George Washington’s Tree Brought Down by Strong Winds
A fallen Canadian hemlock tree at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
New Playthings Help Build Emotional Intelligence in Children
Educational products are important to the toy industry.
Parkland Students Return to School After Mass Shooting
Students in Parkland, Florida returned to their high school on Wednesday, two weeks after a gunman killed 17 people there.
Hong Kong Catholics Criticize Possible China-Vatican Deal
Members of Hong Kong’s Roman Catholic community are worried about a possible deal between the Catholic Church and China’s leaders.
Show Examines Native American Imagery in US Culture
The exhibit, called “Americans,” opened last month at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.
Turkish President Goes to Africa in Latest Effort to Expand Influence
Such gatherings are part of a Turkish effort to improve contacts with African leaders.
Experts Debate Financial Future of American Higher Education
The cost of higher education in the country has increased greatly over the past 30 years.
Scientists Grow First Fully Developed Human Eggs in Laboratory
For the first time ever, scientists have succeeded in growing human eggs from the earliest stages to full maturity in a laboratory.
Amnesty International: Angry Speech Normal for Some Leaders
The rights group Amnesty International says the world’s most powerful leaders have made angry political speech a normal behavior.
New Program Helps Speed Up Children’s Understanding of Language
Now, a new vocabulary program claims to greatly speed up a child’s understanding of language.