by Yimian Wu | Oct 26, 2015 | Business & Tech
WASHINGTON — China has cut its own interest rates, but now it’s hoping the Federal Reserve won’t undo that benefit by lifting U.S. rates. China’s rate cut is an admission its economy is struggling, say experts. “This is purely a signal that the government...
by Samuel Fiske and Connor Morgan | Oct 25, 2015 | National Security
Army 2nd Lt. Trevor Lafontaine bested 30,000 runners in his first ever marathon at the 40th annual Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday with a time of 2 hours 24 minutes. Drizzly weather and competition from runners of all ages and experience didn’t slow down...
by Carmen Lopez | Oct 22, 2015 | Business & Tech
WASHINGTON — El instituto de Brookings le dio a lideres económicos de América Latina, la oportunidad de platicar sobre el futuro de los países. Los participantes discutieron sobre los problemas que ellos dicen están causando el desequilibrio en los países de...
by Brian MacIver | Oct 22, 2015 | National Security
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (UPI) — In August, authorities arrested a 15-year-old near Philadelphia for allegedly plotting an attack on Pope Francis during his U.S. visit. The boy, said to have been inspired by Islamic State propaganda, used “social media to share...
by Sara Shouhayib | Oct 22, 2015 | Entertainment
WASHINGTON — Zac Efron fans were among the first to witness his wax figure’s debut Tuesday. This is the celebrity’s only wax figure in the U.S., but his second world wide, the first was unveiled in London in 2009. The new and more mature figure of...
by Connor Morgan and Angela G. Barnes | Oct 22, 2015 | Living, Topics
WASHINGTON — Homeless vendors showcased their talents during a live performance of original poetry, photography, and other arts at the annual Street Sense 2015 Gala in early October. Street Sense, a non-profit organization, distributes bi-weekly newspapers for...
