Salmonella Turned Cancer Killing Super Bug
Researchers have turned a common bacterium found in food into a cancer killer. Learn what the expression, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend” means with this Health Report. You will also learn some cancer related words in this story. More
Thousands of Migrants Arriving in Indonesia, Malaysia
Officials say more than 1,400 Rohingya migrants were rescued Monday from four boats in Indonesian and Malaysian waters. This followed the arrival of at least two overcrowded wooden boats on Sunday along the coast of Indonesia’s Aceh Province. Those boats were carrying about 600 people. More
It is a dream as old as man; to travel through space and discover what lies on other planets, and beyond. Recently a group gathered in Washington to discuss putting humans on Mars. NASA Administrator Charles Bolden says the agency is on track to land people on Mars in the 2030s. More
Young people in South Africa are discovering music their parents, and even grandparents, grew up with. And they want to listen to it just like their older relatives did: on vinyl. Prices range from a few dollars to about $35 for a copy of a classic rock album in perfect condition. More
Saudi King to Skip US-Gulf Meeting
The leader of Saudi Arabia will not take part in talks with U.S. and other Arab officials this week. Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir announced on the decision on Sunday. He said King Salman will send Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef to the U.S.-Arab summit in Washington. The summit opens Wednesday. More
Use of Antibiotics in Farm Animals Is Expected to Grow
As the world demands more meat, milk and eggs, experts worry that heavy use of the medicine in livestock will cause a sharp increase in antibiotic-resistant infections. More