Leonardo da Vinci Painting Sells for Record $450 Million
A painting of Jesus Christ by Leonardo da Vinci has sold for a record $450 million. That is the most money ever paid for an artwork.
Indian Hindus Attacking Muslims, Stealing Their Cows
The beating that ended Pehlu Khan’s life in April was captured on video. A group of men hit the 55-year-old man, threw him to the ground and stepped on him in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan. He asked them to stop but they refused.
US Changes Definition for High Blood Pressure
Recently, two leading heart organizations changed the definition of what it means to have high blood pressure.
Fewer New International Students Attending US Colleges
For the first time in 12 years, the number of new international students attending American colleges and universities has dropped.
Scientists Find Oldest Wine-making Evidence in Georgia
The United States, France and Germany may be the top three wine-drinking countries in the world, but Georgia can now claim to be the country where wine-making began.
South Korea Says North Shot at Soldier Trying to Defect
North Korean soldiers shot at and wounded another soldier who was crossing the border between the North and South.
Saudi Arabia Is First Country to Give Citizenship to Robot
Sophia was built by Hong Kong-based Hanson Robotics.
Immigrants in Ohio Create a Lively Food Culture
Food lovers are guided to explore little-known ethnic restaurants.
Scientists Find Large Amounts of Precious Metals in Wastewater
Swiss flushes gold and silver into sewer.
Twitter and Snapchat Announce Changes
The expansion to 280-character tweets will be extended to all Twitter users except those tweeting in Chinese, Japanese and Korean.