Students in teacher Miguel Aguilar's fifth-grade class consistently make gains on standardized tests while next door, fifth graders who pass through teacher John Smith's class each year fall behind.

NPR: 'L.A. Times' Series Examines Teacher Ratings

Chrysler and Fiat are now collaborating on a fifth model, a four-door crossover that will be slightly larger than the 500 but based on the same architecture.

FORBES: On The Cover/Top Stories

On the evening of Jan. 5 Adolf Merckle, Germany's fifth-richest man, opened the door of his modest home in Blaubeuren, Germany and stepped out into the frigid air.

FORBES

Defense Secretary Gates, who is adamant about closing the door on the world's only fifth-generation fighter in service, does not intend to be outmaneuvered.

FORBES: A new Japanese government could strain ties with America.

The Championship is the fifth highest supported league in Europe and it is knocking on the door of Serie A too.

BBC: Ask Steve Claridge