Brazil High Court Rejects Lula Appeal to Stay Out of Jail
Brazil’s highest court rejected former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s request Thursday to not go to prison.
Scientists: Bowhead Whales Are ‘Jazz Singers of the Arctic’
They used an underwater microphone to gather the largest-ever collection of bowhead sounds.
Bollywood’s Salman Khan Found Guilty in Poaching Case
Bollywood star Salman Khan was found guilty Thursday of illegally killing rare deer in a wildlife refuge in 1998.
Presidents of Russia, Turkey, Iran Meet on Syria
The leaders of Russia, Iran and Turkey have promised to increase efforts to end unrest in Syria.
NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Shows the Makeup of Jupiter
Scientists are finding that the inside of Jupiter is just as interesting as the part of the planet’s atmosphere that we can see.
New Facebook Tool Provides Information About News Publishers
Facebook has released a new tool that the company says will make it easier for users to evaluate news stories and publishers.
In Trade Dispute, China Put Import Taxes on US Goods
China has increased import taxes on $3 billion of American products in reaction to recent United States trade policies.
US Investigation Puts Pressure on Burmese Refugees
The United States Government has begun investigating possible identity fraud among Burmese refugees, a move that has frightened the immigrant community.
Venezuela’s Famous Youth Orchestra Faces Tough Times
Now, El Sistema’s new director, Eduardo Mendez, promises to continue the program’s tradition of musical excellence and social service.
Happiness Class One of Yale University’s Most Popular Ever
The search for one of life’s greatest goals, happiness, is what brings almost 1,200 students to one of Yale University’s most popular classes ever.