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Archaeologists find lost home of Harriet Tubman
A team of researchers has discovered the site where Harriet Tubman was raised. The home was later used as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
The Biden-Harris administration is the most diverse ever
A government that looks like America is a Biden administration priority — and new data shows this is the most diverse government in America’s history.
U.S. supports waiving rights to COVID-19 vaccines
The United States supports a waiver of intellectual property rights to speed vaccine production. Learn about efforts to improve global access to vaccines.
State Department honors its forgotten heroes
A memorial at the U.S. Department of State is gaining 71 new names of those who died serving on diplomatic missions. Learn about some of these heroes.
Meet the woman who represents the United States in trade
Katherine C. Tai was recently sworn in as the 19th U.S. trade representative. Learn more about her and her priorities here.
U.S., COVAX support COVID-19 vaccinations worldwide [video]
The U.S. is supporting COVAX's effort to equitably distribute COVID-19 vaccines worldwide. Learn more about this push to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
The United States works with Thailand to improve its air
Air pollution affects countries across Southeast Asia. Learn more about how the U.S. and Thailand are working together to reduce pollution.
Uyghur educators face prison, death in China
The People's Republic of China sentences Uyghur educators to prison as part of a campaign of repression against ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, critics say.
A beginner’s guide to America
Roya Hakakian, a human rights activist, poet, author and naturalized U.S. citizen, shares memories of adjusting to life in America.