Patrick Lee Articles
Kurdish Forces Push Back ISIS and Reclaim Town of Kobani with the Help of Coalition Led by U.S.
Encouraging news in the came in the form of Kurdish advancement on the town of Kobani. On Monday, Kurdish forces stated that they have reclaimed Kobani and have pushed ISIS forces back. Greece's New Prime Minister Tsipras Brings Hopes and Fears to European Economies
On Monday, Alexis Tsipras was sworn in as the new prime minister of Greece. Sunday’s election saw a majority of voters choosing Tsipras, whose platform included efforts to step away from the bailout that has put Greece in serious debt. Supreme Court to Review Lethal Injection Procedure in Oklahoma
The Supreme Court decided to take a case that may affect the drugs used in lethal injection. On Friday, the high court decided to hear a case regarding the constitutionality of lethal injection in Oklahoma. Nigeria Claims No Need for International Aid Against Boko Haram
Earlier this week the United Nations Security Council met in order to discuss the growing militant threat in Nigeria. Despite the mounting atrocities by the militant group Boko Haram, a Nigerian official claimed that Nigeria and its neighbors are capable of handling the situation themselves. House Passes Bill Prohibiting Federal Funding for Abortion on Same Day as March for Life
Thursday was the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe V. Wade case that legalized abortion in the United States. Thousands of protesters and activists took to the streets to participate in a march against abortion. The march, called the March for Life, took place in the Capitol. On the same day, ... Smart Keyboard Has Ability to Enhance Security and Energy Efficiency
Keyboards, an aspect of the computer that has arguably not seen much advancement, may undergo a drastic upgrade. A team of researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology, University of California Riverside, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences developed a keyboard that improves cyber security ... Aerial Drone with Drugs Found Near Mexican Border
On Tuesday night, an anonymous caller notified authorities of a drone that had crashed in a parking lot in Tijuana. The drone found in the parking lot of a shopping mall was carrying about seven pounds of methamphetamine. Boston Doctor Dies in Hospital Shooting
A lone gunman wrought trauma and sorrow on Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital yesterday. Dr. Michel Davidson died in the emergency room last night. Boko Haram Leader Claims to Have Killed Thousands in the Name of God
Boko Haram’s leader posted a YouTube video on Tuesday taking responsibility for the attacks on Baga last week. Abubakar Shekau claimed that his actions were according to his beliefs. European Central Bank Considering Quantitative Easing to Stimulate Struggling Economy
The European Central Bank may implement the buying of government bonds in order to stimulate the European economy, which is a process called quantitative easing.