In just two weeks, US President Donald Trump's government has taken a large number of strong actions that are raising concerns around the world. The actions have left many shocked and uncertain about what the future will bring.
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Three young scientists have captured the first photos of a Mount Lyell shrew. The tiny animal is the only mammal in California that hadn't been photographed alive - until now. The scientists hope their images will help raise awareness about the little-known species.
On Tuesday, an American company called Boom Supersonic made history when its test jet broke the sound barrier. It's the first privately built supersonic jet to go faster than the speed of sound.
President Donald Trump took action Monday to keep TikTok running in the US. By law, the app was banned, starting Sunday, and TikTok went offline temporarily. Now Mr. Trump says he's given the company 75 days to find a new owner. It's not clear that Mr. Trump has the power to change the law.
On Monday, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. He returned to the White House after being voted out four years ago. Mr. Trump's inauguration marks a huge change in US politics and leadership after four years with Democrat Joe Biden as president.
The Los Angeles area is battling major wildfires that have destroyed thousands of buildings, forced tens of thousands of people from their homes, and led to at least 24 deaths. The situation could get worse this week, as strong winds return to the area.
A huge winter storm blasted through much of the United States on Sunday and Monday. The storm brought snow, ice, and strong winds, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power. The dangerous conditions also led to traffic problems, closed schools, and canceled flights.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died on December 29, at the age of 100. Mr. Carter served one term as president, but is probably best known for the work he did after leaving office. He will be honored by the nation with a special service on Thursday.
When Marjorie Fiterman and Bernie Littman met nine years ago, neither of them thought they'd end up married. After all, they were both in their 90s and had already lived long, full lives. But last May, the two became the world's oldest married couple, with a combined age of over 202 years.
On Saturday, a pair of red shoes worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz was sold at auction for a record-breaking $28 million. That makes the slippers the most expensive movie item ever sold. The sale is the latest chapter in the slippers' complicated history.
The world's oldest known wild bird is an albatross named Wisdom. She's around 74 years old, and has recently returned to her nesting place in the Midway Atoll. Wisdom may be old, but she's still active. She has just laid her first egg in four years.