Stopping criminals who traffic wildlife
Pangolins and rhinos are two of the most trafficked animals in Africa to satisfy intense demand from China. See what America's doing to thwart it.
Free speech: Protecting citizens’ voices advances societies
While many countries punish citizens for expressing their views, the United States protects freedom of speech as vital to democracy.
U.S. and Canada: Strong partners, shared values
The leaders of the United States and Canada are bolstering their nations' partnership with a focus on fighting climate change and ending the pandemic.
How does Senate confirmation work?
Before nominees for Cabinet positions can start work, they have one important hurdle to clear: the Senate confirmation process.
Kerry: We all must be ambitious to tackle climate change
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry affirmed the United States' commitment to working with all countries to fight climate change.
Peace Corps celebrates 60 years of global volunteerism
As the Peace Corps celebrates six decades of volunteerism this year, take a look back at some of its work and learn more about its history.
Black Americans elevated education, fought racism
Washington and Lee University professor Ted DeLaney was an example of the many Black academics who have significantly influenced American academia.
Peace Corps volunteers making a difference in the Philippines
The Peace Corps has sent 9,300 volunteers to the Philippines since 1961 to serve as teachers, conservationists and community developers.
Advances spark record-breaking drop in U.S. cancer death rate
New therapies in the United States bring progress in fighting cancer and a drop in U.S. cancer death rates, says the American Cancer Society.
