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Rebuilding Mosul University library, one book at a time
Americans are donating books in a global effort led by blogger Mosul Eye to rebuild the University of Mosul's library, which was destroyed by ISIS.
Students built robots to enter this global competition
Teens from over 160 countries compete in a challenge aimed to inspire interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
A new kind of park emerges on the prairie
American Prairie Reserve, a public-private partnership, is bringing back buffalo, birds and big, open sky to the Montana prairie.
Equality for Americans with disabilities: A timeline
Learn about some landmark events that led to the Americans with Disabilities Act, which protects from discrimination in all areas of life.
Old highways and rail lines become gardens and walkways
Seoul, Sydney and Jerusalem are among cities that took a cue from New York and repurposed their old highways and railways into parks and trails.
A Japanese director’s lasting influence on American cinema [video]
America’s greatest living filmmakers speak with a common theme when talking about Japan’s legendary screenwriter and director Akira Kurosawa.
How the Americans with Disabilities Act levels the playing field
When a Paralympic athlete was told she couldn't race for her school team, she filed a lawsuit and won, with help from the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Astana joins the expo tradition: A photo review of past expos
Astana is on the world’s stage as the capital city of Kazakhstan hosts the biggest international exposition in Eurasian history. Check out past expos.
U.S. brokers water pact between Israel and the Palestinian Authority
Israel will sell freshwater to Gaza and the West Bank as part of a recent agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.