Al Jazeera America Announces Closing
Al Jazeera America, the three-year-old cable news channel that promised to cover in-depth journalism in the U.S., is closing.
New York Street Vendors Battle Over Permits
A conflict is forming on the streets of New York City between legal and illegal food trucks and carts.
New US Education Law Gives States More Control
States and local communities in the United States gained more control over education standards and testing last week.
Comedian-in-Chief Appears on Seinfeld Web Show
Obama got together recently with Jerry Seinfeld to record an episode of the comedian’s popular web series.
Terror Rips Open Historic Istanbul Square
An explosion in the historic square of Sultanahmet in Istanbul left at least 10 people dead and wounded 15 others Tuesday.
White House Joins Snapchat
The White House is officially on Snapchat.
Hope and Change in Obama’s Final State of the Union
Sounding more like the candidate of hope and change, U.S. President Barack Obama looked past members of Congress and delivered his final State of the Union message straight to the American people.
Think You Know How Dogs Drink Water?
Researchers at Virginia Tech University have been studying how dogs drink.
Protesters Copy Ways of Extremists Against US
Armed protesters continue to occupy a U.S. national wildlife refuge in the western state of Oregon.
Obama to Give ‘State of the Union’ Speech
President Barack Obama is making final preparations for his State of the Union address to Congress.