2018-12-28 US Reacts to Russian Test of Hypersonic Weapons
Russia says it tested a new hypersonic glide vehicle this week. President Vladimir Putin observed the test. He declared that…
2018-12-27 US Officials Announce New Measures after Second Migrant Child Death
United States Customs and Border Protection has announced changes to its official guidance for care of migrant children under 10…
2018-12-27 American Man First to Cross Antarctica Unaided
A Portland, Oregon man has become the first person to travel across Antarctica by himself without receiving any assistance. Colin…
2018-12-26 Japan to Restart Commercial Whale Hunts in 2019
Japan says it plans to restart commercial hunts for whales in July of 2019. Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary, Yoshihide Suga,…
2018-12-27 People We Lost in 2018
As 2018 comes to a close, many people are thinking about loved ones or friends they lost this year. When…
2018-12-26 North, South Korean Officials Celebrate Joint Railway Project
North and South Korea have held a ceremony to mark the beginning of a project to improve North Korea’s railways…
2018-12-24 More and More People Want to Migrate
A recent study found that more than 750 million people would move permanently to another country if they had the…
2018-12-25 Why Is Life Expectancy Falling in US?
Suicides and drug overdoses are two reasons for a continuing decrease in how long Americans are expected to live. The…
2018-12-26 Could Half of Oklahoma End Up Under Native American Control?
In 1999, Patrick Dwayne Murphy, a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN), attacked another member of the tribe on…
2018-12-24 Gun-Carrying Teachers Becoming More Common in Arkansas
The number of teachers carrying guns in and around schools in the American state of Arkansas is growing. One of…
2018-12-21 US Allies Worry about Mattis’ Resignation
Traditional allies of the United States are expressing concern about the resignation of U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis. President Donald…
2018-12-20 Children Kill and Die in Yemen’s War
For two years, Mohammed fought with Yemen’s Houthi rebels against a military coalition led by Saudi Arabia and backed by…
2018-12-20 Reaction to Trump’s Decision to Withdraw US Forces from Syria
Syrian Kurdish allies of the United States are worried about President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw all U.S. military forces…
2018-12-20 Hollywood Stars Reveal their Best, Worst Christmas Gifts
Still hunting for that perfect present for family or friends? Maybe this will help. With Christmas shopping season well under…
2018-12-21 Food Colors: Natural or Not?
The color of food can send important messages about its quality. Now, many food companies, including McDonald’s and Kellogg’s, say…