John Glenn, First American to Orbit Earth, Dies at 95
Astronaut John Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth, has died.
UN Report: Young Girls Still Face Gender Inequality
A new United Nations report says a lack of education for girls in developing countries may be partly to blame for a rise in poverty worldwide.
TIME Magazine Names Donald Trump “Person of the Year”
Time magazine named Donald Trump its “Person of the Year” on Wednesday.
Researchers: Driverless Scooter Provides Safe and Easy Ride
Driverless technology is quickly progressing, with many cars being tested on roads around the world.
Therapy Pig Brings Relief to Stressed Travelers
Have you ever heard the expression “when pigs fly?”
New Amazon Store Lets Customers Avoid Long Lines
The online marketer Amazon is opening a new kind of store.
Pipeline Protesters Cheer In North Dakota
The United States Army Corps of Engineers has denied a permit that would be needed to complete a major oil pipeline under the Missouri River.
U.N. Asks for Record $22 Billion to Aid World’s Needy
The United Nations, or U.N., is asking for $22.2 billion dollars to provide life-saving help for nearly 93 million people worldwide.
Virgin Islands National Park: America’s Paradise
The Virgin Islands National Park is a tropical paradise on the island of St. John.
Supercharged Plants May Mean More Crop Production
One day, “supercharged plants” may help feed people around the world.