Words and their stories: Belittle

2013-01-21 12:47

Today’s word is belittle. It was first used by Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.

Watching for early signs of autism in babies

2013-01-21 12:47

Children with autism have difficulty with social skills and communication.

Epilepsy disorder suffered by millions around the world

2012-12-19 10:39

Today we will tell about the brain disorder known as epilepsy. Many people do not understand epilepsy.

A flower in winter: The story of the poinsettia

2012-12-19 10:39

The poinsettia is native to Central America and needs warmth to grow. Bright red poinsettias are the best known.

Words and their stories: Santa Claus

2012-12-18 10:19

Santa Claus is someone who will remain in the hearts of children forever. He is the make-believe person who brings toys and other gifts to children at Christmas.

Student launches hospital for iPhones

2012-12-18 10:19

An 18-year-old student in California has used his knowledge of the device to create his own business.

Words and their stories: State nicknames, part 4

2012-12-14 09:25

Today, we finish telling about the interesting nicknames that have been given to the fifty American states.

Social Innovation Summit 2012 comes to an end

2012-12-14 09:25

Problems like traffic jams. That is an issue that student entrepreneur Christian Bruggemann hopes to solve.

Words and their stories: state nicknames, part 3

2012-12-04 15:37

Mississippi is The Magnolia State. It is named for a tree with big, beautiful white flowers that grows in that hot, southern state.

Marian Anderson: Her voice became famous around the world

2012-12-04 15:37

She finishes, and there is a long silence. Then the people clap and cheer. They call out for another song. And they call out her name: Marian Anderson.

‘Patriotic Millionaires’ say their taxes are too low

2012-12-03 10:39

Congressional leaders and the Obama administration have begun budget negotiations.

Palestinians cheer UN General Assembly vote

2012-12-03 10:39

This week, the United Nations General Assembly voted to recognize the Palestinian Authority as a “non-member observer state.”

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