SEATTLE (AP) — Scientists say a baby has been born to an endangered group of killer whales off Washington state, marking the fifth birth among the region’s three pods since December. Members of the Center for Whale Research spotted the calf, named L122, on Monday. The baby was swimming with… Read More
Americans voice their concerns over China
What are Americans’ biggest worries about China? According to the Pew Research Center, it’s the Asian nation’s economic muscle that remains a more serious concern for Americans than security threats posed by cyber-attacks and the Chinese military, according to a survey released Wednesday. The survey comes ahead of a high-profile U.S…. Read More
A “brief” (but entertaining!) history of the British monarchy
Now that Queen Elizabeth II has officially become the longest ruling monarch in British history, YouTube entertainer/historian CGP Grey has an interesting — and rapid-fire — history of the British crown, from 1066 to now. You won’t want to miss it!
China attempting moon landing?
The Chinese are looking to knock off the United States and NASA, and become the “kings” of space exploration. According to the Associated Press, China’s increasingly ambitious space program now plans to attempt the first-ever landing of a lunar probe on the moon’s far side, a leading engineer said. The… Read More
Judgment day: Congress launches investigation into Planned Parenthood
A Congressional hearing starts today that aims to get to the bottom of a serious question that has dogged Planned Parenthood for months. Is the organization making money selling tissue from aborted fetuses? But surprisingly absent at the House Judiciary Committee hearing? Planned Parenthood itself, which has refused to testify. Clandestinely… Read More
Obama’s folly – Is Afghanistan lost to ISIS?
Through President Obama’s order, Afghanistan has seen a massive decline in the number of American troops in recent years. Now, ISIS is taking advantage, and their goal is clear – they want to take the Afghan capital from the US-friendly government at all costs. ISIS is quickly making inroads into… Read More
Hillary flip-flops, FINALLY admits her mistake
It looked like it would never happen, but the day has finally arrived. After three interviews and five days, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton finally apologized yesterday for mishandling classified emails on a private server. Why the sudden reversal? Some Republicans think it’s simple – she’s not actually sorry, but… Read More
Highway sniper claims 9th victim?
There’s a good possibility that a highway sniper has emerged in Arizona and is targeting random civilians while they drive their cars. According to ABC News, “drivers along a highway in Phoenix have endured nine possible shootings in the last 10 days in a potential act of domestic terrorism.” The… Read More
Loose monkey in Kentucky town finally caught
The world is again safe from Curious George! Kentucky wildlife officials have captured a monkey on the loose in a small town in Bath County. State police and Bath County deputies had been helping Kentucky Fish and Wildlife officers with their monkey business in the town of Owingsville. Media reports… Read More
Panic on the runway! See the photos from the London-bound airplane on fire in Vegas
“Oh, my God!” yelled witnesses as a London-bound airplane caught fire on a Las Vegas runway yesterday. Passengers and crew quickly fled the blaze, and fourteen were injured in the accident. But the incident could have been much worse had it not been for the orderly, calm leadership from the British… Read More