2016-02-25 ‘Middies’ No Longer Have to Wear Skirts
For the first time, men and women graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy will wear the same uniforms at graduation…
2016-02-24 US: 14 New Reports of Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus
Health officials are investigating 14 new reports of Zika virus infections in the United States. The cases are suspected to…
2016-02-23 New Delhi Tries to Restore Water After Protests
Engineers are working to restore water supplies in New Delhi. Water was cut off to large portions of the Indian…
2016-02-23 Turkey Demands Total US Support Against YPG
Turkey asked the United States for unconditional support in the fight against the Syrian Kurdish YPG. The United States supports…
2016-02-23 What Lies Ahead for the US Supreme Court?
The death of a member of the United States’ highest court has politicians arguing over who will take his place…
2016-02-21 US, Cuba Sign Deals on Flights and Factory
After restoring diplomatic relations, the United States and Cuba are building stronger economic links. President Barack Obama and Cuban President…
2016-02-22 Suspect in Michigan Shootings Appears in Court
The suspect in a mass shooting in the northern U.S. state of Michigan was charged Monday with multiple murders. Jason…
2016-02-21 Despite Talks, Bombs in Syria Kill 60
Despite a cease-fire, at least 60 people were killed in Syria in two attacks Sunday. A double bombing in Homs…
2016-02-21 Peru and Machu Picchu: The Trip of a Lifetime
A “bucket list” is a list of things you want to do before you die. The term “bucket list” comes…
2016-02-20 South Dakota Governor To Consider ‘Bathroom’ Bill
The South Dakota Senate passed a bill this week that orders people in public schools to use restrooms that align…
2016-02-21 China Damming Lhasa River Into Artificial Lakes
Chinese state media say work crews in Tibet are turning the Lhasa River into a series of artificial lakes. The…
2016-02-18 ‘Largest Ever’ US-South Korea Military Drills
South Korean defense officials say the yearly military exercises with the United States next month will be the largest ever.…
2016-02-19 Ugandan Presidential Candidate Arrested, Alleges Vote-rigging
Uganda held a national election for president Thursday, and there are accusations of unfair voting practices. Following the election, Kizza…
2016-02-19 Apple Rejects Order About Attacker’s iPhone
Apple says it will fight the U.S. government about sharing information from the iPhone used by a shooter in a…