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Aerial view of people carrying coffin among open and new graves (© Emilio Morenatti/AP)

U.S. report documents human rights abuses in 2022

The 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices shows "a backsliding in human rights conditions," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
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U.S. nominee for U.N. migration leader puts people at center of...

Amy Pope, who is a candidate for director general of the International Organization for Migration, is focused on reform.
Tight photo of woman's hand holding candle in Ukrainian flag colors with words 'We Want Peace' (© David 'Dee' Delgado/Reuters)

Russians in the U.S., and elsewhere, press for peace

Many Russians in the U.S. and around the world continue to voice their opposition to Russia's war against Ukraine.
Praying Asian woman with forehead marked with cross (© Scott Olson/Getty Images)

American Christians find renewal during Lent

Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter, is a time of spiritual renewal for Christians that includes prayer and giving to others.
Ke Huy Quan holding Oscar award (© Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)

Once a refugee, now an Oscar winner

Decades after arriving in the U.S. as a refugee, Ke Huy Quan won film's highest honor. Learn more about a story that is inspiring others.
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Ringing in the new year with Nowruz

The Persian New Year, also known as Nowruz, begins on the spring equinox. Read on to find out how it's being celebrated in the United States.
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Halal food sees big gains in U.S. restaurant market

In U.S. restaurants, halal food is going mainstream and being served by chefs offering diverse cuisine as well as at fast-food places.
Cady Coleman playing flute on space station (NASA)

On a mission: More women astronauts

Former NASA astronaut Cady Coleman travels the world inspiring women and girls to become involved in STEM fields.
Wind turbines on flat land against blue sky (© Enel Green Power)

How Blue Dot Network certification will boost global infrastructure

The U.S. and global partners are creating an infrastructure certification process to drive investment to quality projects around the world.