Recognizing America’s resilient workers on Labor Day
On a holiday honoring workers, read stories about some of the American frontline employees who are serving their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. campaign songs stir the public imagination [video]
For more than 200 years, America's freewheeling presidential campaigns have relied on music to connect with voters. That tradition is still going strong.
The 4th of July in pictures: The USA’s biggest birthday party
What's a holiday everyone can celebrate? In the U.S., one is Independence Day, celebrated each July 4, complete with food and fireworks.
Need some Olympic-level motivation? [video]
Team USA Olympic and Paralympic athletes share mantras that make them move faster, reach higher and feel stronger, from training to competition time.
Want to see America? Travel firms have packages for every budget.
Tourism is big business in the United States, and the 77 million visitors from other countries in 2016 are a major reason why.
U.S. and Honduras address migration challenges
The United States and Honduras have signed four arrangements over the past week to address irregular mass migration and to protect families seeking asylum.
Preserving the gifts of indigenous peoples
Anthropologists and ethnologists are among many who believe that something precious is lost when indigenous peoples lose their language and customs.
Why so much time from election to inauguration of a U.S....
The 11-week transition period between administrations allows new presidents to prepare and provides time for the Electoral College process.
Helping 9/11 families pay for college
The Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund helps many dependents of those killed or permanently disabled in the 9/11 attacks or aftermath pay for college.