UN Security Council Votes to Restrict IS Funding
The United Nations Security Council approved measures Thursday to restrict how the Islamic State militant group raises money.
Three Women Get US Human Rights Award
Three women with Muslim backgrounds have won an important international human-rights prize.
Apollo 11 Spacecraft Lands in Your Smartphone
Back in 1969, it was the Apollo 11 crew who flew to the moon in a spaceship.
College Rankings Look at Many Factors
Students in the United States usually start their college search by looking at rankings.
Brazil Briefly Blocks WhatsApp
A court in Brazil Thursday suspended the messaging service WhatsApp for 48 hours.
‘Hated’ Drug Company Head Arrested by FBI
A U.S. businessman once described as the “most hated man in America” was arrested Thursday.
Only Half of Syrian Refugee Children Attend School
There are about 650,000 school-aged Syrian refugee children in Turkey.
US Central Bank Raises Its Interest Rates
The United States central bank has raised an important interest rate by one-fourth of 1 percent.
Obama Says He Is Eager to See Cuba
Before U.S. President Barack Obama leaves office, he wants to visit Cuba.
One Direction Carpool
British comedian James Corden made his own video with the boy band One Direction.