Naomi Osaka Sponsor Drops Ad after Criticism Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka says she hopes companies she represents will talk with her about how to present her in future advertisements. 日本网球明星大阪直美表示，她希望自己代言的公...
Venezuelan Military Stands by Maduro The United States steps up its support for Venezuelas opposition leader, but the countrys military promises its loyalty to President Nicolas Maduro. 美国加大了对委内瑞拉反对派领导人的支持，但该...
US to Offer Nuclear Waste Technology to Other Countries The U.S. Department of Energys nuclear security office is developing a project to help other countries deal with nuclear waste. The information comes from two sources who spoke to the Reuters ne...
In the year 1807, a wealthy scholar was captured in West Africa, brought to the United States and sold into slavery. His name was Omar Ibn Said. He was 37 years old at the time, and he spent the rest of his life enslaved. Said was one of many enslave...
Germany Aims to End Coal Use by 2038 at the Latest A German government-appointed group has proposed that Germany stop burning coal to make electricity by the year 2038 at the latest. The proposal is part of the nations efforts to slow a general warmi...
UN: Water Desalination Factories Harm Environment A recent United Nations report has found desalination harmful to the environment. Desalination is the process of removing salt from seawater for use by humans and in agriculture. 联合国最近的一份...
The Internet can be a dark, oppressive place. Readers sometimes do not show their true identities and feel free to leave cruel comments. So naturally, a schoolteacher in the U.S. state of Florida felt worried when her son wanted to share her artwork...
The Roman Catholic Church has sought to explain the sexual slavery comment Pope Francis made in connection to Catholic nuns. Francis publicly discussed the reports of sexual abuse of nuns for the first time Tuesday. A reporter asked Francis about pri...
Trump to Meet North Korea's Kim in Vietnam American President Donald Trump will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on February 27 and 28 in Vietnam. 美国总统川普将于2月27、28日在越南会见朝鲜领导人金正恩。 Trump announc...
Argentina's Female Soccer Players Fight Sexism, Inequality Almost 90 years after mens soccer turned professional in Argentina, the womens game is still played by amateurs. They make little or no money for their work on the field. Macarena Sanchez wan...
US Communities Start Rethinking Use of Taser Shock Warren Ragudo died after two Taser shocks by California police seeking to end a family argument. Ramzi Saad died after a Taser shock by police during a dispute between Saad and his mother. Chinedu Ok...
US Army Develops New Combat Fitness Test The United States Army has developed a new physical fitness test that aims to prepare soldiers for real-life combat situations. The Army's current physical fitness test covers three main activities: sit-ups, p...
US Plans to Sell Oil Leases Near Holy Park In March, United States officials will move forward with plans to sell leases for oil and gas exploration in two states: New Mexico and Oklahoma. The leases include land near the Chaco Culture National Histo...
Bobblehead Museum Opens in Wisconsin A new museum in the American state of Wisconsin may hold the largest collection of bobbleheads anyone has ever seen. 美国威斯康星州的一家新开业的博物馆可能收藏了迄今为止数量最多的摇头...
Karate Champion Fights for Victims of Sexual Violence Laurence Fischer of France is a three-time world karate champion. Fischer has fought against strong opponents. But today she is fighting a different battle. This opponent cannot be seen and is har...
