U.S. history
A lot of history happened on July 4
On July 4, 1776, America's Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Do you know about other events in U.S. history that fell on the Fourth?
Fireworks light up the sky on the 4th of July [video]
Every year on July 4, communities across the U.S. gather to watch patriotic-themed fireworks in celebration of Independence Day.
Title IX: Protecting equality in the U.S. for 50 years
What is Title IX and how does it apply to sectors beyond education and sports in the United States? Learn more here.
Honoring Pride worldwide [photo gallery]
Today's Pride events celebrate diversity and emphasize the LGBTQI+ community's desire for equal rights and justice.
U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica follows in her father’s footsteps
As the U.S. celebrates Father's Day, U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica Cynthia Telles shares memories of her father, who once held that post.
U.S. scientists work to stave off desertification
U.S. scientists are developing new approaches to reduce desertification and in some cases return harmed land to its earlier fertile condition.
How cities across the U.S. observe Juneteenth [photo gallery]
Learn how the Juneteenth holiday began and how it honors past generations of African Americans while looking ahead to the future.
LGBTQI+ people: Making history throughout history
June is Pride Month. Meet some of the amazing members of the LGBTQI+ community who made history in their fields.
D-Day anniversary prompts reflection
Remembering D-Day, a pivotal Allied victory during World War II, links the struggles against tyranny in the 20th and 21st centuries.