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Officials in Edinburgh are looking into how to quiet silent discos, after residents complained that the tour groups make too much noise. Other residents say they're happy to see the tours. Here, one of the groups is seen on a tour operated by Silent Adventures.

Silent Discos Are Not Silent Enough, Residents Of Edinburgh Complain

Critics say silent discos aren't as quiet as the name implies, and that they can be a public menace when crowds rove the sidewalks, belting out lyrics to classic songs.

Shereese Hickson was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2012 and is unable to work. She supports herself and her son, Isaiah, on $770 a month.

Chronically Ill, Traumatically Billed: $123,019 For 2 Multiple Sclerosis Treatments

Shereese Hickson's doctor wanted her to try a drug called Ocrevus for her multiple sclerosis. Trained as a medical billing coder, Hickson was shocked by the six-figure bill and the share she owed.

Tear gas thrown by U.S. border agents is seen near the border crossing in Tijuana, Mexico, on Sunday.

FACT CHECK: What's Happening On The U.S.-Mexico Border?

On Sunday, U.S. agents fired tear gas at migrants trying to cross into San Diego from Tijuana, Mexico. The migrants were protesting the slow pace with which the U.S. has been processing asylum claims.

40 Years After The Assassination Of Harvey Milk, LGBTQ Candidates Find Success

Forty years ago, on Nov. 27, 1978, California's first openly gay elected official was assassinated. Harvey Milk championed gay rights and challenged the LGBTQ community to be out and proud.

Where The Suburbs Moved Left — And How The Shift Swung Elections

These metro areas saw the most dramatic turnarounds in this election from red to blue — and were responsible for Democrats taking back the House.

Tianjin, in northern China, is home to Tianjin University, an international research center that recently hired an American to lead its school of pharmaceutical science and technology. He recruits students from all over the world, he says, and the program's classes are taught in English.

China Expands Research Funding, Luring U.S. Scientists And Students

In a quest to rapidly advance its scientific depth and breadth, China is recruiting scientists from around the world. Some from the U.S. say the greater funding for school and research is freeing.

UCSD's Drama And Debate Team Takes The Stage In 'BEES ARE IN THE PARK'

The UCSD Drama and Debate team put on four performances of "BEES ARE IN THE PARK" directed by Carlos Tayag last week in the school auditorium. Written by…

Volunteers search a mobile home park in Paradise, Calif. Government scientists predict wildfires like the one that struck this community will contribute to billions in losses for the U.S. economy.

New U.S. Climate Assessment Forecasts Dire Effects On Economy, Health

The Trump administration released a major climate assessment on Black Friday. It is the most detailed and blunt assessment yet of the dangers of unchecked global warming.

'The Beautiful Cure' Reveals The 'Profound' Power Of The Immune System

Immunologist Daniel Davis says scientists are harnessing the power of the immune system to create new medications to fight cancer, auto-immune conditions and other diseases.

The Nikopol gunboat (left) and the Yany Kapu tugboat of the Ukrainian navy are tugged to the Kerch Seaport.

Russia's Seizure Of Ukrainian Ships Is An 'Outrageous Violation,' Haley Says At U.N.

The countries are trading blame over a maritime dispute in which Russia fired on Ukrainian vessels, injuring some sailors. The incident has sparked Ukrainian protests and an international backlash.

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