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From Hattie to <i>The Help</i>

A History of African-Americans at the Oscars by Jennie Wood   Hattie McDaniel, the first African-American to win an Oscar.   RELATED LINKS Minority Oscar Winners in Major…

School Daze

Some schools in the U.S. are opting for later start times so students can get more sleep. By Jennie Wood Students taking a testRelated Links Tools for School…

U.S. News: The Future of Guantanamo Bay

  In 2013, Obama vows to close Guantanamo Bay. Guantanamo Detainees Play Soccer Related Links 2013 Year in Review 2013 News of the World Science News of 2013…

U.S. News: The 2013 Sequester

Automatic spending cuts began in March 2013, impacting government spending in all areas. Related Links 2013 Year in Review 2013…

U.S. News: The Trial of Whitey Bulger

  In 2013, the Whitey Bulger trial captured national attention. Whitey Bulger in 1959 Bulger in 2011 Related Links 2013 Year in Review 2013 News of the World…

1932 Women's Olympic Swimming Medalists

Event   Time   100m Free Helene Madison, USA 1:06.8 OR   Willie den Ouden, NED 1:07.8     Eleonor Garatti, USA 1:08.2   400m Free Helene Madison, USA…