Tulsi Gabbard faces a barrage of questions during her confirmation hearing
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's embattled pick for national intelligence director, was grilled about whether she might clash with intelligence officers during her Senate confirmation hearing.
Why hasn't there been a Palestinian state?
Why is there no Palestinian state, despite so many states recognizing it?
The U.S. is hosting the Cricket World Cup, spurring increased interest in the sport
For the first time, the United States is hosting the Cricket T20 World Cup. And the U.S. squad is doing well with a critical match set for Friday against Ireland. The success has buoyed interest in the U.S.
Full creative freedom was fundamental for this Juneteenth art exhibit in Denver
Absolute Equality, the art exhibit founded by Reginald Adams, is doing artwork around the country in honor of Juneteenth. This year, exhibits are going up in Denver, Atlanta and L.A.
"Tehrangeles" Explores the Complexities of Iranian Life in America
Porochista Khakpour's new novel, Tehrangeles, zeroes in on an Iranian-American family whose massive wealth springs from a snack food empire.
SNL's Bowen Yang answers a 'Wild Card' question
SNL cast member Bowen Yang draws a card from the Wild Card deck and reflects on a moment his life could have gone a different direction.
Southern Baptists don't change their stance banning women pastors
The Southern Baptists Convention has wrapped with votes on banning churches with women pastors and opposing IVF reproductive practices plus revisiting reforms proposed to handle sex abuse claims.
Immigrations groups challenge Biden's asylum restrictions in court
Several pro immigrant organizations -- the ACLU, National Immigrant Justice Center, and Texas Civil Rights Project—filed the first lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s executive actions restricting asylum in the Southern border.
Russian warships arrive in Cuba
Russian warships have arrived in Havana's port, for the first time since the Ukraine war, as U.S. keeps a watchful eye.