The Big Short’ Explains the Global Financial Crisis
In 2008, two big Wall Street firms, or companies that trade money and investments, collapsed.
Abigail Adams: Feminist, Partner, First Lady
Abigail Adams was like a modern woman, even though she lived in colonial times.
Man Shot on Charlie Hebdo Anniversary in Paris
French police shot and killed a man as he sought to attack a police station Thursday.
Netflix Everywhere
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings announced this week that the streaming platform is expanding its services to 130 more countries.
$450 Million Powerball Prize Causes Frenzy
The Powerball lottery – a game of chance played in all but six U.S. states – would top $450 million before the drawing late Wednesday night.
Markets React Badly to World News, China Troubles
U.S. stock prices fell sharply Monday, following conflicts in the Middle East, and weaker economies in China and in Europe.
Questions Raised on N. Korea’s Claim of Hydrogen Bomb Test
North Korea says it tested a hydrogen bomb on Wednesday.
Young, Male Migrants Suspected in New Year’s Assaults
German authorities said Tuesday that young women were sexually harassed and robbed by hundreds of young men on New Year’s Eve.
An Emotional Obama Sets New Gun Rules
President Barack Obama says there should be a midpoint where gun-control and gun-rights supporters can meet to stop gun violence in the U.S.
IS Releases Execution Video of British ‘Spies’
The Islamic State terrorist group released a video Sunday it says shows the execution of five British men accused of spying.