Serena Williams Chasing History at US Open
The U.S. Open tennis tournament begins Monday in New York City.
Ten Years after Katrina, New Orleans Is a Different City
Ten years ago, a very powerful storm struck the southeastern United States.
China’s Stock Market Recovering
The Chinese stock market rose sharply Thursday, ending several days of deep losses.
Obama Visits New Orleans 10 Years After Hurricane Katrina
President Barack Obama visited New Orleans Thursday to meet with people of the city flooded by Hurricane Katrina.
As Many as 50 Migrants Found Dead in a Truck in Austria
As many as 50 refugees were found dead inside a truck in Austria Thursday.
Book Pages Could Provide Safe Drinking Water
The expression “a thirst for knowledge” may soon have a new meaning for millions of people who have no way to get clean water.
Millions with Mental Illness Get Little or No Treatment
The World Health Organization reports that hundreds of millions of people have a mental health disorder, but receive little or no treatment.
History Made: Two Women Become US Army Rangers
The women made history when they completed the Ranger training program at Fort Benning in Georgia.
Gunman Kills Two Journalists During ‘Live’ Broadcast
A gunman opened fire on an American television news crew during a ‘live’ television broadcast Wednesday morning.
Americans Driven by ‘Gut Instinct’ to Act in Train Attack
Three Americans, a Briton and a French citizen stopped a heavily-armed gunman on a high-speed train in France last week.