Yazidis Exchanged for IS Prisoners
More than 50 Yazidi women and children were exchanged last week for Islamic State prisoners held by Kurdish forces in Syria.
Terrorism Threat Is Focus of Nuclear Summit
Terrorists getting nuclear material to make bombs will be discussed among world leaders at this week’s Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, D.C.
Drug Traffickers Dig Tunnel Into US
The United States and Mexico announced they discovered a long tunnel used to smuggle drugs into the U.S.
Women More Religious Than Men
Women are more religious than men.
Widow of Russian Spy Fights for Justice
The widow of a murdered Russian spy continues to try to bring her husband’s killers to justice.
EgyptAir Plane Hijacked to Cyprus
An EgyptAir plane was hijacked Tuesday morning and forced to land in Cyprus, Egyptian officials said.
What Is March Madness?
March Madness refers to a college basketball tournament.
Mummies Contain Clues to Colon Cancer
Arbesfeld and her team isolated DNA samples from 22 mummies.
US Warns Against Fines on Poor People
The U.S. Justice Department says that issuing large fines and putting poor people in prison for not paying them is illegal.
Rare Flower Blooms at US Botanic Garden
A rare plant at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. is now in flower.