New research is helping to uncover stories of African-American families torn apart by slavery.

What does it take to be considered a free country, and how free are the world’s nations?

Fleeing poverty and violence, Central Americans are risking everything to get to the U.S.

Did the company that makes a popular e-cigarette intentionally market its product to teens?

Two experts weigh in on whether we still need the U.S. Postal Service.

A political cartoonist comments on the issue of marketing e-cigarettes to kids.

Finally complete, the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, India, is now the world’s tallest statue.

A new Titanic, slated to set sail in 2020, will take passengers on the same route as the original ship.

A bridge in Vietnam, built almost 5,000 feet above sea level, is held up by a pair of gigantic stone hands.

Being threatened or picked on via social media or text message is an issue for teens around the world.
