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A united world can beat back climate change
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry recently laid out global action that the world can take to tackle climate change and spur economic growth.
Meet Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles [poster]
Sprinter Noah Lyles medaled at international competitions, including at the 2019 IAAF World Championships. Learn more about the first-time Olympian.
Works by enslaved 19th-century artist now show in U.S. museums
David Drake, who was born enslaved, learned to read and write when it was illegal. His hundreds of ceramics with inscribed poetry were an act of resistance.
Meet Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles [poster]
Simone Biles is one of the most accomplished gymnasts in history, with 25 medals from world championship events. Learn more about the 24-year-old Olympian.
Partnering to protect women in crisis
The U.S. is partnering with the United Nations and other organizations to help women suffering in humanitarian crises. Learn more about these efforts.
The 5 most popular national parks during the pandemic [photo gallery]
July 31 is World Ranger Day! Learn about five of America's most visited national parks (there are 423 parks total) and what keeps guests coming back.
U.S. trade report details counterfeiting, online piracy
A U.S. government report highlights intellectual property rights violations worldwide. See which nations are taking action against copyright violations.
Regimes target free press with ‘economic strangulation,’ report says
Authoritarian regimes are using economic pressure and legal hurdles to shutter newspapers and stifle press freedom, says Reporters Without Borders.
TechWomen and TechGirls learn to succeed together
The State Department's TechWomen and TechGirls programs give participants the confidence and skills to pursue their STEM dreams and help others in turn.