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Mishael Zion is the father of two students at Eitan School in Jerusalem. After a recent attack on a public bus near the school, some parents wanted to bar the Arab cleaning lady from the school when students were there. But Zion objected and said she should be allowed to continue.

Israeli Parents Ask: Should We Dismiss The Arab Cleaner At School?

In response to recent attacks, some Israeli schools have banned Palestinian janitors. One Jerusalem school had lengthy discussions and then took a vote.

Drink as much water as you want, goats — just don't eat the soap!

Goats Who Eat Soap Are The Enemy Of Global Handwashing Day

We're not kidding around. Goats chew up soap that could help remove germs from hands around the world. And they're not the only obstacle to better hygiene.

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker (in blue jacket), visits the container port at the Special Enterprise Zone in Mariel, Cuba, on Oct. 6. Cuba is creating the zone to encourage trade and foreign investment. Some foreign companies are eager to move in, though the Pritzker said Cuba's commitment to free trade was not year clear.

With A New Trade Zone, Cuba Reaches Out To Investors

In the port of Mariel, Cuba is creating a huge enterprise zone intended to encourage trade and welcome foreign businesses. Some companies are eager to jump in. The Americans sound a bit skeptical.

Crews prepare the venue for the CNBC Republican presidential debate inside the Coors Events Center at the University of Colorado.

The Arena Has 11,000 Seats But 10,000 Will Be Empty At GOP Debate

Students at the University of Colorado say they plan to protest their exclusion from the GOP debate on their campus.

"This is the loneliest place in the world," House Speaker John Boehner said on the eve of his resignation.

Listen: 10 Best Moments From Speaker John Boehner's Exit Interview

Boehner reflects on his career, and the future of the GOP, and the job he calls "the loneliest place in the world."

A coal-bed methane well sits abandoned in a pool of water outside Gillette, Wyo. It's more expensive than it looks to clean up.

With Abandoned Gas Wells, States Are Left With The Cleanup Bill

The bust of the coal-bed methane industry has left Wyoming responsible for the exorbitant cost of plugging thousands of wells. The price tag for dealing with deep oil and gas wells may be even higher.

The Online College That's Helping Undocumented Students

There are no federal laws in this country that prohibit undocumented students from enrolling in college. But few of the students can afford it. Now, one online college is offering them an option.

A tattoo that starts as a personal statement can sometimes have medical consequences.

What We Know About Tattoo Reactions Only Goes Skin-Deep

About a quarter of U.S. adults have at least one tattoo. Yet doctors say we still don't understand the full extent of the skin's reaction to tattoos. For some people, problems linger for months.

Silk Road Founder Sentenced To Life In Prison

Ross Ulbricht, creator of the website Silk Road, was sentenced to life in prison Friday. The website was a sophisticated criminal enterprise that specialized in selling illegal drugs.

Greeks And Tourists Living In Cash-Economy Limbo

As Greeks wait anxiously to hear if their government's latest plan to win a third bailout has been accepted by European lenders, they are struggling to get by with banks closed and credit cards blocked.

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