World Jan 29

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

The PBS NewsHour celebrates National Kazoo Day the only way we know how.

World Jan 24

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

The Saudi Press Agency confirmed on Twitter that King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has died.

Politics Jan 22

Following up on the State of the Union, President Obama is sitting down with YouTube channel producers GloZell Green, Bethany Mota and Hank Green for an interview at the White House dubbed #YouTubeasksObama. The interview is part of the White…

Health Jan 20

Whereas last year, President Barack Obama used nine full paragraphs of his State of the Union speech to sell his health care plan, the subject got less attention this year.

Arts Jan 15

Here's a story that isn't dominating the headlines, but deserves a close look: Three African authors are nominated for a relatively new fiction literature prize, and the finalist will walk away with £15,000 and a continental book tour. The Etisalat…

Nation Jan 13

Former President Jimmy Carter may fly first class, but he makes it a point to shake hands with fellow passengers.

Nation Jan 12

"Now more than ever it takes so much courage to be a journalist. To understand that every word you may write, every cartoon you might draw could be your last. The chilling effect this can have may result in stories…

World Jan 09

Live updates on the Charlie Hebdo attacks.