Afghan Leaders Want Slower Withdrawal of US Forces
Afghanistan’s leaders are in the United States this week.
Okinawa Governor Stops Work on New US Military Base
The governor of the Japanese island of Okinawa has ordered work suspended at the planned home of a new United States military base.
Ted Cruz Announces his Candidacy for President
Texas Senator Ted Cruz has announced he is a candidate for president.
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.