A deep dive on U.S. reading and math scores, and what to do about them
New research drills down on poor student achievement and notes some school districts that are beating the odds.
Exercising Penguins Are A Hit With Tourists In Japan
A zoo in Japan takes its penguins on a 30-minute waddle twice a day during the winter to keep them from getting too chubby. Visitors line the route and snap pictures of the penguins.
Pa. Town To Ring In New Year With Giant Nail
Pennsylvania was once the national capital of nails. Never mind the ball drop in New York's Times Square, West Fairview will drop a 7-foot nail.
Heavy Snowfall Delights Skiers In The Alps, Snarls Traffic
A major snow storm in the Alps over the weekend trapped skiers and vacationers. According to officials, as many as 37,000 vehicles were stuck Saturday night in the Savoie region of the Alps.
Rescue Official Believes AirAsia Flight Is On Ocean's Floor
An AirAsia plane, traveling from Indonesia to Singapore, is missing. Shortly before losing contact on Sunday, the pilot had asked to change course due to weather conditions.
Europe's Largest Zinc Mine Lies Deep Under Ireland's Countryside
Major industries from cars to tech couldn't function without zinc. Business is booming at the mine in Ireland — especially since China stopped exporting its supply.
Calif. Law Tries To Prevent Young Brains From Football Injuries
A California measure will limit the amount of full contact middle and high school football players can have during practice. The new law takes effect January 1.
Greece To Hold Elections After Parliament Fails To Elect A President
The government's candidate former European Commissioner Stavros Dimas failed to win over the minimum of at least 180 of 300 parliamentary lawmakers. Elections will likely be held in February.
For Indian Coastal Town, Tsunami Ushered In Change
Ten years ago, the Indian Ocean tsunami killed more than 100,000 people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and India. Some 7,000 people died in the Indian town of Nagapattinam. How has the town recovered?
