Kourtni Gonzalez
In this town, Tuesday is the biggest party day
Every year, visitors from around the world come to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras.
Progress on Ebola means kids back in school
Health care workers and military and other organizations from both inside and outside West African countries have worked hard to slow the Ebola virus...
Ebola cases decline, but the job is not yet done
Working together, West African scientists and health care workers, and their colleagues from the United States and other countries, have reduced the number of...
Student exchange alumni join an elite group
People who have participated in exchange programs at U.S. colleges often go on to do amazing things. Their talents, combined with their early international...
What’s really causing violent extremism?
Countering terrorism is a global issue that requires a coherent strategy.
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, U.S. Secretary of State John...
How long will you live?
You are probably going to live longer than your parents. A lot of people around the world will because global life expectancy (71 years)...
Mental illness is more common than you think
Being healthy is about maintaining both physical and mental well-being. While most people know what to do when someone they know gets sick or...
Learning from Ebola
Though West Africa, with help from the international community, has made progress containing the Ebola virus outbreak, a long, hard fight remains to end...
Innovators showcase the future at this event
Where can you find virtual-reality gadgets, 3-D printers and robots under the same roof? The International Consumer Electronics Show, an annual gathering in Las...