Anti-Islam Attacks Sweep the Country
This spring, plans for an Islamic community center in New York City near the site of the September 11, 2001 attacks made news headlines.
Month: September 2010
Massive Floods Tear Through Pakistan
In Pakistan, millions of people have been affected by the worst flooding in the country’s history.
Oily Disaster
On April 20, an explosion at an oil and gas well of the oil company BP caused millions of gallons of oil to pour into the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This body of water is a rich environment with hundreds of species of birds and other wildlife.
Baseball Fans Take a Swing at Anti-Immigration Law
Protesters are calling on Major League Baseball to help boycott Arizona because of SB-1070, a new immigration law.
Disabled, NOT Unable
Disabled adults can have a hard time finding jobs because some employers think they can’t work. But in the United States, it is illegal to discriminate against disabled people.
Secret Military Papers Released
The website WikiLeaks released over 76,000 secret documents about U.S. military actions in Afghanistan from 2004 to 2010. The documents paint a bad picture of the U.S. war in Afghanistan.
Zachary Bonner: Going the Extra Mile for Homeless Kids
12-year-old Zach Bonner walks across the United States to raise awareness about homeless kids.
Make Room for Chickens
The Humane Society and Ohio farmers have reached an agreement that allows chickens more space.
Getting Wild With the Great White Shark
Great white sharks are among the world’s most misunderstood creatures. Here are some myths and facts.
Bad Eggs
Over 550,000 chicken eggs were recalled by two companies in the state of Iowa.
