Aditya Agrawal

Germany Will Allow Syrian Refugees to Stay and Apply for Asylum

The new rule comes as Germany is witnessing a surge in attacks on refugee shelters

By Aditya Agrawal August 29, 2015

President Obama Plans Hike on Alaskan Glacier

A photo op meant to send a message about global warming

By Aditya Agrawal August 28, 2015

Planned Parenthood Raises New Questions About Abortion Video Sting

Planned Parenthood claimed Thursday that undercover videos of its employees published by the Center for Medical Progress(CMP) contained hidden edits that raise new questions about the full context of recordings. An analysis of the sting...

By Aditya Agrawal August 27, 2015

Indian Religious Group Asks for the Right to Fast to Death

The Jain ritual of Santhara involves voluntarily starving one's self to death

By Aditya Agrawal August 25, 2015

Illinois Bans Gay Conversion Therapy for Minors

The law blocks mental health providers from engaging in "sexual orientation change efforts" with a person under the age of 18

By Aditya Agrawal August 21, 2015

Women Will Be Allowed to Vote in Saudi Arabia Elections

The elections are scheduled for December, 2015

By Aditya Agrawal August 20, 2015

Voters Rate Biden Higher Than Clinton in Three Key States

A new poll shows Vice President Joe Biden is viewed as more trustworthy and has higher favorability ratings than former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in three key swing states. The Quinnipiac University poll released...

By Aditya Agrawal August 20, 2015

DNA Tests Show This President Did Not Have Black Ancestors

DNA tests that proved Warren Harding had a child by his mistress have solved another historical mystery: He did not have African-American ancestors. For decades, some have claimed that Harding had some African-American heritage, an...

By Aditya Agrawal August 18, 2015

Political Ads Grow Online, But TV Remains the Mainstay

Political campaigns will spend a lot more on online ads in 2016 than in years past, but it remains a fraction of the amount they will spend on TV. According to a white paper from...

By Aditya Agrawal August 18, 2015

Boston Bomber's Lawyers Demand New Trial

They argued his case faced "unprecedented" levels of publicity

By Aditya Agrawal August 18, 2015

Navajo Nation Spars With EPA Over Animas River Disaster Compensation

The Navajo president says damage from the disaster can last for years

By Aditya Agrawal August 13, 2015

DNA Tests Prove 92-Year-Old Presidential Rumor

DNA tests prove that former President Warren Harding fathered a child with his mistress. The online genealogy research website Ancestry.com tested the son of Harding's long-alleged daughter by his mistress as well as confirmed relatives...

By Aditya Agrawal August 13, 2015

Navajo Nation Says It Will Sue EPA Over Toxic Spill

"The spill has impacted us religiously, emotionally, financially"

By Aditya Agrawal August 12, 2015

91-Year-Old Australian Man Charged With Trafficking Cocaine

The man may have been a victim of a scam

By Aditya Agrawal August 11, 2015

North Carolina Woman Attacked by Ax-Wielding Clown

The attack happened at 4:30 a.m.

By Aditya Agrawal August 10, 2015

Meet the Republican Candidate Who Won't Be at the Debates

He's filed a complaint about it

By Aditya Agrawal August 5, 2015

Jeb Bush Honors Dad With Hipster Campaign T-Shirt

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is not shying away from his family legacy in his campaign. The Republican presidential candidate unveiled a new online store on his campaign website that is offering a $25 T-shirt...

By Aditya Agrawal August 5, 2015

How Donald Trump's Wealth Helps Him With Republican Voters

Donald Trump chose the right party when he decided to run for the Republican presidential nomination. A CBS News poll released Tuesday showed that registered Republicans are more likely than their Democratic counterparts to back...

By Aditya Agrawal August 4, 2015

Why Pakistan Is Replacing English With Urdu

Pakistan is dropping English as its official language and switching to Urdu, a popular language in the Indian subcontinent. The long-rumored change was confirmed by Pakistani Minister of Planning, National Reforms, and Development Ahsan Iqbal...

By Aditya Agrawal July 28, 2015

Why Some Donors Gave to Multiple Republican Candidates

Houston entrepreneur Michael Rydin has contributed to five Republican presidential candidates so far: Marco Rubio, Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, Rick Perry and Carly Fiorina. But he's not done. The software developer is now considering giving...

By Aditya Agrawal July 27, 2015