United States

Soviet cosmonaut Major Yuri Gagarin is shown in a black and white portrait photograph wearing a space helmet with the visor open.
Science
It’s been 60 years since Yuri Gagarin became the first man in outer space
A display of a variety of guns on a table made from unauthorized parts
Violence
President Biden set to further regulate ‘ghost guns’
Zimbabwean American singer, poet and activist Shungudzo says she finds an outlet for her activism through music.
Music
Artist Shungudzo feels an urgency to ‘use her words’ to fight against racism
Una photo con el collage de 8 retratos de jovenes sobre un fondo negro.
Every 30 Seconds
Estos son los jóvenes votantes latinos de ‘Cada 30 Segundos’
Inside the Fight to Reunite Families Separated at the U.S. Border
Full Episode
Man playing guitar in front of projected images laughing, with woman next to him, arm around his shoulder. Laptop on chair in background.
Jobs
Haiti has a burgeoning entrepreneur scene, but can it make room for Haitians forced to return from the US?
Wood scraps
Environment
The UK’s move away from coal means they’re burning wood from the US
Photo of a photo of family in front of wall with penguins painted on it
Immigration
The Mexican government says it will help people who are deported, but they often are left to make it on their own
At Mountainoak Cheese in rural Ontario, their Gouda is winning awards. The owners support Canada's tariffs on cheese imports.
Economics
What turns some law-abiding Canadians into smugglers? The high price of imported cheese.
Posters promoting National Brotherhood Week in the US
Lifestyle
Whatever became of National Brotherhood Week?
Woman hugs man in evening scene in front of building
Education
The children of H-1B visa holders are growing up — and still waiting for green cards
Solid-looking building with US flag in front, fences, and many people waiting outside
Global Politics
With papers, my brother-in-law could be worth more than a dollar a day to the world
Street scene, colorized old photo, vendors, people in top hats, carriages
Global Politics
Another time in history that the US created travel bans — against Italians
Stanislav Petrov made a split-second decision that probably averted a nuclear conflagration. “I told myself I won’t be the cause of World War III. I won’t. Simple as that,” he said.
Conflict
The unsung Soviet officer who averted nuclear war
Large photo installed on one side of metal fencing looks out over Border Patrol SUV
Arts
Mexicans and Americans bond over a giant baby and a border wall
Man in blue polo stands on street corner looking up, with sign for "Crunch" gym behind him
Global Politics
A ‘man of no land’ tries to find home in Saudi Arabia
Cape Town, South Africa, waterfront
Bumps along South Africa’s yellow BRIC road
Full Episode
Erick Silva Palacios
Global Politics
Young, undocumented and trying to ‘keep my sanity’
How China’s past shapes dreams of future power
Full Episode
Man in wrestling ring being tackled with referee in background
Culture
An American tradition took shape in Mexico — and then returned to the US
illustration of people being stamped by immigration related words
Global Politics
Their lives are changing because of Trump’s immigration policies. Here’s how.
Meeting of the G7 Summit in Taormina, Sicily, Italy, May 26, 2017.
Global Politics
No, Trump isn’t isolating America, says popular conservative blogger
Demonstrators spell out "# No Muslim Ban" during a protest against President Donald Trump's executive order travel ban.
Justice
Why this Muslim American, who fled Iran in 1979, backs Trump’s travel ban
Two men in suits walking down New York steet
Justice
Mr. Trump, I would be dead today if this country had not let me in
Woman with large green card poster yells
Global Politics
#7. @realdonaldtrump: In addition to undocumented immigrants, are you prioritizing deportation of lawful US residents? #100Days100Qs
Black and white photo of young girl and mother overlooking city
Culture
Pozole, songs and the things that survived colonization
Two men working on a truck
Global Politics
What is often called ‘illegal immigration’ isn’t really treated as illegal
Tijuana
Economics
Why Haitians are stranded in Mexico
Kelly Orians facilitates a weekly discussion group for formerly incarcerated entrepreneurs. Until their new space is fully renovated, they meet in the back of an events hall in New Orleans' Gentilly neighborhood.
Justice
Getting out of prison it’s hard to find a job. Why not help ex-prisoners start their own businesses?
A man protesting the shooting death of Alton Sterling is detained by law enforcement near the headquarters of the Baton Rouge Police Department in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on July 9, 2016.
Justice
America talks a lot about a ‘race war.’ Here’s why it doesn’t need to fight one
Iran shadow puppets
Culture
How Persian shadow theater is bringing an Iranian epic to life
Al Hamad and Mohamad
Conflict
Syrian family in California feels post-Paris chill
This is Sahu Cinema Hall, in the center of my hometown, Lucknow, India. I watched hundreds of movies there when I was kid, and it brings back lots of memories for me.
Culture
When I try to belong in America, I long for India — and vice versa
A TR-1A (U2) of the US Air Force's 95th Recon Squadron.
Conflict & Justice
The legendary U-2 spy plane may finally be retired
A TR-1A (U2) of the US Air Force's 95th Recon Squadron.
Conflict & Justice
The legendary U-2 spy plane may finally be retired
Union soldiers entrenched along the west bank of the Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Conflict & Justice
How wars end part II: the American Civil War
SS Kroonland is seen on 2 February 1915 at the Culebra Cut while transiting the Panama Canal. Kroonland was the largest passenger ship to that time to transit the canal.
Business, Economics and Jobs
The Big Canal
A mountain of grain in a Chinese warehouse. China is importing more of its supply of thirsty and land-intensive crops like corn and soy, often from leased or purchased land that guarantees a supply outside of the regular international market.
Environment
Guaranteed lunch? China’s food ‘pipeline’
Young Somali women gather at the Somali Development Center in Boston for a healthcare seminar.
Conflict & Justice
US government says ‘We’ll protect you’ to refugees, but what happens during shutdown?
First Days
Arts, Culture & Media
What’s the story of your first days in America?