About America

The Republican and Democratic 2016 National Conventions will host famous names in U.S. politics, but there will also be faces that aren’t so familiar. Yet.

Faran Tahir, who is Muslim, has earned a reputation for pushing back against negative stereotypes.

Every year, visitors from around the world come to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras.

The Ukrainian coastal resort of Zatoka will host this year’s Koktebel Jazz Festival, Ukraine’s largest open-air cultural event, from August 23 to 30.

President Obama designated two national monuments on lands in Utah and Nevada, protecting archaeological sites, dinosaur tracks and fragile ecologies.

Visiting the United States? There are 50 states to see. Hang with Disney characters, check out the latest apps and explore the great outdoors in California!

“Bukra fil mishmish” is an Arabic expression that roughly means “tomorrow will never come.” With Israeli-Palestinian relations difficult after the recent conflict in Gaza,...

Until a clear winner emerges in the presidential primaries, there will be speculation about "contested" conventions. Are we likely to see one this year?

Griff Davis was a photographer, journalist and diplomat when both African countries and African Americans were struggling toward greater freedom.