Thousands of people across the United States are protesting a new immigration law in Arizona. The law forces police officers to stop anyone who they think might be an undocumented immigrant.

Over 200,000 gallons of oil a day were flowing into the Gulf of Mexico as of early May 2010 following an explosion at an oil well and rig off the coast of Louisiana.

Books and movies might make it seem like most kids go to summer camp, but that isn’t true, especially in the western part of the country.

Every person, newspaper, TV show and even every storybook has a message, whether we realize it or not. Here are some questions to keep in mind as we read, and some suggestions for fun summer reading.

In March 2010 President Obama signed the Healthcare Reform bill into law. But, the law that passed is different from the President’s original proposal.

13-year-old Christapor Megherian reflects on the Armenian Genocide that began in April, 1915. “Many of my family members were killed or kidnapped by the Ottoman Turkish army.”

Each year on April 15, millions of United States residents file their taxes. Who’s really paying the most?

Even though whale hunting was banned in 1986, whales are still being killed today. Learn about what environmental activists are doing to help stop the killing.

Update on the war in Afghanistan. A report uncovers 700 military bases in Afghanistan. The United States launches one of the largest military attacks yet in the war in Afghanistan.

As rains roll in, the people of Haiti are still struggling to find shelter, water and food. Read about Haiti’s kids and about how other countries have helped make Haiti so poor.