Columbus Day: Some Love It, Others Not So Much
This is Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, in the United States.
FIFA Suspends Blatter
President Sepp Blatter was suspended Thursday for 90 days by an ethics committee.
Japanese Rock Band Goes English
It took 10 years for a popular Japanese rock band to release a music album in both English and Japanese.
Ukrainian Artist Portrays Putin with Bullets
A young Ukrainian artist has created a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin with bullet casings.
George Washington: President, Man, Myth
Americans call George Washington “the father of our country.”
‘The Martian’ Mixes Science, Science Fiction
The Hollywood film, “The Martian,” opens to U.S. audiences on October 2.
Most People with Hepatitis Don’t Know It
Viral hepatitis infections kill nearly 1 million people a year.
US Accepts Blame for Afghan Hospital Attack
A U.S. military commander says American forces are responsible for “mistakenly” hitting a hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan on Saturday.
Twelve Countries Reach Trans-Pacific Partnership Deal
The United States, Japan and 10 other countries reached agreement on a huge trade deal Monday.
Ireland, Japan, China Scientists Share Nobel Prize for Medicine
The first of the 2015 Nobel Prizes has been announced.