US Skydiver Completes 7,600-Meter Jump Without Parachute
An American skydiver has survived a 7,600-meter jump from an airplane, although he did not use a parachute.
Tokyo Voters Elect City’s First Woman Governor
Voters in Tokyo have elected the city’s first female governor.
State Fairs: A Deep-Fried Taste of the U.S.
State fairs are one of the great U.S. summertime traditions.
Large Windows Could Capture Solar Energy
Solar cells have been around since the 1950s.
Clinton’s Long Path to the Democratic Nomination
After losing the Democratic nomination to Barack Obama in 2008, Hillary Clinton said, “Although we were not able to shatter that highest and hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you it has 18 million cracks in it.”
Chinese Rocket Lights Up Night Sky in Western US
People in the western United States could not believe their eyes Wednesday night when, high in the sky, a bright streak of light appeared.
Trump ‘Asks’ Russia to Hack Clinton’s Emails
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump Wednesday appeared to ask Russia to find and make public missing emails from Democrat Hillary Clinton.
Can Clinton Win a Third Term for Democrats?
President Barack Obama is asking voters to elect Democrat Hillary Clinton or risk dangerous policy changes by Republican Donald Trump.
Film Contest Pushes Students to Fight Drugs
Billy Shreve was surprised by the talent and imagination of the student films he watched at a Maryland Film Festival last year.
Kenyan Runners Find Place on US Olympic Team
Three Kenya-born long-distance runners will be competing at the Rio Olympics this August for Team USA.