NASA Working Toward Mission to Mars
The head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA, said that the space agency is on track to land people on Mars in the 2030s.
More Republicans Join 2016 Presidential Race
This week, three more Americans joined the ever-growing “Republican-running-for-president” club.
Surgical Glue Approved for Use Inside the Body
Medical adhesive products are becoming more common.
Students Report on Worldwide Landmine Problem
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines says there are nine new landmine victims around the world every day.
US Court: NSA Phone Record Gathering Is Illegal
A U.S. appeals court in New York ruled Thursday that the National Security Agency’s program to collect phone records of Americans is illegal.
Close Elections in Great Britain
British voters are voting in a close election that could oust Prime Minister David Cameron from office.
Iran Releases Seized Maersk Vessel
Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported that its government released the Maersk Tigris cargo ship today.
Aid Group Recommends Debt Cancellation for Nepal
A group of international aid, religious and other groups is calling for debt cancellation for Nepal.
Baltimore Mayor Seeks Federal Investigation of City’s Police Department
The U.S. city of Baltimore, Maryland will ask the United States Justice Department to investigate the city’s police department.
Officials look for links between Islamic State and Texas attack
U.S. officials are trying to learn if there are any links between the Islamic State group and two gunmen who attacked a gathering in Garland, Texas Sunday.