Alan Rickman Dies
British actor Alan Rickman has died after a battle with cancer.
Turkey Claims It Has Killed 200 IS Fighters
Turkish forces have killed 200 Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has announced.
How Do People Spend Their Lottery Winnings?
If you are lucky enough to win America’s Powerball lottery jackpot Wednesday night, you could take home all or part of an estimated $1.5 billion.
New US Education Law Gives States More Control
States and local communities in the United States gained more control over education standards and testing last week.
New York Street Vendors Battle Over Permits
A conflict is forming on the streets of New York City between legal and illegal food trucks and carts.
Al Jazeera America Announces Closing
Al Jazeera America, the three-year-old cable news channel that promised to cover in-depth journalism in the U.S., is closing.
Revenant, Martian Win Big at Golden Globes
Stars from the year’s top movies and television shows gathered Sunday in Beverly Hills, California for the 73rd Golden Globe Awards.
White House Joins Snapchat
The White House is officially on Snapchat.
Terror Rips Open Historic Istanbul Square
An explosion in the historic square of Sultanahmet in Istanbul left at least 10 people dead and wounded 15 others Tuesday.
Comedian-in-Chief Appears on Seinfeld Web Show
Obama got together recently with Jerry Seinfeld to record an episode of the comedian’s popular web series.