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In her new book Strangers Drowning, Larissa MacFarquhar looks at the motives and methods of people who help others — and the reaction of the less altruistic crowd.

The number of charter schools that are suing the Baltimore City Public Schools is increasing and some parents need to make a choice between two big options: district vs. charter.

The Iran nuclear deal will begin to unfold in a series of steps that include nuclear cutbacks made by Iran and sanctions relief offered by the other countries.

The U.S. military gave no details about the Thursday airstrikes they say killed Sanafi al-Nasr. The Pentagon said he was "a longtime jihadist experienced in funneling money and fighters for al-Qaida."

High fees are eroding the retirement savings of millions of Americans, but employers who shop around can find better options for their 401(k) plans. A small Minnesota firm offers a dramatic example.

Last year, public health officials were taken by surprise when new strains of the flu virus appeared. Not so this year and they advise everyone six months or older to get vaccinated against the flu.

Canadians cast votes for parliament Monday, after an 11-week campaign. It's the longest in Canada's modern history — and one of the most contentious. CBC's John Northcott explains what's at play.

Proceeds go to the Western National Parks Association, which hopes the naming rights will "break the stigma against the moth."

The pet kangaroo — spotted bouncing around near an auto repair shop — escaped though an unlocked gate at a nearby home. Pet kangaroos are illegal in New York City, but Buster may have been a guest.

In a basement in Tokyo, line dancers and country music crooners help transport bargoers from Japan's capital to the Lone Star State.