2017-04-04 What If Clinton Were a Man, Trump Were a Woman?
After Hillary Clinton lost the presidency to Donald Trump, some wondered how many voters were unwilling to elect a woman…
2017-04-01 California Brewer Uses Reclaimed Water in Experimental Beer
Beer is one of the world’s most popular drinks. Even some of the earliest humans brewed – or made –…
2017-03-18 Will Angelina Jolie Movie Help Renew Khmer Language?
Angelina Jolie’s latest directorial effort is a first for her and many others. The movie, “First They Killed My Father,”…
2017-03-11 What Is the Future of the Circus in America?
Many Americans think a circus must have elephants, lions, dancing bears and acrobats. But circuses are changing. In May, after…
2017-03-09 Elvis Still Creates Excitement Long After His Death
Elvis Presley sang his last song nearly 40 years ago. But his home at “Graceland,” where Presley is buried, is…
2017-02-14 ‘Hello’ to Five Grammys for Adele
The British singer Adele was the big winner at the 59th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles Sunday night. Adele won…
2017-02-14 For Love’s Sake…Hang Up the Phone!
Forget the chocolates, flowers and jewelry. This Valentine’s Day, February 14, perhaps the best gift you can give the love…
2017-01-14 Alaskan Police Launch Kindness Campaign
After a year of clashes between American citizens and police officers, police in Alaska are trying something different: Making 2017…
2017-01-07 Would You Like to Own a President?
You are in luck if you want to buy a life-sized reproduction of a former American president. On January 14,…
2016-12-10 Watch the White House Come to Life in New App
Most people will never get a chance to go inside the White House, the famous home of the president of…
2016-12-08 Prisoners Find Humanity in Theater Arts
On a recent day in New York City, seven women prepare for a theater production. Their show is not for…
2016-11-26 U.S. Government Sells Lucky Dollars for Chinese New Year
The United States Department of the Treasury is selling “Lucky Money” for the Chinese New Year. The special one-dollar note…
2016-11-24 How Did Thanksgiving ‘Turkey’ Get its Name?
The U.S. Thanksgiving holiday is symbolized by its traditional food, a large bird we call a turkey. But turkey is…
2016-11-18 Students Examine Racism After Watching Documentary
Police shootings of African-Americans across the United States have directed many people’s attention on racial inequality in American society. A…
2016-11-14 Washington Show Celebrates the Art of the Quran
A show with more than 60 of the most important manuscripts of and about the Quran opened recently in Washington,…