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Members of Iraq’s shrinking Christian community and others draw hope from the first-ever papal tour of the country—despite the pandemic and security concerns.

Photographs taken over the course of 15 hours are combined in this historic image. "Sometimes it’s this magical serendipity that I have no control over but I am just present for."

As the United States reaches 250,000 deaths, people are finding creative and symbolic ways to come to terms with the tragic milestone.

In 1920, a mob burned a Black community in Ocoee, Florida, because an African American man tried to vote. Today their families are still fighting for voter rights.

Scientific pioneer June Almeida is finally being acknowledged for virology breakthroughs she made a half century ago.

With RBG’s replacement set to be confirmed next week, a new generation of women are continuing the late justice’s work to protect marginalized communities.

Like many rural villages in Italy, this 300 by 500-foot town was at risk of disappearing—until the world’s curiosity caught up to it.

Doctor who ran underground hospital hopes academy award will expose atrocities she witnessed during the Syrian civil war.

75 years after her arrest, investigators are still exploring how the Nazis discovered the Dutch teen and her family.

Some species, such as chimpanzees and honeybees, enforce strict measures to prevent the spread of disease.

In 1957 a flu pandemic hit the U.S., but Maurice Hilleman was ready with a vaccine he mass produced in only months.

The country celebrates and protests the election results as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win the 2020 presidential election.

Being a mother is tough, no matter the time period. But these unforgettable moms managed to make their mark with help from their kids—or sometimes despite them.

Japan’s occupation of the island cost many lives. Despite lingering trauma, Guam has found a way to forgive the past.

St. Paddy's Day is mostly a U.S.-based event, though cities around the world do celebrate with lots of green and lots of beer.