NASA Developing Food Bars for Mars Flights
When astronauts go to the planet Mars years from now, they will need the right food to stay strong and healthy.
US Health Report: E-Cigarettes Not Safe for Young People
The United States’ top health official says electronic cigarettes can cause health problems for young people.
John Glenn, First American to Orbit Earth, Dies at 95
Astronaut John Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth, has died.
UN Report: Young Girls Still Face Gender Inequality
A new United Nations report says a lack of education for girls in developing countries may be partly to blame for a rise in poverty worldwide.
TIME Magazine Names Donald Trump “Person of the Year”
Time magazine named Donald Trump its “Person of the Year” on Wednesday.
New Amazon Store Lets Customers Avoid Long Lines
The online marketer Amazon is opening a new kind of store.
Pipeline Protesters Cheer In North Dakota
The United States Army Corps of Engineers has denied a permit that would be needed to complete a major oil pipeline under the Missouri River.
Refugee Football Team Aims for Greek League
Greece has a new football team called Hope Refugee United.
World’s Oldest Person Turns 117, Eats 2 Uncooked Eggs a Day
The oldest living person celebrated a birthday earlier this week.
Obamas Prepare for Their Final White House Christmas
President Barack Obama and his family will celebrate their eighth and final Christmas in the White House next month.