The scale of the destruction wreaked by Cyclone Pam is becoming slowly apparent. The storm, which struck Vanuatu late Friday, destroyed buildings and crops, killed at least 8 people and injured 20.
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Pi Day Isn’t Just Magical, It’s Mathematics. And There’s Pie!
Math geeks are excited about 3-14-15, this year’s Pi Day. The San Francisco Exploratorium will celebrate with a pizza-pi-dough-tossing contest, a pi parade and special pie. Mmmm, pie. Or is it pi?
Obama ‘Embarrassed’ For Republicans Who Wrote Iran Letter
In two interviews, the president weighs in on controversies over the letter 47 Republicans wrote to the leaders of Iran and Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email account.
Author Terry Pratchett Was No Stranger To Death
The prolific author, who died Thursday at 66, was known for his novels about the fantasy planet Discworld, populated by humans, witches, trolls and dwarves — and a very human, sympathetic Death.
Obama, Unions On Opposite Sides Of The (Fast) Track For Trade Deals
Labor groups, which have been allies of President Obama, are now stepping up their efforts to thwart White House plans for passing foreign trade deals on a “fast track” through Congress.
Powdered Alcohol Faces Hurdles After Regulatory Approval
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau approved Palcohol this week. But Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., says he is introducing legislation to make its production, sale and possession illegal.