Beijing Pollution
Beijing officials declared a first-ever “red alert” for smog.
Bernie Sanders Wins Online Poll for TIME’s Person of the Year
TIME Magazine said Monday that Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders won its online readers’ poll for the 2015 Person of the Year.
Colombia, US Company Dispute Over Sunken Treasure
Ownership of undersea gold treasure discovered near a Spanish ship that sank more than 300 years ago is making waves.
Vincent the Cat Goes Viral
Vincent is a 3-year-old cat who had no back legs.
Lasers Used to Chill, Instead of Heat
University of Washington researchers say they used a laser to turn hot water into cool water.
Online University Offers Poor Students a Chance
Like many young people around the world, Emmanuel dreamed of getting a university education in the United States.
Loretta Lynch and FIFA
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch trended worldwide on Twitter Thursday, following the announcement that 16 other FIFA members were being charged with corruption.
San Bernardino Shooting
Social media remained intensely focused on yesterday’s shootings in San Bernardino, California.
Police: At Least 14 Dead in California Shooting
Police say at least 14 people have been killed in a mass shooting in Southern California.
K-Pop stars win big at MNet Asian Music Awards
Koreans were the big winners at Wednesday night’s Mnet Asian Music Awards.