Tag: USA
Al Jazeera expansion to U.S. met with both skepticism and support for diverse perspectives
Al Jazeera is expanding its international reach with the creation of Al Jazeera America. Media scholar Traci Griffith says, despite criticism of Al Jazeera's coverage of the United States, its entrance into the market is good for media literacy and diversity....
Monarch butterflies threatened by loss of habitat
Every year, monarch butterflies migrate 2,000-miles from the north to a few mountaintops in central Mexico. But a new study shows that monarch numbers are declining significantly. One ecologist says the monarch's decline could indicate other habitation problems....
Eddie Huang discusses memoir, growing up Taiwanese-American
Transforming himself from a felon into celebrity chef, Eddie Huang has made a name for himself with his Taiwanese sandwich shop, his blog and guest appearances on popular food shows. But before finding success, Huang, in his new memoir Fresh Off The Boat, says he felt like an outsider....
Educator explains historical blind spots in U.S. education system
An understanding of the historical events that take place when we're growing up, one critic says, might not be the events we learn enough about. For example, for America's youth today, the educational system may not teach kids enough about the Iraq War they've grown up with....
Some immigrant women, victims of domestic violence, afraid to seek help
Along the Texas border, some services are hard to find. A doctor or a hospital may be 150 miles away. And often those highway miles include impromptu checkpoints by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. For some victims of domestic violence, documented or otherwise, those checkpoints stand in the way of getting help....
U.K. officials want American-style fracking boom without environmental consequences
British energy companies are expected to soon begin using fracking to unlock shale gas, in hopes of igniting an energy revolution for the country. But with the controversy around fracking in the United States, many residents are saying, not so fast....
Guatemalans look on as former dictator prepares to stand trial for genocide
Guatemala's former President Efrain Rios Montt is about stand trial for his role in a violent reign of terror over 36 years. Ríos Montt had seemed untouchable, even being elected to his country's legislature after losing power. Now, however, he will answer for the crimes he's accused of....
U.S. workforce grows older as workers postpone retirement
American workers are pushing their retirement further down the road finding that rising life expectancies mean they'll need more income. Some say these older workers could bring an opportunity for companies to create new work models to accommodate older workers....
Along Texas border, residents aren't eager for more intense security
Texans who live in the border area say security in the region is tight enough. They don't want a bigger fence, or a wall, and they say they've got enough drones and helicopters. And local police point to statistics that show their crime rate is far below big Texas cities. But is the border safe enough?...
Grand jury will convene to consider more charges in Ohio rape case
A grand jury in Ohio will consider additional charged in connection with the rape of a teenage girl, specifically considering whether charges shoud be filed against people who failed to report what happened. Among those who could be called are 16 people who refused to be interviewed about the case and Steubenville's football coach....
