2021-08-26 12 US Troops Among Those Killed in Kabul Airport Attack
The American military says 12 service members were killed and 15 more wounded in attacks Thursday at the international airport…
2021-08-26 At 60, Peace Corps Plans Return to World after Virus
The Peace Corps is a U.S. government program that places young Americans in under-developed countries around the world to help…
2021-08-26 South Africa Club Teaches Township Youth Kayaking
A group in South Africa’s largest township, Soweto, is helping young community members learn kayaking. The Soweto Canoe and Recreation…
2021-08-25 Kabul’s Mayor Keeps City Running after Taliban Takeover
Mohammad Daoud Sultanzoy is the mayor of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. The Taliban has taken control of the city…
2021-08-24 Afghans Fearing Punishment from Taliban Remain in Hiding
Afghans fearing punishment from the Taliban have attempted to stay out of sight since the militant group took control of…
2021-08-24 Growing Cities in Western US Search for Water
Many Americans are moving to the southern and western United States, despite extreme heat and a limited supply of water.…
2021-08-23 Lockdowns in Place in Vietnam Ahead of VP Kamala Harris’ Visit
Vietnam’s largest city, Ho Chi Minh City, issued new COVID-19 restrictions Monday, one day ahead of a visit to the…
2021-08-23 North Carolina Plans to Raise Marriage Age to 16
In much of the United States, people can get married at the age of 16 if they have parental permission.…
2021-08-22 Gene Editing Used to Block Mosquitos’ Ability to Identify Targets
Scientists say they have used gene editing to block the ability of mosquitos to identify human targets. The method is…
2021-08-22 Horse Roundups Amid Drought Create Debate
In recent weeks, federal workers have conducted large helicopter roundups to remove wild horses in the American states of Utah…
2021-08-21 Religious Leaders Stay Silent on Vaccination as COVID-19 Increases
The Bible Belt is often used to describe an area of the United States, mainly in the South, where people…
2021-08-20 Reports of Taliban’s Killings Increase Afghans’ Fear
The Taliban urged local religious leaders to push a message of unity at Friday’s prayers. But reports of targeted killings…
2021-08-20 Visiting Alaska’s Distant Aleutian Islands
Halfway between the United States and Japan is Alaska’s Adak Island. It is one of the remote Aleutian islands. It…
2021-08-19 US Military Members Try to Rescue Friend in Afghanistan
Mohammad Khalid Wardak was a well-known national police officer who worked alongside American special forces. He had no plans to…
2021-08-19 14-Year-Old Becomes Youngest to Swim across Large US Lake
A 14-year-old California boy has become the youngest person to swim the entire 34-kilometer length of Lake Tahoe. The boy’s…