US-China research has given Beijing’s military technology a boost, House GOP says
WASHINGTON -- Partnerships between the U.S. and China at universities over the past decade have allowed hundreds of millions of...
Race and ethnicity
Birds, bees and ballots: Swiss voters to decide on plan to bolster country’s fragile biodiversity
GENEVA -- GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland, known for natural beauty like pristine lakes and majestic Alpine peaks, ranks among the...
Refugees in New Hampshire turn to farming for an income and a taste of home
DUNBARTON, N.H. -- It's harvest time in central New Hampshire, and one farm there appears to have been transplanted from...
Why is Congo struggling to contain mpox?
KAVUMU, Congo -- Health authorities have struggled to contain outbreaks of mpox in Congo, a huge central African country where...
Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefront
Huge celebrations across the U.S. are expected to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual tradition that showcases the awe-inspiring...
MacKenzie Scott’s millions boost Native American nonprofits
The billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s no-strings, no-hassle giving approach has proven particularly valuable to Native American nonprofits, whose history with...
Colorado mining town’s polluted legacy has a potential for profit, but some are wary of the risk
LEADVILLE, Colo. -- Rust-colored piles of mine waste and sun-bleached wooden derricks loom above the historic Colorado mountain town of...
A plan to extract gold from mining waste splits a Colorado town with a legacy of pollution
LEADVILLE, Colo. -- Rust-colored piles of mine waste and sun-bleached wooden derricks loom above the historic Colorado mountain town of...
Black Caucus issues new guidelines for DEI policies
WASHINGTON -- Corporate policies meant to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace are legal and should be expanded to...
Recreational marijuana sales begin on North Carolina tribal land, drug illegal in state otherwise
CHEROKEE, N.C. -- The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians began selling marijuana and cannabis products to any adult 21 or...
