Meet Joy Harjo, the new U.S. poet laureate
Joy Harjo, a Native American poet, playwright and musician, has been named the new U.S. poet laureate by the Library of Congress.
New U.S. commission to tackle human rights
The U.S. announces the formation of the Commission on Unalienable Rights to review the vital role of human rights in American foreign policy.
In U.S. fields, these farmers connect to their Chinese roots
Many people of Chinese heritage in the U.S. are turning to farming, choosing what crops to grow based on personal interests as well as market demand.
The 4th of July in pictures: The USA’s biggest birthday party
What's a holiday everyone can celebrate? In the U.S., one is Independence Day, celebrated each July 4, complete with food and fireworks.
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.
Learn the truth about Iranian disinformation [video]
Learn the truth surrounding the Iranian regime's latest disinformation campaign. The United States is setting the record straight.
From NASA to Star Trek: One scientist’s space odyssey
Egyptian-American geologist Farouk El-Baz has had a diverse career, from serving as a science adviser to Anwar Sadat to training U.S. astronauts.
Study in the U.S. … and speak out
What rights do international students have? The right to free speech lets every student in the U.S. ask big questions in and out of the classroom.
