George Washington: President, Man, Myth
Americans call George Washington “the father of our country.”
‘The Martian’ Mixes Science, Science Fiction
The Hollywood film, “The Martian,” opens to U.S. audiences on October 2.
Most People with Hepatitis Don’t Know It
Viral hepatitis infections kill nearly 1 million people a year.
US Accepts Blame for Afghan Hospital Attack
A U.S. military commander says American forces are responsible for “mistakenly” hitting a hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan on Saturday.
Twelve Countries Reach Trans-Pacific Partnership Deal
The United States, Japan and 10 other countries reached agreement on a huge trade deal Monday.
Ireland, Japan, China Scientists Share Nobel Prize for Medicine
The first of the 2015 Nobel Prizes has been announced.
Older Athletes, Lower Fitness Age
The National Senior Games take place every two years.
Terror in Cameroon Targets School Children
The Cameroonian government says that terrorism threatens large numbers of schoolchildren.
How Competitive Is Your Country?
The Swiss-based World Economic Forum released its latest Global Competitiveness Report this week.
Another Mass Shooting in the U.S.
A young male gunman killed 10 people Thursday at a community college in rural Oregon.