In Venezuela, the US is amping up military pressure on President Nicolás Maduro, stirring memories of past interventions in Latin America. The US has labeled Maduro a narco-terrorist and is taking strong action against him. Back in the day, leaders like Salvador Allende in Chile and Rafael Trujillo
Universities in the U. S. are in a tough spot. The government is offering money, but only if they follow certain rules. This money is important. It pays for a big part of university research and student help. But many universities are saying no to the deal. They might be realizing that the governmen
Franklin D. Roosevelt once spoke about "new frontiers of the mind. " He believed that exploring these frontiers could lead to a better life for everyone. This idea was part of a report called "Science, the Endless Frontier. " It was written by Vannevar Bush and sent to President Truman. But guess wh
This weekend, there's plenty to do in Little Rock and beyond. If you love music, you won't want to miss the Mozart Requiem Eucharist at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. The Trinity Choir and Arkansas Symphony Orchestra will perform Mozart's famous Requiem. After the performance, stick around for a recep
On a beach in Western Australia, a family found a bottle with a surprising secret. It held letters from two soldiers, Malcolm Neville and William Harley, who wrote them in 1916. They were on a ship heading to France for World War I. The letters were cheerful, with Neville telling his mom about the g
In Düsseldorf, Germany, a unique museum exhibition is challenging visitors to explore history in a whole new way—through their sense of smell. "The Secret Power of Scents" at the Kunstpalast museum invites guests to journey through over a thousand years of cultural history, not by looking, but by sn
October 27 is a special day for many famous faces. It's the day when stars like Kelly Osbourne and Robert Picardo add another candle to their birthday cakes. But did you know that today also marks the birthdays of other notable figures, both in the entertainment world and beyond? Let's start with t
Napoleon's retreat from Russia in 1812 was a disaster. About 300, 000 soldiers died out of a force of roughly 500, 000. This event marked the start of the end for Napoleon's empire. Scientists recently studied DNA from the teeth of 13 French soldiers buried in a mass grave in Vilnius, Lithuania. The
Jamaica is preparing for a powerful storm, Hurricane Melissa, which could be one of the strongest to hit the island in a long time. Forecasters say it might reach the top end of a Category 4 hurricane when it arrives on Tuesday. Hurricanes are a big deal in Jamaica. The last time a Category 4 storm
The White House is getting a major upgrade. A huge ballroom is being built, and the East Wing is being torn down. This is the biggest change to the White House in a long time. The project costs a lot of money and has sparked a lot of debate. Some people think it's a great idea. They say the White H
