Former Prime Minister of Singapore Has Died
Lee Kuan Yew, the founder of modern Singapore, died on Monday.
Will China’s Continued Big Spending Lift Its Economy?
Chinese officials have predicted lower economic growth again this year.
Michelle Obama to Publicize Need for Girls’ Education in Asia
The wife of President Barack Obama is on a five-day trip to Asia.
Cinderella Is More Than Just a Movie for Kids
Years ago, the American writer Kurt Vonnegut often said there was one story that would always make a million dollars: Cinderella.
Landmark to Close as Camp David Hosts Afghan Meeting
Since the 1950s, American presidents have been going to Camp David in the mountains of Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C.
What Causes Jet Lag and How to Avoid It
Our bodies react to daylight. In fact, light is the most powerful environmental signal for re-setting our biological clock.
150 Year Old Capitol Dome Under Repair
The United States Capitol Dome in Washington, DC, is recognized around the world as a symbol of the U.S. government.
Old Style Parenting Starts Debate in the US
Child abuse and child neglect are serious crimes. Some U.S. laws are designed to protect children from their very own parents.
Small Beer Brewers Gaining Popularity in US
A few large beer breweries have controlled much of the beer market in the United States since the 1950s.
A Blind Teacher’s Vision
There are an estimated 70,000 blind children in Indonesia, according to a recent study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.