Rock greats await Hall of Fame’s verdict [video]
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's first honorees gave birth to rock, rhythm and blues. New members soon will be announced.
Meet a history-making White House executive chef
In the 13 years that Cristeta Comerford has served as White House executive chef, she has seen — and made — history along the way. Learn more about her.
Jordan’s King Abdullah II honored as champion of religious harmony
The newest recipient of the Templeton Prize — for affirming life's spiritual side — is Jordan's King Abdullah II, for promoting interfaith harmony.
The new faces of American diplomacy
Learn why Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wants a more diverse foreign service and how the State Department reflects America’s changing demographics.
U.S. universities a proving ground for future diplomats
Meet two young people who hope to become diplomats one day. They believe studying in the U.S. will help them to achieve their goals.
A baseball first: What’s historic about the 2018 World Series?
Every fall since 1903 the World Series is played to determine baseball's champion team. This year for the first time both managers are from minority groups.
An American Jewish group helps survivors of Rwanda’s genocide
The Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village, modeled on Israeli villages built for orphans after the Holocaust, is a community for survivors of the Rwandan genocide.
45,000 become U.S. citizens during Constitution Week
For the thousands becoming U.S. citizens this week, the date holds an extra special significance. It is the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution.
Smithsonian honors Special Olympics athletes and history
A new museum exhibition traces the roots of the Special Olympics organization, focusing on founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver and four accomplished Special Olympians.