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.
IS Publishes Photos of Ruined Palmyra Temple
The Islamic State group has posted pictures on the Internet that, it says, show the destruction of a 2,000-year-old temple in Palmyra, Syria.
France Launches Terror Investigation
France announced Tuesday it has launched a terrorism investigation into last week’s armed attack on a train traveling between Amsterdam and Paris.
China, US Stock Markets Drop for Second Day
Stock market measures in the U.S. fell Tuesday after strong gains in the first hours of trading.
Two Pandas Born in Washington, DC Zoo
Two giant pandas were born Saturday at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo in Washington, DC.
Stock Markets in Asia Drop Sharply
Asian stock markets closed down sharply Monday.