About America

President Obama has proposed a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who died in February. Who is he, and what happens next?

Iowa, an agricultural state in the Midwest, attracts worldwide attention every four years by hosting the first contest of the presidential election season.

In the midwestern state of Nebraska, you can find man-made and natural wonders, from Omaha's zoo and Carhenge to the annual crane migration.

Election night belonged to Donald Trump, but Americans also eagerly waited to hear from his challenger, Hillary Clinton.

Located right in the heart of Washington, the National Mall hosts almost 3,000 events every year, from political protests to kite festivals.

Both bands are all-male, sing without any musical instruments and have followers around the world. One group is Jewish and the other African American.

Pets have always played a role in the White House. Learn more about the cats, dogs — and bears, badgers and hippos — at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

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

President-elect Donald Trump faces many decisions, but few are so daunting as selecting the men and women who will fill his administration.