Trump Chooses ExxonMobil Chief as Secretary of State
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rex Tillerson as his secretary of state — the top cabinet position.
Executions Are Down, but Debate over Death Sentence Continues
The United States is expected to execute fewer people in 2016 than any year in the past 25 years.
Are You Standing in Line to Buy a Hatchimal?
Hatchimals are popular gifts for children this holiday season.
US Democratic Party Looks to the Future
Donald Trump’s election as president of the United States came as a shock to many Democratic Party activists.
US Health Report: E-Cigarettes Not Safe for Young People
The United States’ top health official says electronic cigarettes can cause health problems for young people.
NASA Developing Food Bars for Mars Flights
When astronauts go to the planet Mars years from now, they will need the right food to stay strong and healthy.
Researchers Develop Long-Term, Drug Release Capsule
Researchers have developed a long-lasting capsule that, when swallowed, slowly releases medicine into the body.
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.
John Glenn, First American to Orbit Earth, Dies at 95
Astronaut John Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth, has died.
Therapy Pig Brings Relief to Stressed Travelers
Have you ever heard the expression “when pigs fly?”