2015-09-12 Pope Francis to Make Historic Trip to US
His visit in September will be another first for the popular pope. Even though Francis is the “first American pope,”…
2015-09-12 A Dog’s Sniffer Could Be Your Best Friend in Disaster
When devastating earthquakes hit Haiti, Japan and Nepal, rescue dogs were among the first to arrive. American search-and-rescue teams and…
2015-09-12 Father Serra: Saint to Some, Unworthy to Others
Pope Francis is making final preparations for his visit to the United States. During the trip, the Pope will officially…
2015-09-11 Rare Giant Panda Celebrates Her Birthday
Giant panda Bai Yun celebrated her 24th birthday this week at the San Diego Zoo in California, where she has…
2015-09-10 Murder Could Hurt Nepal’s Tourism Efforts
Four months after a deadly earthquake, Nepal is struggling to revive mountain and trekking tourism. Now, however, the murder of…
2015-09-10 Vietnam Seeks to Expand Its Economy
China is Vietnam’s biggest trading partner. However, the two countries are competitors in international trade. Now, Vietnam is taking steps…
2015-09-09 US Candidates Debate Iran Nuclear Deal
United States presidential candidates Wednesday spoke publicly about a proposed nuclear agreement with Iran. The agreement, or deal, would limit…
2015-09-09 US to Change Syrian Rebels Training
The New York Times says United States defense officials are making plans to change the training of moderate Syrian rebels…
2015-09-08 Queen Elizabeth II Poised to Be Britain’s Longest Serving Ruler
Queen Elizabeth II is set reach an important milestone this week – becoming Britain’s longest-ruling head of state. Queen Elizabeth…
2015-09-08 Pope Francis Simplifies Marriage Annulment Process
Pope Francis has announced measures to reform the Roman Catholic Church’s rules for annulling marriages. Under the new rules, the…
2015-09-08 Meteor Explodes in Skies Over Thailand
A meteor exploded over the sky in Thailand in a bright streak of gold. Meteors are also known as “falling…
2015-09-07 Yemen Close to ‘Disaster’ as Medical Shortages Continue
Aid agencies are warning of a possible humanitarian disaster in Yemen, including severe malnutrition. The agencies say up to 500,000…
2015-09-07 Missile Silos Turned into ‘Survival Condos’
When looking for a new home, many people consider things like the safety of the area, the nearness to public…
2015-09-06 Survivors Remember Guatemalan Genocide
Researchers are recording the stories of survivors of the Guatemalan civil war and genocide. Fighting in Guatemala started in the…
2015-09-06 Vending Machines Dispense Free Books to Children
A vending machine is usually where a person buys snacks and drinks. In Washington, D.C., some vending machines are providing…