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Los Angeles to host 9th Summit of the Americas

This June, Los Angeles will host leaders from around the Western Hemisphere as they discuss a sustainable and resilient future.
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Putin’s pattern of lies [video]

From Syria to Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has a track record of using disinformation to hide what Russia is doing. Learn some recent examples.
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Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day

Thousands of Americans with Down syndrome work in a variety of professions and are gaining more visibility and representation.
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On editing: How this scholar built America’s go-to poetry collection

An English professor faced "poetry wars" as he chose English-language poems for an anthology. His strategy: an international lineup.
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What is March Madness?

The National Collegiate Athletic Association's annual men's and women's basketball tournaments promise exciting play.
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Americans welcome Nowruz with music [video]

Two Iranian-born, U.S.-based musicians explain how music connects people of different backgrounds as they gather for the Nowruz holiday.
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Everyone is Irish on March 17

When people think of St. Patrick's Day, they usually think of green clothes, corned beef and parades — none of which are originally Irish!
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At U.S.-based Holi events, dance takes center stage [video]

The festival of Holi is catching on in the U.S., and dance plays a large role, introducing Americans to an important part of Indian culture.
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Phyllis Oakley: A trailblazer for women in diplomacy

Principal Deputy Spokesperson Jalina Porter shares the influence Phyllis Oakley had on the careers of women in the State Department.