residents' drinking water bills.

In the past decade, 143 security breaches or attempted breaches have taken place. The committee suggested the scope of the agency's duties be reviewed to determine what "missions can be shed."

The collapse of the economy, combined with sky-high inflation, has left university professors earning about $35 a month. Droves of professionals have left, seeking opportunities abroad.

At the end of 2015, 65.3 million people had fled conflict and persecution, the refugee agency says. That's one in every 113 people — or 24 people every minute. And very few found places to resettle.

Two-thirds of the groups that faced extra scrutiny from the IRS were conservative. But the agency also closely examined applications for tax-exempt status from liberal and nonpartisan groups.

Some people in public education work hidden in plain sight. Here's the story of one man who takes on the role of surrogate parent, teacher and counselor.

There's a controversy in the world of curling. New broom technology is changing the way the game is played — making it too easy, players like Brad Gushue say. So, researchers tried to find a solution.

The ban, which covers drinking both on- and off-base, will remain in place until sailors "understand the impact of responsible behavior," the Navy says.

The U.S. Department of Education has recommended that one of the country's largest college accreditors, ACICS, lose its power to accredit schools.