We will soon learn more about the life of George Washington as archeologists have unearthed remnants of his boyhood home. I tell you what they found.

Athletes wearing space-age swimsuits are shattering world records. Lucy has the scoop on a controversial Speedo.

A Danish-Icelandic artist has created four fantastic waterfalls in New York City. Isaac has details on the city's latest public art project.

A new study shows that penguin populations are shrinking worldwide. Adelbert will explain why this is a sign of a larger environmental crisis.

In Colombia, soldiers staged a daring hostage rescue operation, freeing a presidential candidate who had been held for six years! Michelle has the amazing tale.
G-8 Countries Offer Global Warming Declaration

At a summit in Japan, leaders of the United States, Japan, Russia, Germany, France, Britain, Canada and Italy called for a 50% reduction in greehouse gas emissions by 2050.
Seven Darfur Peacekeepers Killed

Seven peacekeepers from a UN-African Union mission were killed in an attack in Sudan. Forty vehicles ambushed the UN-AU group and attacked using heavy weaponry.
Obesity Increasing in China

More than 25 percent of Chinese adults are overweight or obese due to changes in the traditional diet. In developing countries, only Mexico's obesity rate is growing faster.
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