2018-06-16 Tourists Experience the Ancient Sport of Falconry
Falconry is an old tradition in many parts of the world, including Western Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia. Now, it is becoming a tourist activity at hotels and…
2018-06-15 Community Connection, Personal Growth During Ramadan
Muslims around the world are preparing for Eid al-Fitr, a religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. Many Muslims have been fasting for all or part of the past…
2018-06-15 World Cup Predictions: Spain, Brazil, Germany, or Russia
The 2018 FIFA World Cup beganThursday in Russia. Football fans have waited four years to see their favorite teams compete for the world championship. It is the year’s biggest sporting…
2018-06-14 North America to Hold the 2026 FIFA World Cup
World soccer’s governing body, FIFA, selected Canada, Mexico and the United States to host the 2026 World Cup. On Wednesday, FIFA member countries voted 134-65 for the three nations over…
2018-06-12 Taking Pictures Helps Young People Living With Cancer
At 15 years of age, American Madeline Morales has lived through experiences most young people do not have to deal with. Morales has faced cancer. She has used anti-cancer drugs…
2018-06-11 1 in 4 Americans Have Not Visited Famous US Places
A new study suggests many Americans have not visited the most popular places of interest around the country or even in their hometown. The study found that 25 percent of…
2018-06-10 Immigrant from Laos Finds Success with Washington Restaurant
Seng Luangrath has been cooking since she was seven years old. “Cooking is my passion. When I cook, I put 100 percent of my heart and soul into what I…
2018-06-09 Star Chef, Writer Anthony Bourdain Dies at 61
American chef, writer and television personality Anthony Bourdain was found dead in his hotel room Friday in France. CNN confirmed his death. The media company called his death a suicide.…
2018-06-07 Concert Truck Transports Classical Music to New Audiences
Classical music is sometimes thought of as high art, performed in beautiful music centers to serious and wealthy crowds, wearing fine clothes. But two young musicians are working hard to…
2018-06-06 Designer Kate Spade Found Dead From Apparent Suicide
American fashion designer Kate Spade was found dead Tuesday in her New York City home. Police said the cause of death appears to be suicide by hanging. Spade was 55.…
2018-06-05 Westminster Abbey to Open More Space to Visitors
Westminster Abbey is one of the most famous tourist sites in Britain’s capital, London. Now, officials have decided to open another area of the building to help teach its history.…
2018-06-02 BTS: K-Pop in America
In English, the full name of BTS, the hugely popular Korean pop group, means “Bulletproof Boy Scouts.” And the group calls its growing base of love-struck fans its “army.” If…
2018-05-30 ABC Cancels ‘Roseanne’ Show over Racist Remark
The American television network ABC has canceled its top-rated show, “Roseanne.” The network made its decision shortly after the show’s star, Roseanne Barr, published a racist tweet. Early Tuesday, Barr…
2018-05-30 Washington’s Bike Party Wheels Keep Rolling
It is 10:30 on a warm May night in Washington, D.C. Emily Skeels and a few friends are outside talking and laughing. One friend plays music from a wireless device.…
2018-05-29 The Blue Ridge Parkway: America’s Favorite Drive
The United States has over 50 famous, well-traveled national parks. Among them are Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone and Acadia. The country also has several roads called National Parkways. These long,…