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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.
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.
Reducing vehicle emissions in the U.S. [infographic]
The transportation sector is one of the largest sources of carbon pollution. See how the U.S. government and auto industry are lowering emissions.
U.S. charities expand access to safe water worldwide
U.S. charities are delivering safe water to communities in Africa and Latin America. Learn how these groups connect people to safe water sources.
60 years ago, Alan Shepard became the first American in space
Learn how astronaut Alan Shepard's 15-minute sub-orbital flight 60 years ago opened the door to lunar landings and other space missions.
As U.S. students show appreciation for teachers, they can touch the...
First lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Douglas Emhoff are not the first educators to take on ceremonial White House roles.
Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders who shaped U.S. society [photo gallery]
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Meet a few Asian and Pacific Islander Americans who made their mark in the United States.