2016-03-01 Asians Eager to Hear of Obama’s Supreme Court Choice
Two immigrants from Asia are possible nominees for the United States Supreme Court. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died February 4 in his sleep. That left a chair open for…
2016-02-29 US Supreme Court Judge Speaks, 1st Time in 10 Years
United States Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas shocked everyone during a court session on Monday. He asked several questions for the first time in 10 years. The Associated Press reported…
2016-02-29 Moderates Win Tehran Seats in Iran Elections
President Hassan Rouhani and his supporters have won most of the seats for a group that chooses Iran’s top religious leader. Rouhani and his allies, considered moderates, won 15 of…
2016-02-29 Syrian Ceasefire Lasts One Day
A ceasefire in Syria is underway, but frail. The calm in Syria was broken Sunday when six villages were hit by air strikes, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human…
2016-02-29 American College Student Detained in North Korea
An American college student detained in North Korea last month has appeared in public in North Korea. Otto Warmbier appeared at a North Korean press conference and made a public…
2016-02-28 Federal Government Owns Almost Half of Western US
The United States government owns nearly a third of the nation’s land, including nearly half of Western states. In the rest of the country, the federal government owns just 4…
2016-02-28 From Child of Freed Slaves to Millionaire
Hers is a “rags to riches” story. Madam C.J. Walker went from poverty — being the daughter of freed slaves — to being a wealthy African-American businesswoman. She was a…
2016-02-28 The World’s 10 Places ‘On the Rise’
Earlier this month, we introduced you the top American destinations ‘on the rise.’ The expression ‘on the rise’ means that something is becoming better or more popular. This week, we…
2016-02-28 Children in Ukraine Suffering From Conflict
The United Nations Children’s Fund says more than one half-million children have been suffering over the past two years because of the Ukraine conflict. Their rights are unprotected and their…
2016-02-27 Woman, Born in 1972, Celebrates 11th Birthday
Tammy Radencic was born in 1972. She will be celebrating her 11th birthday on February 29. What? “Hi, I’m Tammy Radencic. And I’m a Leap Year baby.” Leap Year happens…
2016-02-27 BBC ‘Culture of Fear’ Led to Sexual Assaults
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) was found guilty of “serious failings” that allowed television celebrity Jimmy Savile to sexually abuse nearly 100 people. Savile was one of Britain’s top celebrities…
2016-02-26 Infant Swept From Father’s Arms In Fiji Cyclone
After Cyclone Winston blew through Fiji last weekend, 42 people were dead, and four were still missing, including an infant. The winds of Cyclone Winston reached more than 285 kilometers…
2016-02-24 Tornadoes Crush Mobile Homes in South US
Tornadoes crushed mobile homes and destroyed neighborhoods in the southeastern United States during severe weather Tuesday. At least three people were dead when tornadoes hit southern Louisiana and Mississippi. The…
2016-02-25 Mars Candy Bars Recalled in 55 Countries in Europe
A U.S.-based candy maker recalled some of its candy bars produced in Europe after plastic was found inside them. The Mars candy company started the recall voluntarily Tuesday of candy…
2016-02-26 ‘Little Messi’ Gets Autographed Jersey
Earlier in February, a young boy in Afghanistan made international headlines showing his homemade Lionel Messi soccer jersey. Messi is a soccer player from Argentina who plays for the Barcelona…