What Is a Charter School?
The American state of Minnesota passed the country’s first charter school law in the early 1990s.
Trump Calls Millions of Votes ‘Illegal’
President-elect Donald Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had their last debate before the presidential election on October 19.
Will Death of Fidel Castro Improve Human Rights in Cuba?
Some Cuban-Americans believe the death of Fidel Castro means human rights abuses in Cuba will end.
‘President Trump’ Worries Some International Students
Hussain Saeed Alnahdi was one of the almost 400 international students attending the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Less Energy Now Produced by Coal in US South
Three large machines called turbines produce electricity at the Buck Combined Cycle Station in central North Carolina, near the town of Salisbury.
Weather Predictions Expected to Improve with New U.S. Satellite
A new American weather satellite could save more lives by better predicting extreme weather conditions.
Many Americans Like Obama, But Reject His Party
President Barack Obama’s public approval rating is higher now than at any time in his second term in office.
Trump Wants Apology from Broadway’s ‘Hamilton’ Cast
American Vice President-elect Mike Pence saw the Broadway show “Hamilton” in New York City over the weekend.
Facebook CEO Denies False News Influenced US Election
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has denied that untrue stories appearing on the social media site affected the results of the American presidential election.
Climate Change, Dams Threaten Vietnam Rice Industry
The government of Vietnam is seeking to help the main rice-producing part of the country deal with difficult agricultural issues.