2015-11-27 Americans Distrust Their Government, Poll Says
Most Americans don’t have much trust in their government, says a new poll. Only 19 percent of Americans trust the…
2015-11-27 In Japanese, Onigiri Means Love and Comfort
In Japan, onigiri rice balls are more common than sushi. And in Japanese culture, making onigiri is a way to…
2015-11-26 Hackers Try to Steal Your Shopping Passwords
As the holiday shopping season begins, hackers are trying to trick users into revealing their private account information. Last week,…
2015-11-25 How US Gives Thanks: Food, Football, Parades
Here are some things Americans do on Thanksgiving: Eat a large meal. For 88 percent of Americans, the meal features…
2015-11-26 Worries of Famine After Drought in Ethiopia
Drought and famine killed more than 400,000 people in Ethiopia in the early 1980s. The country’s government is seeking aid…
2015-11-25 Beware of Exploding Turkeys, Say Health Officials
Ask the majority of Americans about the highlight of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, and they think of oven-roasted turkey. But…
2015-11-24 US Special Forces to Deploy to Syria ‘Soon’
American Special Forces will deploy to Syria soon, says the U.S. representative to the nations fighting Islamic State. Brett McGurk,…
2015-11-24 Russian Fighter Jet Shot Down at Turkey-Syria Border
A Russian fighter jet was shot down along the border between Turkey and Syria on Tuesday. Russia said the plane…
2015-11-24 Six Years Later, Philippines Attackers Still Not Punished
Six years after almost 60 people were killed in the southern Philippines during elections, no one has been sentenced to…
2015-11-23 Macri Wins Argentina Presidential Election
Conservative Mauricio Macri has won Sunday’s presidential election in Argentina. Macri held over 51 percent of the vote with 98…
2015-11-23 Death Toll Rises After Landslide at Myanmar Jade Mine
At least 100 bodies have been recovered and 100 are still missing following a landslide near a jade mine in…
2015-11-23 Power Out in Crimea After Lines Blown Up
Crimea is trying to restore power after two of its main electricity lines were blown up Sunday. By late Sunday,…
2015-11-23 Korea Celebrates Kimchi-Making Tradition
Some people will start to sweat just hearing the word “kimchi.” Kimchi is made from a vegetable called cabbage. And…
2015-11-22 Pope Francis Makes First Africa Visit
Pope Francis will make his first trip to Africa on November 25 to 30, visiting Kenya, Uganda and the Central…