New Drones Could Improve Weather Predictions
Scientists are developing unmanned planes — called drones — that can gather weather information from the atmosphere.
At Least 20 Dead in Indian Bridge Collapse
At least 20 people died and hundreds were injured in a bridge collapse in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata Thursday.
Justice Department Unlocks Shooter’s iPhone
The United States Justice Department says it has found a way to get information from an iPhone used by a shooter in last year’s mass shooting in San Bernardino, California.
Fidel Castro Rejects Obama’s Advice
Former Cuban dictator Fidel Castro has rejected President Barack Obama’s efforts to improve relations between the two countries.
Yazidis Exchanged for IS Prisoners
More than 50 Yazidi women and children were exchanged last week for Islamic State prisoners held by Kurdish forces in Syria.
Terrorism Threat Is Focus of Nuclear Summit
Terrorists getting nuclear material to make bombs will be discussed among world leaders at this week’s Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, D.C.
Drug Traffickers Dig Tunnel Into US
The United States and Mexico announced they discovered a long tunnel used to smuggle drugs into the U.S.
Women More Religious Than Men
Women are more religious than men.
EgyptAir Plane Hijacked to Cyprus
An EgyptAir plane was hijacked Tuesday morning and forced to land in Cyprus, Egyptian officials said.
What Is March Madness?
March Madness refers to a college basketball tournament.