Hollywood finds a partner in Jordan
To many, Jordan has become the Hollywood of the Middle East, with an award-winning film commission and a number of recent hit films shot there.
Here’s how boxing and the arts make the world smarter and...
Getting kids involved in sports, art and music not only increases their academic success, it reduces crime. These success stories come from the U.S. and...
One-handed star tackles the National Football League
Linebacker Shaquem Griffin has inspired a fan base that is growing to include far greater numbers than that of a typical draftee just out of college.
Presidents memorialized
Around the United States, numerous memorials — some famous, some obscure — honor those people who served as U.S. president.
Persian New Year celebrations spring up across the U.S.
Each spring, Iranian Americans and others organize Nowruz festivals and events in the U.S. to welcome the New Year and pay tribute to their cultural heritage.
An ‘Ace’ up the sleeve of the Harlem Globetrotters [video]
The Harlem Globetrotters have wowed fans with comic basketball feats for decades. They also do a lot of good — like helping to stop bullying.
Photo contest shares the American experience
Preservation of natural treasures in U.S. national parks has been called the nation’s best idea. Winning images in a 2014 photo contest offer proof.
Forget all you thought you knew about libraries
Libraries are increasingly accessible, not only in number, but in what they offer; in some libraries, you can find exercise equipment and 3-D printers.
Faith-based charities, lending a helping hand
All denominations turn out to help people in times of disaster, like in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in the U.S.