2017-06-18 Cyclists Race Across America for Charity
Bicyclists are racing across the United States to raise millions of dollars for charitable causes. The competition is called Race…
2017-06-18 Governments, Aid Groups Help Freed Chibok Girls
The government in Nigeria recently negotiated the release of 82 young women. All 82 were students three years ago when…
2017-06-17 Film Shows Pain Suffered by “Comfort Women” in WWII
A woman known as Grandma Adela is one of three women featured in a new documentary called “The Apology.” The…
2017-06-17 ILO Warning on Children Caught in Conflict and Natural Disasters
The International Labor Organization, or ILO, has launched an appeal in support for children caught in conflict and natural disasters.…
2017-06-16 Congressman Shot on Baseball Field Has Friends in Both Parties
Steve Scalise, the congressman who was shot Wednesday as he played baseball, has a difficult job. Scalise is the majority…
2017-06-15 Reports: Trump Investigated for Possible Obstruction of Justice
The investigation of possible Russian interference in the U.S. election is reportedly looking into whether President Donald Trump may have…
2017-06-16 Cambodia’s Angkor Wat Named World’s Top Landmark
The travel website TripAdvisor has named Cambodia’s ancient Angkor Wat as the top landmark in the world. The website uses…
2017-06-14 Gunman Injures US Congressman, Others on Baseball Field
A gunman fired shots at United States lawmakers Wednesday morning as they prepared for a baseball game. The shooting took…
2017-06-14 Study: Opposition to Islamic State Rising in Indonesia
A new study shows public opposition to the Islamic State (IS) group is growing in Indonesia, the world’s most populous…
2017-06-14 Honored Social Activist and Blogger Charged in Vietnam
A Vietnamese blogger, honored by the United States for her activism, has been officially charged by the government of Vietnam.…
2017-06-13 Shakespeare Play with Trump-Looking Julius Caesar Draws Criticism
The Public Theater’s production of “Julius Caesar” in New York uses the words written by playwright William Shakespeare 400 years…
2017-06-13 American Prisoner Released by North Korea
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says North Korea has released an American college student from prison. Otto Warmbier had…
2017-06-12 Puerto Ricans Vote to Become 51st US State
People living in the American territory of Puerto Rico have voted to become a U.S. state. However, the vote does…
2017-06-12 Melania Trump, Son Barron Move to White House
President Donald Trump’s wife Melania and their 11-year-old son Barron have officially moved into the White House. She and the…
2017-06-12 33 Charged with Stealing Chocolate, Other Crimes
United States officials have accused 33 people of criminal activity, including stealing 4,500 kilograms of chocolate and a “murder for…