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How Arlington became a final resting place for veterans

America honors fallen U.S. soldiers on Memorial Day. Learn more about Arlington National Cemetery, where thousands of them were laid to rest.
Vita Vea in Tampa Bay Buccaneers uniform, smiling (© Zach Bolinger/AP)

Meet star U.S. athletes who credit their Tongan heritage

Many Tongan American athletes are making a name for themselves in pro sports and shining a light on the their culture.
Turtle swimming near school of fish (© Jay Dickman/Getty Images)

Conservation diplomacy will protect the Galápagos Islands

Learn how conservation diplomacy will keep the Galápagos Islands, and the thousands of species inhabiting them, beautiful.
Illustration of two pickles dressed in tennis whites holding pickleball paddles and chatting over a net at midcourt (State Dept./D. Thompson)

Pickleball for the people

Learn how a game with a funny name — pickleball — is taking over community tennis courts and backyards all over America.
People participating in religious ceremony on beach (© Antonello Veneri/AFP/Getty Images)

U.S. stands with defenders of religious freedom

The U.S. supports international partners' work to defend religious freedom around the world. Learn more about how.

United with Ukraine [rolling updates]

Check out our latest coverage of the developments in Ukraine and the U.S. response. This article will be updated on a rolling basis.
Composite image of Nigar Nazar drawing, cartoon character Gogi leaning on Nazar's chair (Courtesy of Nigar Nazar)

Pakistan recognizes U.S. exchange program alumni with national awards

Pakistan recently gave awards to several alumni of U.S. government exchange programs. Learn more about their contributions to Pakistan.
U.S. and Tongan flags flying, with blue sky and light clouds in background (© Millenius/Shutterstock.com)

New U.S. Embassy in Tonga shows ‘enduring commitment’

The U.S. opened an embassy in Tonga, building on a partnership that is addressing issues such as economic development and the climate crisis.
A Japanese flag and a U.S. flag in front of a dark blue background (© Itsuo Inouye/AP)

Timeline of U.S.-Japan diplomatic history

For more than 70 years, Japan and the United States have been close allies, cooperating on many issues. Here's a timeline of their partnership.