2015-12-23 The Year in Entertainment: Caitlyn Jenner, Star Wars, Adele
Who and what entertained us in 2015? Many of us read the award-winning book, “Between the World and Me,” a…
2015-12-23 Kenyan Muslims Protect Christians from Terrorist Attack
Muslims risked their lives to protect Christians against militant gunmen on a bus in Kenya on Monday. The gunmen boarded…
2015-12-21 Burundi Refugees Asked to Fight Their Own People
Burundi officials say refugees who fled to neighboring Rwanda are being asked now to fight against their homeland. An adviser…
2015-12-22 Indonesian Police Arrest Nine Terror Suspects
Indonesian police have arrested nine people they believe were planning suicide attacks in the capital of Jakarta. The attacks were…
2015-12-21 Miss Universe Pageant Mixes Up Crown
There was a surprising finish to this year’s Miss Universe pageant. At first, it looked as if Colombia’s contestant had…
2015-12-21 What Is the 2015 Word of the Year?
The American dictionary Merriam-Webster’s 2015 Word of the Year is not even a word. It is a three-letter suffix: -ism.…
2015-12-19 UN Security Council Votes to Restrict IS Funding
The United Nations Security Council approved measures Thursday to restrict how the Islamic State militant group raises money. The 15-nation…
2015-12-20 Refugees Describe Boko Haram Terror
African refugees continue to be forced from their homes as they escape the terror of Boko Haram militants. As Nigerians…
2015-12-19 Mexican Immigration to US Lowest in 40 Years
More Mexicans are leaving the U.S. than entering, says a recent study. The report from the Pew Research Center was…
2015-12-19 Turkey Strengthens Border with Syria
Turkey says it is taking steps to strengthen its border with Syria. But some experts are unsure if the country…
2015-12-17 ‘Hated’ Drug Company Head Arrested by FBI
A U.S. businessman once described as the “most hated man in America” was arrested Thursday. Martin Shkreli was arrested at…
2015-12-17 North Korea Sentences Canadian Pastor to Prison
North Korea’s highest court has sentenced a Canadian clergyman to life in prison with hard labor. The court said the…
2015-12-17 South Sudan to Shoot Down Unknown Planes
South Sudan’s military has given orders to shoot down any aircraft that is not known to the government. South Sudan…
2015-12-16 One Direction, Cast of Star Wars Sing on Late Night TV
This is What’s Trending Today. Cast of Star Wars in “a capella” video Everyone is excited for the new Star…