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Daily Video June 05 2015

Which animal started the Ebola outbreak?
Scientists have located Ebola antibodies in several types of fruit bat, making it a chief suspect, but there has not been conclusive evidence.
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Post June 02 2015

Speakers crack jokes for college grads
Check out some funny moments from graduation ceremonies this year where famous speakers such as Ste…
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Daily Video June 02 2015

Supreme Court rules against Abercrombie & Fitch in religious dress case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of a young Muslim woman who was denied a position at Abercrombie & Fitch on the basis of her religious dress.
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Daily Video June 01 2015

New Nigerian president hopes to 'reset' relationship with U.S.
President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in last week as the first democratically-elected president of Nigeria, signaling a new chapter for Africa’s most populous country.
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Daily Video May 27 2015

Iranian American reporter faces espionage trial in Iran
A closed trial began in Tehran yesterday for Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian, who is charged with espionage, colluding with hostile governments and anti-government propaganda.
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Daily Video May 22 2015

Can the U.S. stop the Islamic State?
Fighters from the Islamic State (ISIL) won several victories this week, raising U.S. concerns that the extremist group’s influence may be growing beyond control.
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Daily Video May 20 2015

Saving Syrian culture under siege
In the past year, the Islamic State (ISIL) has swept through the region, destroying hundreds-year-old antiquities and prompting looting at battle sites.
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Daily Video May 19 2015

50 years later, is Head Start still necessary?
50 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson announced the creation of Head Start, a government program that would affect millions of children for years to come.
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Daily Video May 19 2015

Iraq asks for more U.S. help after loss of major city
Fighters from the Islamic State (ISIL) captured the city of Ramadi over the weekend, prompting the Iraqi government to ask for increased U.S. military airstrikes and help from fighters supported by Iraq’s neighbor, Iran.
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Daily Video May 15 2015

How does a computer diagnose cancer?
Artificial intelligence could soon become a new weapon in the battle against cancer, although doctors have ethical questions about its use.
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