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Coursera founders Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller are computer science professors at Stanford University.

Online Education Grows Up, And For Now, It's Free

Top universities are embracing free online education. Dozens of schools, such as the University of Pennsylvania, are now offering classes to thousands of people across the world. But what will this mean for the future of the classroom, and the brand of the universities involved?

Civil rights attorney Constance Rice worked with the Los Angeles Police Department to build trust with minority communities.

Civil Rights Attorney On How She Built Trust With Police

Over the past 20 years, the Los Angeles Police Department has been reformed to work better with minority communities. One of the main forces behind that reform has been attorney Connie Rice.

One of the trendiest videos in India in 2015? This comedy sketch on Indian weddings.

You've Heard Of The Nae Nae. But What About Na Goore?

Viral videos come from every corner of the planet. Here's a look at some of the year's most popular YouTube videos from the developing world.

Arne Lange, a 39-year-old Inuit fisherman, and his family barbecue seal meat on an island near the village of Ilimanaq, Greenland in 2007.

The Secret To The Inuit High-Fat Diet May Be Good Genes

A new study on Inuit in Greenland suggests that Arctic peoples evolved genetic adaptations that allow them to get by mostly on seal blubber and meat without developing health problems.

What Are They Smoking In Seattle? Check Out Police Dept.'s Guide To Pot Use

With possession of small amounts of pot about to be decriminalized in Washington State, Seattle's finest went to the Web to explain what's going to happen. Bilbo and Gandalf from Lord of the Rings help set the cool mood.

Children eat breakfast at a federally funded Head Start program. Many Head Start administrators are concerned they may have to cut back on the number of enrolled children if the sequester moves ahead.

Sequester Spells Uncertainty For Many Public Schools

Most public schools are unlikely to feel the effects of the sequester before September. But educators and administrators nationwide are worried they may be forced to cut Head Start enrollment, after-school programs, reading coaches and even teachers when those budget reductions hit.

Clearly, he's as surprised by the allegations as the rest of us.

Dirty Spuds? Alleged Potato Cartel Accused Of Price Fixing

A civil lawsuit that shifted into U.S. district court in Idaho last week alleges that the United Potato Growers of America has become a veritable OPEC of spuds. The group is accused of using high-tech, strong-arm tactics to inflate potato prices.

On-Demand Services Challenge AAA's Roadside Assistance Program

AAA is one of the best-known names in roadside assistance. Start-up companies now change flat tires, charge batteries and tow cars on demand. And this new model is making AAA rethink its business.

Merle Haggard, shown performing in 1985, was a country music fixture for 50 years. He died Wednesday, on his 79th birthday.

Country Legend Merle Haggard Dies At 79

Outlaw, "Okie from Muskogee," poet of working-class values and a fixture in country music for 50 years, Merle Haggard died Wednesday, April 6, his 79th birthday.

Goats climb an argan tree in Morocco to dine on its fruit.

Do Tree-Climbing Goats Help Plant New Trees?

Goats eat a lot of argan tree fruit. But its seeds are big. A study looks at the manner of expulsion: poop or spit. And yes, it does matter when it comes to new tree growth.

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