Broadway Hit 'Hamilton' Moves to Chicago and London
Producer Jeffrey Seller and members of the Chicago cast talk about plans to turn the American musical into a global phenomenon.
Trump: Stop-and-Frisk Can Help Black People
The presidential candidate made the comment at an African-American church on Wednesday.
Canada River Party: 1,500 Americans Wash Up in Ontario
The Americans had to be rescued from the water when strong rains and winds sent them illegally into Canadian territory.
Will Brazil Charge Lochte, Other U.S. Swimmers?
Brazilian police are considering charging a group of U.S. Olympic swimmers with vandalism and giving false testimony, including gold medalist Ryan Lochte.
Rio 2016: Usain Bolt Blasts at 'Ridiculous' Schedule
The Jamaican sprinter says he was tired for the 100-meter final.
Join a Gang or Die: Deported Teens Face Chilling Choice
North Carolina teen Wildin Acosta is threatened with deportation after fleeing Honduras under threat of death for his religious commitment.
Kafkaesque Saga of an American Jailed in China
Houston artist's mother fears he will die in a Chinese prison after four years behind bars on a drug case with circumstantial evidence.
Apple To Replace Gun Emoji With Water Pistol
Anti-violence advocates say Apple's decision is a step in the right direction.
U.S. Airstrikes Killed 14 Civilians in One Year
The military started an investigation into allegations that strikes also killed more civilians on July 19 in Syria.
Was Munich Gunman Inspired by U.S. School Shootings?
The 18-year-old gunman owned a book on American school shooters.
Koch-Funded 'Dark Money' Groups Slapped With Fines
The Federal Election Commission has fined three "dark money" groups linked to the Kochs for failing to reveal the source of their funds.
Arrest Made After American Student Dies in Italy
Police in Rome have arrested a homeless man following the death of Beau Solomon, a John Cabot University student.
Flights to Cuba Authorized for Six U.S. Airlines
Until now, air travel to Cuba has been limited to charter services.
O.J. Saga a Distinctly American Tale of Race, Privilege
The ESPN documentary "O.J.: Made in America" offers a powerful take on why O.J. Simpson's life and downfall resonate with so many.
Native American Reservation Passed Trans Bathroom Law
Critics bashed the Fort Peck Reservation in Montana for its new bathroom policy, which was inspired by legislation in North Carolina.
National African-American Museum to Open at Last
Generations in the making, the museum opens September 24 with the first black U.S. president cutting the ribbon.
Conor McGregor: Floyd Mayweather 'Needs Me'
The UFC star says he would be taking a pay cut if he got into the ring with the retired American boxer.
Inside the Smithsonian's New African-American Museum
A hundred years and $540 million in the making, the museum opens on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in September.
Horse Racing Finds Itself Out of the Money
Kentucky Derby shines a spotlight on an otherwise declining sport, with some calling for leadership and regulation to save horse racing.
Mystery of Captain Cook's Ship May Be Solved
The British sank the ship and 12 others to stop the French from seizing Rhode Island's Newport Harbor.
Malia Obama's College Gap Year, Explained
The number of American students taking time off, typically between high school and college, has grown in recent years.
Best American Distance Runner Never to Make Olympics
In 2010, Chris Solinsky became the first non-African-born person to beat 27 minutes in the 10,000 meters.
Arts & Culture: Five Things We Loved This Week
The return of 'Wet Hot American Summer,' video games' health benefits and more are among the things we loved this week.
'Wet Hot American Summer' to Return—in the 1990s
A revival of the 2001 cult comedy film will air next year, following the success of 2015's 'Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp.'
Smoking Culture: From Cash Crop to Public Scourge
Since the old world brought commerce to tobacco, it has led one of the most controversial industries on earth.
Who Is Marian Anderson, the Woman on the New $5 Bill?
The opera singer's Lincoln Memorial performance is considered by some to have helped launch the civil rights movement.
A Look Back at When Women Have Appeared on U.S. Money
A Smithsonian currency expert explains the history behind today's Treasury Department announcement that Harriet Tubman, Marian Anderson and suffragists will appear on the redesigned $20, $10 and $5 bills.
Clerical Error Risks 500,000 Californians' Primary Vote
Voters enrolled in a small right-wing party thinking they were registering as independents.
Vladimir Putin Calls Panama Papers a U.S. 'Provocation'
The leak of confidential documents from a Panamanian law firm earlier this month has angered the Kremlin.