George Washington’s Tree Brought Down by Strong Winds
A fallen Canadian hemlock tree at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
Parkland Students Return to School After Mass Shooting
Students in Parkland, Florida returned to their high school on Wednesday, two weeks after a gunman killed 17 people there.
New Playthings Help Build Emotional Intelligence in Children
Educational products are important to the toy industry.
India Mourns Bollywood Star Sridevi
Thousands of mourning fans paid their respects Wednesday to one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, Sridevi Kapoor.
China to Drop Presidential Term Limit, Letting Xi Stay in Power
Chinese media say the Communist Party has proposed lifting term limits for the office of president from China’s Constitution.
Hong Kong Catholics Criticize Possible China-Vatican Deal
Members of Hong Kong’s Roman Catholic community are worried about a possible deal between the Catholic Church and China’s leaders.
Korean Company Announces Oil Discovery in South China Sea
The disputes have increased partly because of claims to undersea gas and oil.
Turkish President Goes to Africa in Latest Effort to Expand Influence
Such gatherings are part of a Turkish effort to improve contacts with African leaders.
Smoking Rates Around the World
The American Lung Association (ALA) says fewer Americans smoke cigarettes now than before tobacco control policies were established.
Show Examines Native American Imagery in US Culture
The exhibit, called “Americans,” opened last month at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.