This woman wants to take you to Mars
SpaceX's Gwynne Shotwell is confident her company's rockets will enable people to travel to far-off cities in under an hour. How did she make it to SpaceX?
Top female athletes: Pulling no punches and riding high
Top female athletes are making their mark in sports that were once considered just for men. Meet some of the women who have what it takes to succeed in boxing, wrestling, and more.
Crown prince’s visit shows breadth of U.S.-Saudi relationship
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has crisscrossed America on a trip showcasing the closeness of U.S.-Saudi economic and security ties.
African women entrepreneurs break barriers
Women like Chebet Lesan are leaving traditional jobs and making their way as businesswomen. Read about several entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers in Africa.
Women inventors you should know [video]
Meet inventors who have broken barriers in science and technology to create some of today’s common and critical inventions, including the refrigerator, solar home and data-processing software.
Women who stood up to power
These eight women used nonviolent resistance and changed the course of history. Learn more about them as we honor Women's History Month.
First lady honors global women of courage
First lady Melania Trump, bestowing the secretary of state's 2018 International Women of Courage Award, explains why this year's honorees are role models for everyone.
Scoring gains for disability rights on and off the track
The experiences of two women Paralympians show how competitive sports can open up opportunities and change the lives of people with disabilities.
Gambian works to protect girls from cutting ritual
Giving birth to a daughter inspired Jaha Dukureh to take action to end a painful and medically unnecessary procedure inflicted on girls around the world.