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.
Actor Kevin Spacey Removed from New Movie
Actor Kevin Spacey is facing more career problems as the number of accusations of sexual wrongdoing against him increase.
US Changes Definition for High Blood Pressure
Recently, two leading heart organizations changed the definition of what it means to have high blood pressure.
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.
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.
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.
Scientists Find Large Amounts of Precious Metals in Wastewater
Swiss flushes gold and silver into sewer.
Immigrants in Ohio Create a Lively Food Culture
Food lovers are guided to explore little-known ethnic restaurants.
Saudi Arabia Is First Country to Give Citizenship to Robot
Sophia was built by Hong Kong-based Hanson Robotics.