President Obama’s Choice for the Supreme Court is hard to figure out. As U.S. Senators question Elena Kagan in confirmation hearings this summer, they will try to learn how she would rule on future Supreme Court cases.

In April 2010, President Obama met with leaders from 46 other countries to discuss the danger of nuclear weapons.

Learn a little about Artyom, a 10-year-old from Armenia.

Cassandra is an immigrant from Haiti. She speaks both English and Haitian Creole. If your first language is something other than English, practice it and don’t forget it. You’ll be glad you did!

The world now knows about a mass killing that happened on July 12, 2007, in a place called New Baghdad, Iraq. A videotape shows U.S. soldiers shooting from a helicopter and killing at least 12 people.

Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell issued a proclamation declaring April 2010 as Confederate History Month in his state.

African Americans and Hispanics have been hurt more by the recession then the overall population.

“School districts should have enough money to hire better teachers and counselors to help the kids in trouble and prevent future problems.”

A coal mine explosion in West Virgina kills 29 miners and leaves many wondering about the safety of mining.

President Obama has announced a plan to allow oil and gas drilling in United States coastal waters, leading to concerns over oil spills and increased pollution.