2016-07-10 Republican, Democratic Conventions Could Be Exciting
On July 18th, Republicans begin a four-day meeting in Cleveland, Ohio, to choose their party’s candidate for president. The following…
2016-07-10 Ivory Coast Taekwondo Champions Head to Rio
African countries may be best-known for their track and field success at the Olympics. But interest in Asian martial arts…
2016-07-09 Live Broadcast of Deaths Raised Ethical Questions
Recent shootings broadcast on live streaming apps are raising ethical questions about the use of the technology. The most recent…
2016-07-09 Doctors in Uganda Are Only a Click Away
Social media is filling a big demand in Uganda for individuals who have medical questions or need health care. The…
2016-07-07 US Orders New Sanctions on North Korea
The United States ordered new economic restrictions against North Korea this week that directly answer human rights abuse. The restrictions…
2016-07-07 Noah’s Ark Theme Park Opens in Kentucky
A large model of the boat that many people believe saved Noah, his family and animals from the Biblical flood…
2016-07-07 After Brexit, What Is Next?
The fallout from Britain’s vote to leave the European Union is not limited to Britain. There are new efforts to…
2016-07-06 North Korea Releases Dam Water into South Without Warning
North Korea released water from a dam near its border with South Korea Wednesday morning without warning. No major injuries…
2016-07-06 Donald Trump Praises Saddam Hussein for Killing Terrorists
Former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein has been dead for almost ten years. But his name came alive as Republican presidential…
2016-07-05 Two Years After Legalizing Marijuana Sales, What Has Happened?
Two years ago the U.S. states of Washington and Colorado became the world’s first legal marketplaces for recreational marijuana. In…
2016-07-05 FBI Director Calls for No Charges in Clinton Email Investigation
The investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server while serving as secretary of state appears likely to…
2016-07-06 DC Activists Aim to Offer Paid Leave to Parents
Working parents in America are increasingly sharing childcare. In other words, both mothers and fathers go to a business or…
2016-07-04 Ghana Women in Business
In Ghana, some people believe certain jobs are only for men. But some Ghanaian women are starting to do traditionally…
2016-07-04 Muslim American Mayor Talks Religion & Tolerance
Mohamed Khairullah describes himself as “an American mayor who happens to be Muslim.” Khairullah was born in Syria. He settled…
2016-07-04 Record Number of Environmental Activists Killed in 2015
Global Witness says 2015 was the most dangerous year yet for environmental activists. The group reports that 185 people across…