Book Pages Could Provide Safe Drinking Water
The expression “a thirst for knowledge” may soon have a new meaning for millions of people who have no way to get clean water.
As Many as 50 Migrants Found Dead in a Truck in Austria
As many as 50 refugees were found dead inside a truck in Austria Thursday.
Obama Visits New Orleans 10 Years After Hurricane Katrina
President Barack Obama visited New Orleans Thursday to meet with people of the city flooded by Hurricane Katrina.
China’s Stock Market Recovering
The Chinese stock market rose sharply Thursday, ending several days of deep losses.
Gunman Kills Two Journalists During ‘Live’ Broadcast
A gunman opened fire on an American television news crew during a ‘live’ television broadcast Wednesday morning.
History Made: Two Women Become US Army Rangers
The women made history when they completed the Ranger training program at Fort Benning in Georgia.
Millions with Mental Illness Get Little or No Treatment
The World Health Organization reports that hundreds of millions of people have a mental health disorder, but receive little or no treatment.
China, US Stock Markets Drop for Second Day
Stock market measures in the U.S. fell Tuesday after strong gains in the first hours of trading.
France Launches Terror Investigation
France announced Tuesday it has launched a terrorism investigation into last week’s armed attack on a train traveling between Amsterdam and Paris.
IS Publishes Photos of Ruined Palmyra Temple
The Islamic State group has posted pictures on the Internet that, it says, show the destruction of a 2,000-year-old temple in Palmyra, Syria.