Colleges Look to Change Admission Process
Educators across the U.S. are calling for major changes to the admissions process in higher education.
Russia to Spend Billions on Gas Pipeline in Pakistan
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit Pakistan in the next few months to begin a gas pipeline project.
New US Poll Throws Doubt on Trump Lead
One American election poll shows a shift in the Republican Party race for U.S. president.
Students Learn Hands-on With Animals
Talking birds, goats butting heads, and a giant tortoise that hangs out with chickens are all part of a living classroom.
Pope Francis Attracts Crowds at US-Mexico Border
Pope Francis is finishing a six-day trip to Mexico by saying Mass near the Mexican-United States border.
Beatles McCartney … Not Famous Enough?
Paul McCartney was one of the Beatles, an early rock ‘n’ roll group that some say is the greatest of all time.
UN: Kim Jong Un Could Be Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity
A United Nations expert on human rights in North Korea has warned that the country’s dictator, Kim Jong Un, could be responsible for crimes against humanity.
The Power of Touch
Clinical studies done over the years have found that a loving touch can lower our blood pressure, reduce anxiety and stress, and raise the levels of our good hormones.
Where Are the Best Educated Americans?
The best educated Americans live mainly in the northeastern United States or in California, a new study finds.
Rocky Year Ahead for Nigeria Amid Oil Price Crash
Nigeria is Africa’s biggest oil producer.