The U. S. Institute of Peace, a long-standing organization, now bears President Trump's name on its headquarters. This change comes after a tumultuous period where the Trump administration attempted to dismantle the agency. The State Department celebrated this move, praising Trump's role in internat
In a significant diplomatic move, the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda met in Washington to sign a peace agreement. This deal aims to bring an end to the long-standing conflict in eastern Congo and open up the region's valuable mineral resources to American interests. The meeti
Cervical cancer screening just got a big update. Now, women have more choices. They can use a self-swab HPV test. This test is easier and less invasive than the old Pap test. The American Cancer Society says this change could help more women get checked regularly. HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a
After nearly five years, authorities have finally made an arrest in the case of the pipe bombs found near the U. S. Capitol on January 5, 2021. The suspect, a 30-year-old man from Prince William County, Virginia, is now in custody. This arrest brings a significant development to one of the lingering
The world is getting older, and cities need to change to keep up. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been pushing for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (AFCC) to make sure older adults have what they need in their neighborhoods. This includes things like safe sidewalks, easy-to-use public tra
Voters might hold Republicans accountable in the upcoming midterm elections if the Affordable Care Act's expanded subsidies end soon. These subsidies, which help lower health insurance costs for millions, are set to expire this month. Without them, many people could see their health expenses rise by
The New York Times has taken a stand against the Pentagon's new media policy. This policy requires journalists to promise not to seek out information that the government has not okayed for release. The Times argues that this policy is a direct attack on their right to report freely. The lawsuit, fi
Dawn Sturgess' death in 2018 was a tragic consequence of a much larger event. She was not the intended target, but she paid the ultimate price. A recent inquiry concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin bore moral responsibility for her death. The nerve agent Novichok, disguised as perfume, wa
The FBI has finally caught the person they believe planted pipe bombs near the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. This arrest comes after a long search that lasted nearly five years. The suspect was picked up in Woodbridge, Virginia, which is about 35 miles from Washington, D. C. The bombs were foun
A major news organization is challenging the Pentagon in court over new rules that limit how reporters can cover the U. S. military. The dispute centers on a 21-page agreement that the Pentagon asked journalists to sign in October. This agreement is seen as a way to control what reporters can share
