World Apr 07 World Cup may bring viral epidemic to Brazil The World Cup may bring a lot more than soccer to South America in June -- a viral epidemic may be traveling with it.
Arts Apr 07 Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney ‘put on a show’ in nine-decade career Mickey Rooney, a Hollywood legend whose acting career spanned nine decades across film, television and stage, died Sunday night from natural causes at his North Hollywood home at the age of 93. Rooney, born Joseph Yule Jr. in Brooklyn,…
Nation Apr 03 U.S. created Cuban social media network in attempt to stir unrest The United States created a “Cuban Twitter” in 2010, the Associated Press reported Thursday, in order to covertly spur Cubans to stand up against their government.
Arts Apr 02 National Recording Registry reaches 400 entries as Library of Congress adds 25 recordings Jeff Buckley's 1994 single, "Hallelujah," is one of 25 new entries inducted into the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry. Video by VEVO The Library of Congress announced Wednesday that it was inducting 25 new sound recordings into the…
World Apr 02 IMF director Lagarde: Congress made mistake by not voting for IMF changes as part of Ukraine Aid Providing financial stability to countries around the world is a powerful tool for the U.S. in international relations, says IMF head Christine Lagarde. The U.S. congress missed an opportunity to build a more stable, more solid institution by limiting IMF…
World Apr 02 IMF director Lagarde: Ukraine needs to make tough reforms as part of loan conditions Ukraine’s economy can’t make necessary reforms without a lifeline from the IMF or others in the international community, IMF managing director Christine Lagarde told Judy Woodruff in an interview in Washington, DC today.
Nation Apr 02 IMF head Lagarde: Russia feeling the effects of U.S., European sanctions IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde spoke to Judy Woodruff about the diplomatic crisis following Russia’s annexation of the Ukrainian region of Crimea and how subsequent sanction have impacted the Russian economy.
Nation Apr 01 Maple syrup producers rely on new technology to fix sticky situations Maple syrup production has just become a whole lot sweeter for producers looking to minimize problems during their harvest, which usually lasts for about one month.
World Apr 01 Ukraine hit with spike in Russian gas prices The price of gas for Ukraine jumped more than 40 percent Tuesday as Russian natural gas provider Gazprom announced an increase from a deal made with the country in December.