The Rise of the US Supreme Court
When Americans are angry and believe they are right about an issue, they might use this expression: “I’m going to take it all the way to the Supreme Court!”
Illegal Immigrants Often Sent Home Without Much Planning
In July 2016, United States lawmakers met with former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Deputy Director Daniel Ragsdale.
US Court Rejects Effort to Stop Climate Lawsuit
A federal appeals court has rejected an effort by the United States government to halt a case against President Donald Trump and his administration.
Alaska Officials Use DNA to Help Count City Moose
Wildlife biologists in the U.S. state of Alaska are collecting genetic material from moose in an attempt to get a correct count of the big animals.
Trump Is ‘Not Backing Down’ on Tariffs Plan
Trump Is ‘Not Backing Down’ on Tariffs Plan
George Washington’s Tree Brought Down by Strong Winds
A fallen Canadian hemlock tree at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
Parkland Students Return to School After Mass Shooting
Students in Parkland, Florida returned to their high school on Wednesday, two weeks after a gunman killed 17 people there.
Show Examines Native American Imagery in US Culture
The exhibit, called “Americans,” opened last month at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.
For Today’s U.S. Teens, School Shootings Are Common
The Washington Post newspaper found that, since 1999, more than 150,000 children have experienced a shooting at their school.
Florida Students Press for Gun Law Change
The high school students are also calling for anti-gun violence demonstrations on March 24 in Washington, D.C. and other cities.