U.S. Scientists Say Genetically Engineered Foods Are Safe
American scientists announced this week that genetically engineered food is generally safe for humans and the environment.
EgyptAir Wreckage Found; Crash Likely Caused by Terrorist Attack
Search teams have found wreckage from the Egyptian airplane that crashed in the Mediterranean Sea.
Chinese Businesses Struggle as Economy Slows
Economists are debating the possibility that China’s economy could have a “hard-landing” or lengthy recession.
One of Missing Chibok Girls Found
A missing Chibok girl has been found alive after being kidnapped two years ago in Nigeria by the Islamist group Boko Haram.
Olympic Doping Probe Focused on Russian Athletes
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is considering suspending the Russian Track and Field team from the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
21 Percent of World’s Plants Could Disappear
One in five of the world’s plants is currently at risk of disappearing forever.
Emergency Medical Care in a Backpack
Researchers have created a backpack that has a computer and medicines in it that can help even untrained soldiers save the lives of wounded troops.
Kenya to Close World’s Largest Refugee Camp
Kenya is planning to close the world’s largest refugee camp, which it says poses a security threat that could lead to terrorist attacks.
Small Crowds at Texas Oil Technology Conference
Low oil prices have reduced oil exploration and development activity around the world.
US: Let Transgender Students Choose Restroom
The United States government says transgender students have a right to use restrooms that agree with their chosen sexual identity.