US, Philippines Launch Major Military Training
The United States and the Philippines have launched their biggest joint military exercise in 15 years.
San Francisco Artists Make Art from Trash
Trash and garbage are other words for waste – things that people no longer want or need.
America Remembers Abraham Lincoln’s Assassination
This week, Americans remember an important date in history: one hundred fifty years ago, President Abraham Lincoln was killed.
Angelina Jolie Has Second Surgery to Prevent Cancer
Hollywood actress and filmmaker Angelina Jolie told the world this week that she had had another operation to reduce her chance of getting cancer.
French Officials Say No Survivor in Plane Crash
An airplane carrying 150 passengers and crew crashed Tuesday in the French Alps.
Yemen Rebels Enter al-Dhalea
Yemen’s Shi’ite rebels made progress Tuesday in southern Yemen fighting with militias loyal to the country’s current president.
Prison Watchdog Group Watching US Jails
The United States has almost a fourth of the world’s prison population — more than two million people, to be exact.
Obama Meets with Afghan President
President Barack Obama announced Tuesday that the U.S. will not reduce troop numbers in Afghanistan this year.
Too Much Gaming Can Be a Pain in the Neck
Most children have heard their parents at one time or another yell “sit up straight!” or “don’t slouch!”
Former Prime Minister of Singapore Has Died
Lee Kuan Yew, the founder of modern Singapore, died on Monday.