World Feb 15 (Some) quiet on the eastern front as Ukraine’s cease-fire goes into effect The cannonade ceased and guns fell suddenly silent across eastern Ukraine at midnight Saturday as a cease-fire between government forces and pro-Russian rebels took effect. As of Sunday afternoon, the truce held in much of the country, but rebels had…
Arts Feb 15 Chinese New Year celebrations around the globe ring in the Year of the Goat Celebrations around the world are already underway for the Chinese New Year, which begins next Thursday, Feb. 19 and lasts until March 5. Often marked by fireworks and family feasts within China, customs and observances of 2015's Year of the…
Science Feb 13 The Chuck Yeager of advanced arm prosthetics Johnny Matheny, who lost his arm to cancer in 2008, is a pioneer of advanced arm prosthetics. “Everybody tells me that I’m the only one in the United States that has had my stump into every advanced prosthetic in the…
World Feb 08 Frocked to frolic: Masked revelers turn out in style for Carnival of Venice Masked revelers turned out in style for the Carnival of Venice, a centuries-old, annual festival, which began as a way for Venetians to let loose in the days leading up to Lent. Nearly three million visitors flock to the islands…
Nation Feb 05 Data breach at insurance company could impact millions Health insurance giant Anthem said Wednesday that a database holding the personal information of tens of millions of its customers and employees was breached in a cyberattack.
Economy Feb 01 Can prize-linked programs encourage Americans to save? D2D Fund aims to strengthen financial opportunity for low and moderate income consumers through new products and policies. Read our Q&A with Joanna Smith-Ramani, Director of Scale Strategies for D2D Fund.
World Jan 29 Malaysia deems airplane disappearance an ‘accident’ Malaysia’s Department of Civil Aviation officially called the March 8 disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 an accident, clearing the way for the airline to pay compensation to the victims’ relatives.
Arts Jan 28 Happy National Kazoo Day from PBS NewsHour The PBS NewsHour celebrates National Kazoo Day the only way we know how.
World Jan 24 Photos: Dog sled derby mushes through Czech Republic Each year, racers from all over Europe arrive at the village of Destne in the Orlicke mountains in Czech Republic to take part in the Sedivackuv Long dog sled race.
World Jan 22 Saudi King Abdullah dies The Saudi Press Agency confirmed on Twitter that King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has died.