The great catfish war rages on
We’ve been hearing a lot about tariffs and trade wars. To look at how trade disputes can escalate, look at a 17-year-old skirmish between the US and Vietnam, and their fight over catfish.
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A federal court ruling gives the government 90 days to explain why it changed the immigration policy — or to begin accepting new DACA applicants.
Justices on Wednesday raised a series of questions that led many to suggest they did not see a coalition of enough judges to overturn President Donald Trump’s travel ban.
Writer Edmaris Carazo writes about life after Hurricane Maria. "In less than a month and a half, hurricane season — the season that shall not be named — starts yet again."
Bren Bataclan is a Filipino American artist who first came to the US when he was 12 years old. Now, he's a professional artist who shares his immigrant experience through his paintings. He's also gives his paintings away to make people smile.
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In 2015, 40-year-old Ronna Stone was looking at another prison sentence until she was offered a way out and a new life.
If you’d also like to get involved in solving the problem and help women who’ve been incarcerated, we’ve compiled a list of organizations and programs, below, that you can support.
Many women come out of prison with almost nothing. This woman helps them through the first 72 hours.
Around 85 percent of women in a British Columbia prison come out homeless. "There are very few places for women to go when they get released," says one advocate.
Oklahoma has had the highest female incarceration rate in the nation. It's been that way for the last 25 years. The state imprisons 151 out of every 100,000 women, according to the US Bureau of Justice Statistics — more than double the national rate. Cherise Greer is out of the system but is now faced with the challenges of life on the outside.
Global NationA federal court ruling gives the government 90 days to explain why it changed the immigration policy — or to begin accepting new DACA applicants.
The president has certain powers to protect the country, but the children of people incarcerated in World War II say that power can be abused. The court should be a check.
A small corner of the city is becoming a gathering spot for Mexicans who lived in the United States for years and now find themselves back in Mexico, by force or choice.
Some foodies have cited "hiya," literally shame, as one reason balut and sisig aren't more common in US restaurants. But in Philippine culture, "hiya" has a much deeper meaning.
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The 43-year-old Cáceres was killed in 2016 by gunmen who entered her home in La Esperanza, Honduras. She had fought against a dam project from Desarrollos Energéticos S.A., or DESA, that was to be built along the Gualcarque River, considered sacred to her indigenous Lenca people.
About 15 cities around the country have passed their own anti-discrimination ordinances but none have quite followed through with the vigor and determination as Quezon City, a bustling metropolis about 9 miles from the Philippine capital of Manila.
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Kenya is not alone in subjecting suspected gay men to forced anal exams. Cameroon, Egypt, Uganda and Zambia also claim the procedure is a valid method for determining if a man has participated in anal sex.
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American Icons 3-pack: “Amazing Grace,” “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” and “Spoon River Anthology.”
While the song has a universal message, its origins are much more complex.
This is the book of poetry that cast a shadow on America’s white picket fence.
The Science of Happiness Science and stories for a meaningful life. Hosted by award-winning professor Dacher Keltner, The Science of Happiness highlights the most provocative and practical findings to have emerged from the ground-breaking science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. A co-production with the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley.
It’s not too late to express your gratitude. Find out how award-winning children's book author and illustrator, Yuyi Morales, discovers the power of writing a "gratitude letter" to the librarian who changed her life.
How do you find happiness after a traumatic event? Susannah Cahalan was living her dream as a journalist in New York City when she was suddenly struck with a mysterious illness. Find out how writing about her “month of madness” helped her reclaim her life.
Does imagining your future make you more happy--or more anxious? Our happiness guinea pig looks ahead for inspiration to improve her life now.
Can you train your brain to be more grateful? Todd Zwillich of The Takeaway takes on the challenge.