Along The Iraq-Syria Border, U.S. Troops Focus On Defeating ISIS
A U.S. major general tours a remote outpost of troops along the Iraq-Syria border, where U.S. Marines and soldiers fire into Syria to hit ISIS targets and help secure the relative calm in Iraq.
As Americans celebrate Independence Day, what does it mean to be a patriot?
For as much as “patriotism” blooms in the national debate, there is little agreement on what it is. As an increasingly riven country chooses up tribal sides, patriotism is being used as a litmus test, but Americans can’t agree on what color passes. N…
Iran protests: why Rouhani’s foes are backing off their hard line
Protests erupted anew in Iran over the weekend, with thirsty residents of the parched city of Khorramshahr raising popular pressure on President Hassan Rouhani by quickly turning their demand for water into anti-regime anger. “Under the name of religi…
QUIZ: The Country That Gives The Most Humanitarian Aid Is …
The world gave a record amount of money to help people caught up in international crises. We’ve got ten questions so you can test your aid I.Q.
Trump Official Dismisses Warnings About Trade Tensions As ‘Hiccups’
Amid rising trade tensions with Canada, China and Europe, the president is getting a lot of pushback from business groups and trading partners, who say tariffs will undermine the U.S. economy.
VIDEO: Are We Headed Toward A Post-Antibiotic World?
Antibiotics are one of the greatest achievements of modern medicine. But they come with a catch: If you abuse them, you lose them.
Chris Froome, 4-Time Tour De France Winner, Cleared Of Doping
This paves the way for him to compete in this year’s Tour, which starts Saturday. The investigation started after a sample he provided was reported to contain more of an asthma drug than allowed.
AI can have values if not a conscience
Today the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) raises fundamental questions: “What is intelligence, identity, or consciousness? What is being called artificial general intelligence, machines that would mimic the way humans think, continues to …
For Some Gang Members In El Salvador, The Evangelical Church Offers A Way Out
“Our message is that [the gang members] should understand there is a life outside of the gang,” says evangelical pastor Nelson Moz. “That they can make it, with the help of God.”
Missing Thai Boys Found Alive In Cave, Governor Says
Twelve members of a boys soccer team and their coach were trapped in the cave by rising floodwaters more than a week ago. “We found them safe,” Chiang Rai Gov. Narongsak Osotthanakorn says.
News Brief: Mexico’s Presidential Election, Supreme Court Vacancy
The leftist candidate in Mexico’s election wins in a landslide. And, President Trump says he’ll focus this week on selecting a Supreme Court nominee to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.
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