For-Profit Colleges Sue The Federal Government Over Student Loan Rules
An industry group calls an attempt to regulate the career college industry "unlawful, arbitrary and irrational."
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Ukraine Says Russia Is Sending Tanks, Artillery Across The Border
The alleged movement continues to put into question a ceasefire that went into effect in September. It also comes after separatists held elections and Russia recognized them.
Tech Week: Tim Cook's Reveal, Net Neutrality And Big Data Dishes
Tim Cook publicly acknowledged that he's gay, the head of the Federal Communications Commission may have another net neutrality plan and IBM's supercomputer is helping chefs create new dishes.
Regional Government OKs Restart Of Japanese Nuclear Plant
Japan shut down all of its nuclear reactors after the triple meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in 2011. This plant could be the first to restart.
Harvard Secretly Photographed Classrooms To Monitor Attendance
Some students and faculty are upset about the surveillance, but lots of colleges do this kind of thing all the time.
Economy Continues Adding Jobs, Unemployment Rate Dips To 5.8 Percent
The economy added 214,000 jobs in October, less than the 248,000 produced in September, but just enough to continue pushing the unemployment rate down.
Jet Fuel Is Down, But Not Enough For A Thanksgiving Fare War
Airlines say they expect an uptick in Thanksgiving travel. This November, jet fuel prices are down, but carriers are using the saved money to upgrade equipment and software rather than cut fares.
Murder-For-Hire Charge Dropped Against AC/DC Drummer
Prosecutors in New Zealand have dropped murder-for-hire charges against AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd because of a lack of evidence. Three lesser charges remain.
Donor Gives Los Angeles Museum Art Worth $500 Million
Billionaire Jerry Perenchio will donate works by masters such as Edgar Degas, Édouard Manet, Claude Monet, René Magritte and Pablo Picasso.
Beyond Cat Videos: YouTube Bets On Production Studio 'Playgrounds'
The online video giant has just opened a gleaming new production studio in Manhattan. It's part of an effort to attract new viewers — and ultimately compete with companies like Netflix and Hulu.