Stanford Swimmer’s 6-Month Sentence Draws Criticism
Many Americans are criticizing a six-month jail sentence given to a former Stanford University student for raping an unconscious woman.
Study Finds Most Americans Get News from Social Media
A new study suggests a majority of U.S. citizens now get their news from social media websites.
Medical Mistakes, Third-Leading Cause of Death in US
A new report says medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the United States.
Violence Erupts at Trump Campaign Event
Opponents of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attacked and injured several police officers and damaged a building during a campaign event in New Mexico.
All-Girls Baseball Team in Seattle Makes History
This week, the Rockford Peaches have become a trending topic on social media, thanks to a baseball team of young girls in Seattle, Washington.
Death of Judge Scalia Slows Top American Court
The U.S. Supreme Court often has the final say on America’s most important legal issues.
Former Vietnamese Refugees Find Success in US
David Duong and his family were rescued at sea after fleeing Vietnam in a small boat at the end of the Vietnam war.
US: Let Transgender Students Choose Restroom
The United States government says transgender students have a right to use restrooms that agree with their chosen sexual identity.
Bible Event Held at Capitol As Fewer Americans Identify as Religious
Hundreds of Christians gathered recently in front of the United States Capitol building on a cold and rainy day.
Obama to Make 1st Presidential Visit to Hiroshima
President Barack Obama will become the first sitting U.S. president to visit Hiroshima, Japan.