Strict U.S. Army rules allow for religious freedom
The U.S. Army embraces diversity by allowing soldiers to adhere to articles of faith on dress and grooming. Read more about the military's recent policy.
The U.S. fights coronavirus worldwide [rolling updates]
See the many ways that the U.S. government, businesses and private citizens are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic around the world.
U.S. names special coordinator to stand up for Tibetans
The State Department official will work to counter the deteriorating human rights and increasing repression of the Tibetan community.
Steps to becoming a U.S. ambassador [infographic]
Being asked by the president to represent America as ambassador to another nation is the job and honor of a lifetime. Learn how one becomes an ambassador.
Scientists who identified hepatitis C among U.S. Nobel winners
Seven Americans are among this year's Nobel Prize winners, including scientists who helped identify the hepatitis C virus, saving millions of lives.
Sign-language-friendly businesses take off
A growing number of deaf-friendly and signing-first businesses — which use sign language as their primary form of communication — are opening in the U.S.
Meet the 2020 MacArthur geniuses
Each year, the MacArthur Foundation gives 20 to 30 individuals $625,000 grants to pursue creative research projects in their chosen fields.
U.S. advances freedoms, sovereignty in the Indo-Pacific
The U.S. and its partners are backing a free and open Indo-Pacific, while the Chinese Communist Party bullies its neighbors in the region.
Hispanic Americans serve proudly in the U.S. military
The U.S. military salutes Hispanic Americans who serve in all branches. Read about how Hispanic-Americans are serving their country.
