China Battles Worst Air Pollution of the Year
More than 70 Chinese cities released warnings to citizens in the last few days about pollution reaching dangerous levels.
Small US Town Prepares to Welcome Syrian Refugees
The small city of Rutland, in the northeastern state of Vermont, will be one of the first American cities to receive Syrian refugees in 2017
Obama’s Education Policies Likely to Change Under Donald Trump
President-elect Donald Trump replaces Obama on January 20. He has named Michigan’s Betsy DeVos to replace King
Ready for Takeoff: New Device Makes Personal Flying a Reality
An American company says it has developed the world’s first true jetpack for personal flight.
Scientists Find New Step in Brain Development
Scientists are shining more light on the mystery of how the brain develops in babies.
China Says It Will Return US Drone Taken from South China Sea
China says it will give back an American drone it seized Thursday in international waters in the South China Sea.
Trump Softening Some Immigration Positions
President-elect Donald Trump is pulling back from some of the immigration policies he proposed as a candidate.
Electoral College Meets on Monday to Choose US President
On December 19, 538 electors will meet at statehouses across the country.
Giraffes Facing ‘Silent Disappearance’ in Africa, Report Says
The number of giraffes has dropped by as much as 40 percent since the 1980s, says a new report on endangered species.
How Will Machine Translators Change Language Learning?
Some machines can take something written in one language and give users the same or similar wording in another language.