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State Department honors its forgotten heroes
A memorial at the U.S. Department of State is gaining 71 new names of those who died serving on diplomatic missions. Learn about some of these heroes.
U.S. charities expand access to safe water worldwide
U.S. charities are delivering safe water to communities in Africa and Latin America. Learn how these groups connect people to safe water sources.
60 years ago, Alan Shepard became the first American in space
Learn how astronaut Alan Shepard's 15-minute sub-orbital flight 60 years ago opened the door to lunar landings and other space missions.
Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders who shaped U.S. society [photo gallery]
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Meet a few Asian and Pacific Islander Americans who made their mark in the United States.
A free press requires an open internet
Free expression on the internet is a human rights issue, and organizations such as Access Now and the Freedom Online Coalition are standing up for it.
How the U.S. supports workers’ rights around the world
The U.S. fights for the rights of workers worldwide. Learn more about U.S. efforts to improve working conditions in countries around the world.
