May 9 Pope Francis-era deal with Chinese Communist Party again under scrutiny as Pope Leo takes the reins Pope Leo XIV will face many challenges in his time as leader of the Catholic Church, including how to counter Chinese oppression of faithful that was exacerbated following Vatican deal.
May 3 World Press Freedom Day: Release my father Jimmy Lai, who published what China's leaders did not want to hear On World Press Freedom Day, we must remind ourselves of the people who have lost their freedoms fighting for this very right. My father Jimmy Lai is one such man.
April 30, 2025 Moscow returns body of Ukrainian journalist killed in Russian captivity bearing signs of significant torture The body of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna reportedly showed signs of severe torture during her captivity before being returned to Kyiv with her eyes and brain removed.
April 22, 2025 Iran ramps up state executions amid nuclear talks with US Security experts are urging the U.S. to consider Iran's human rights abuses in its nuclear talks with Tehran as executions continue to escalate under Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
April 21, 2025 State Dept defends human rights abuse report changes, says streamlined process eliminates 'political bias' A senior State Department official pushed back on NPR's reporting on changes to the 2024 Human Rights Report, saying the restructuring eliminates political bias.
March 11, 2025 Archaeologists unearth rare artifacts beneath Harriet Tubman's family home Artifacts tied to American abolitionist Harriet Tubman were found by archaeologists at her father's home in Hanover, Maryland. Plates, pitchers, and bowls were found at the site.
February 10, 2025 Trump, South Africa in growing row over hotly contested land law, country's deals with US foes Trump’s executive order cutting aid and offering refugee status to South Africa’s Afrikaner farmers has caused a stir in the African country after passage of a controversial land bill.
January 31, 2025 Howard University professor among victims in midair collision A Howard University professor and former Miss Kansas contestant known for her “bright smile" and “zest for life" was among the victims in Wednesday’s midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines plane near Reagan National Airport.
January 24, 2025 Ambassador of Riley Gaines Center discusses 'violent' protests during fairness in women's sports rally A peaceful protest at the University of Washington turned "violent" as an ambassador for the Riley Gaines Center was set to speak about fairness in women's sports.
January 9, 2025 What Jimmy Carter’s genuine belief in humankind can teach us Jimmy Carter's life should remind us of what is possible when we lead with principle, tolerance and a steadfast belief in the power of honest dialogue.