Religious congregations help the homeless, provide counseling, offer spiritual guidance and celebrate life cycle events. Churches and synagogues have played these roles for hundreds of generations. But for the first time, a new study has put an econo...
Heavy ground fighting was reported in several cities across Libya Tuesday, the fourth day of a U.N.-backed effort to establish a no-fly zone across the north of the country. U.S. confirmed one of its jets crash-landed while taking part in that effort...
Officials in charge of dealing with disasters in Asia have hailed progress in efforts to better prepare the region. At a meeting in Thailand, they said climate change is worsening natural disasters, however, and that more cooperation and aid for deve...
The Friday afternoon computer science class at Berea College looks much like similar classes on campuses all over America. But theres one big difference. While a four-year undergraduate degree at Berea costs nearly $100,000, these students will never...
As more Americans try to adopt healthy lifestyles and environmentally friendly practices, the idea of growing their own food has become increasingly popular among city dwellers. That interest was evident at a recent urban gardening forum in Washingto...
Crude oil prices are climbing as energy experts worry about the impact of the fighting between rebel and government forces, and the newly-imposed international no-fly zone, on Libya's oil production. Adding to the price volatility is continuing unres...
Some of America's brightest students came to Washington for the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, the nations oldest and most prestigious science competition. The awards ceremony was the culmination of an intense week during which the 40 finalists we...
If you speak more than one language, you have a better chance of staving off memory loss and, possibly, the mental and physical decline associated with Alzheimers disease. New research shows that even learning a new language later in life can delay t...
American investor Warren Buffett says he is looking at investment opportunities in India. The worlds third richest man, who has given away most of his fortune, has also expressed optimism that philanthropy will increase in India. 美国投资大亨巴菲...
Even though women continue to advance in American society, many little girls still get stuck in a world of fairytale princesses and frilly pink dresses. That does not sit well with journalist Peggy Orenstein, who mused about her young daughters obses...
In the midst of lawsuits over genetically modified organisms, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is asking, Can't we all just get along? 面对围绕基因改良物种所引发的诉讼，美国农业部提出，我们能否和睦共处？ GMO oppone...
Japans government says the total cost of the damage caused by the tsunami could reach 25 trillion yen or U.S. $309 billion. 日本政府说，这次地震海啸造成的经济损失可能高达3千零90亿美元。 Reconstruction could boost economy...
President Barack Obama says the military mission by the United States and its allies to protect civilians and enforce a no-fly zone in Libya is working. The president plans to speak to the American people late Monday about the operation. 美国总统奥...
New York City boasts a vibrant, diverse media landscape, with an estimated 350 weekly newspapers and 26 foreign language dailies. 纽约市自诩是一个充满活力、包容万象的媒体之都，有大约350份周报和26份外文日报。 Each y...
Spring has just sprung in the Northern Hemisphere, and that means an annual natural spectacular is just a couple of weeks away, deep in the heart of Texas. 春天已经来到了北半球，这也意味着在德克萨斯州的中心地区，一年一度...
