Black actress from England cast as Hermione
Fans of the “Harry Potter” books and movies got to know actor Emma Watson, who played the character Hermione.
FIFA Bans Blatter, European Soccer Chief
The International Football Association’s ethics committee banned its president, Sepp Blatter, from the organization for eight years on Monday.
Miss Universe Pageant Mixes Up Crown
There was a surprising finish to this year’s Miss Universe pageant.
Taliban Attack Kills Six US Soldiers
A U.S. military official said six American soldiers were killed Monday in a suicide bomb attack in Afghanistan.
More Than 90 Reported Missing in Landslide in China
Officials in China say 91 people are missing after a landslide in the southern city of Shenzhen Sunday morning.
UN Security Council Votes to Restrict IS Funding
The United Nations Security Council approved measures Thursday to restrict how the Islamic State militant group raises money.
Apollo 11 Spacecraft Lands in Your Smartphone
Back in 1969, it was the Apollo 11 crew who flew to the moon in a spaceship.
College Rankings Look at Many Factors
Students in the United States usually start their college search by looking at rankings.
Only Half of Syrian Refugee Children Attend School
There are about 650,000 school-aged Syrian refugee children in Turkey.
Brazil Briefly Blocks WhatsApp
A court in Brazil Thursday suspended the messaging service WhatsApp for 48 hours.