Pope Francis begins South America visit
Pope Francis has flown to South America for an eight-day visit to Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay.
U.S. Wins Women’s World Cup
In sports, the United States has won its first Women’s World Cup football championship since 1999.
Solar-Powered Plane Lands in Hawaii after Crossing the Pacific
A plane that uses only solar power landed on the island of Oahu, Hawaii on Friday after being flown across the Pacific Ocean.
Tunisia Detains 12 in Connection with Hotel Attacks
Tunisia has detained 12 people in connection with an attack last week that killed 38 people, an official said Thursday.
Afghan Court Cancels Death Sentences in Mob Killing of Woman
An appeals court in Afghanistan has cancelled death sentences given to four men found guilty of murder earlier this year.
At Least 36 Dead in Philippines Boat Accident
Philippine officials said at least 36 people are dead and more are missing after a passenger boat capsized in the central part of the country.
Uber Making a Big Push to Win Over Chinese Consumers
The car-sharing service Uber reported in June it is receiving one million requests for rides every day in China.
Average Americans Gave Away Billions in 2014
Last year, Americans again showed they are generous people.
U.S. and Cuba to Reopen Embassies
U.S. President Barack Obama said Wednesday the United States and Cuba plan to reopen embassies in Washington and Havana later this month.
Islamic State Group Claims Attacks in Egypt’s Sinai
An Egyptian group connected to the Islamic State militants claimed responsibility for attacks Wednesday in the Sinai Peninsula.