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The Chinese Communist Party bans movies about ghosts and time travel as part of a censorship regime that stifles criticism.
China’s overfishing and pollution harm the world’s oceans [video]
By engaging in illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing around the world, China destroys invaluable marine ecosystems. Learn more here.
Scientists who identified hepatitis C among U.S. Nobel winners
Seven Americans are among this year's Nobel Prize winners, including scientists who helped identify the hepatitis C virus, saving millions of lives.
Stopping criminals who traffic wildlife
Pangolins and rhinos are two of the most trafficked animals in Africa to satisfy intense demand from China. See what America's doing to thwart it.
Global humanitarian aid has never been more important [video]
More than 168 million people need humanitarian assistance and protection. Together, we can ensure the most vulnerable people receive the aid they need.
First women graduated from U.S. military colleges 40 years ago
A law signed in 1975 allowed women to enter the previously all-male military academies. In 1980, the first women graduated.
Venezuela’s crisis threatens nearby democracies
The illegitimate Maduro regime's abetting of illegal activities, like drug and gold trafficking, destroys democracy inside and outside of Venezuela.
Sign-language-friendly businesses take off
A growing number of deaf-friendly and signing-first businesses — which use sign language as their primary form of communication — are opening in the U.S.
Meet the 2020 MacArthur geniuses
Each year, the MacArthur Foundation gives 20 to 30 individuals $625,000 grants to pursue creative research projects in their chosen fields.
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