Experts: Zika Could Infect 93 Million in Americas
Health experts have a new warning about Zika virus.
Tokyo Voters Elect City’s First Woman Governor
Voters in Tokyo have elected the city’s first female governor.
US Skydiver Completes 7,600-Meter Jump Without Parachute
An American skydiver has survived a 7,600-meter jump from an airplane, although he did not use a parachute.
Early Bedtime for Young Children Could Cut Obesity Risk
Getting a good night’s sleep tonight could guard children against weight gain in the future.
Large Windows Could Capture Solar Energy
Solar cells have been around since the 1950s.
Australian Team Moves Into Athlete’s Village
When the Australian athletes in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, arrived last weekend for the Olympic Games, they got a surprise.
State Fairs: A Deep-Fried Taste of the U.S.
State fairs are one of the great U.S. summertime traditions.
Chinese Rocket Lights Up Night Sky in Western US
People in the western United States could not believe their eyes Wednesday night when, high in the sky, a bright streak of light appeared.
Clinton’s Long Path to the Democratic Nomination
After losing the Democratic nomination to Barack Obama in 2008, Hillary Clinton said, “Although we were not able to shatter that highest and hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you it has 18 million cracks in it.”
Film Contest Pushes Students to Fight Drugs
Billy Shreve was surprised by the talent and imagination of the student films he watched at a Maryland Film Festival last year.