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Costa Rica climbed to 18th place globally in press freedom rankings, making it the only Latin American nation in the top 20 even as press freedom worldwide hits a 25-year low. The tiny democracy now ranks ahead of Canada, the UK, and Australia.
For the first time, original founding documents are flying to Americans instead of waiting in Washington. Boeing's Freedom Plane tour launches March 2, bringing history home to eight cities coast to coast.
A federal judge ruled that the Pentagon cannot block independent journalists from covering the military, protecting Americans' right to know what their government is doing. The decision reaffirms that press freedom remains a cornerstone of democracy, even during challenging times.
For the first time in decades, nine original documents from America's founding are leaving Washington, D.C. to visit cities nationwide. The Freedom Plane tour brings history home before the nation's 250th birthday.
At 22, Ona Judge fled President George Washington's mansion in 1796, choosing poverty and freedom over comfort and captivity. Her brave escape and lifetime of resistance rewrote what we know about courage in early America.
An Eastern European immigrant asked Americans to explain their famous friendliness. The wholesome responses reveal what makes American culture uniquely welcoming.
A Republican ex-governor and Democratic Holocaust survivor's daughter are proving that unity is possible in divided times. Their annual International Religious Freedom Summit brings together persecuted communities worldwide around one powerful idea: freedom for everyone, everywhere.
A South African organization is celebrating creativity as a pathway to freedom by connecting World Creativity and Innovation Day with the nation's Freedom Day. The initiative aims to position African innovation as a global force for transformation.
Two new professional American football leagues are launching in Europe this spring, backed by major investors who believe local fans are finally ready for homegrown gridiron action. After decades of false starts, organizers say the secret is focusing on European players instead of importing American talent.
The Juneteenth Foundation is hosting a month-long celebration of freedom in San Marcos, Texas, marking 32 years of honoring the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. From fish fries to unity walks, the nonprofit is bringing the community together throughout June to remember the promise of freedom.
A college student uncovered a rare 41-page handwritten manuscript detailing Thomas White's daring escape from slavery in the 1850s. The fragile document, found among family papers on a screened porch, offers an extraordinary window into one man's journey to freedom.
The Southport Unity Committee is bringing the community together for a Juneteenth celebration featuring a parade, music, and family activities. The event honors the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrates Black freedom and achievement.
The State Department just unveiled a free app that gives people in censored countries access to an open internet. Freedom.gov arrives as billions face digital restrictions from China to Iran.
The US Congress is pushing for tougher measures to protect religious minorities worldwide, including new sanctions against countries where persecution threatens lives. The move signals renewed American commitment to defending faith communities facing violence.
Two Americans are breaking modern slavery chains in Pakistan, freeing hundreds of Christian families trapped in generational debt bondage at brick factories. Their grassroots rescue missions give families not just freedom, but a real path forward.
People across America are recording video messages about why they still have faith in the country's future. Their stories of immigration, opportunity, and service reveal an enduring optimism despite division.
History is hitting the road. For America's 250th birthday, rare founding documents will fly across the country on a Boeing 737, bringing pieces of our nation's beginning to people who can't visit Washington, D.C.
All known American citizens held in Venezuela have been released following the country's political transition. The releases mark a significant shift after the U.S. capture of former President Nicolás Maduro in recent weeks.
When HBO's John Adams needed authentic Colonial voices, a dialect coach discovered our founders didn't sound American at all. The surprising truth about 1700s accents reveals how much closer we were to Britain than anyone thought.
In 1992, figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi made history as the first Asian American to win Winter Olympic gold. Thirty-four years later, she reflects on making history without even knowing it and what today's athletes mean to her.
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