2014-09-11 Study: Playing Video Games Good for Children
A study by researchers at Oxford University has found that playing video games can be good for children. The study…
2014-09-10 US, Vietnam Seek to Improve Ties
Relations between the United States and Vietnam may be improving, in part because the two countries need each other. The…
2014-09-10 Internet Technology Provide New Tools for Reporters
The Internet and technology developments are quickly changing how people receive news and how reporters provide it. There are now…
2014-09-10 Can ‘Boot Camp’ Cure Internet Addiction?
The Internet is one of the most popular forms of technology. But can using the Internet have the same effect…
2014-09-09 Millions Born Unregistered in Asia Pacific
About 135 million young children in East Asia and the Pacific have not been registered with any government agency. That…
2014-09-09 Apple Unveils Smartwatch, Bigger iPhones
The American technology company Apple has released a new smartwatch, known as the Apple Watch, and iPhones with bigger screens.…
2014-09-08 Elephants Play Polo to Raise Money
If you happened to be visiting central Thailand recently, you could have attended a most unusual sporting event. You might…
2014-09-08 American Jews Struggle Over Gaza War
The Israeli military campaign in the Gaza Strip resulted in the death of an estimated 2,000 Palestinians. Many of those…
2014-09-08 Ebola Vaccine Successful in Monkeys, Humans Next
Researchers have developed an experimental vaccine that protects monkeys against the Ebola virus. They are now testing this vaccine on…
2014-09-07 Hunger Threatens One in Seven Americans
The United States Department of Agriculture just released a report on the problems that Americans have getting food. The report…
2014-09-07 ‘Exploding’ Lake to Provide Power in Rwanda
Methane gas from a lake in Rwanda may soon become a major supply of electricity. Millions of people in that…
2014-09-07 Americans Debate Over Payments to Terrorrists
The militant group known as the Islamic State has claimed responsibility for killing American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff.…
2014-09-06 Mixed Signals at US Border with Mexico
Since last October, tens of thousands of children have entered the United States without a parent or legal guardian. This…
2014-09-06 Chinese Lantern Show Surprises Southern Californians
Chinese lanterns are lighting up the Los Angeles County Fair in southern California. Visitors can see traditional hanging lanterns from…
2014-09-05 Asian Insect Threatens Florida’s Citrus Industry
Florida’s citrus industry is facing serious threats from an Asian insect. The insect can be a carrier of bacteria that…