Obama Greeted Warmly On First Presidential Trip To Kenya
The visit has a personal resonance for the president, whose father was born there. He is expected to discuss trade and security issues.
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Obama's Roots A Source Of Pride — And Discord — In Kenya
When President Obama was elected in 2008, Kenyans rejoiced. U.S.-Kenya relations have had ups and downs since then. Kenyans now eagerly await Obama's first presidential visit to his father's homeland.
'Haqqathon' Takes Anti-ISIS Fight To Cyberspace
In Arabic, haqq is the word for truth. Muslim software designers gathered recently for a "haqqathon" to develop social media products that can compete with violent extremists online.
Dark Pluto Bares Its Heart
NASA's probe to Pluto has revealed stunning new pictures of the distant world. They show evidence of glaciers moving across the surface.
How An 11-Year-Old Boy Invented The Popsicle
The beloved ice pops were born of a young boy's tinkering with sugary soda powder and water on a cold night. But the end of this tale for Frank Epperson was not as sweet as his treat.
Kenya's Twitterati Send Thousands Of Messages To Obama
And to CNN, too (which called Kenya "a hotbed of terror"). And to each other. It's one of Africa's tweetiest countries.
Classified Emails Were Sent Through Clinton's Private Network, Watchdog Says
The Justice Department has received a referral from an inspector general that is related to the case, but it has made no decision yet about whether it will launch an investigation into the issue.
A Year After MH17 Shot Down, Kremlin Rebuffs Call For Tribunal
Russia's foreign minister says that a United Nations tribunal would only "ensure punishment of those Washington has decided are guilty."
Germany Moves Quickly To Restore Business Ties With Iran
Germany has already sent a delegation to Iran as it looks to restore trade ties. Under the recent nuclear deal, many sanctions will be lifted. But not everyone is thrilled with Germany's move.
Mass Shootings In America By The Numbers
Mass shootings as defined by the FBI happen about every two weeks in America. For nearly a decade, USA Today has been tracking these incidents on a website that paints a grim picture.