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"Take Out with Lisa Ling" shows the Bangladeshi American Dream

Episode 4 of the HBO Max docu-series features Bangladeshis in the United States.

Americans have grown fatter, shorter since 1999: US data

Americans have got fatter over the past two decades, adding girth to their bellies and even growing fractionally shorter on average, according to federal health data release.

Billionaire philanthropist David Rockefeller dies at age 101

Billionaire philanthropist David Rockefeller, former head of Chase Manhattan Corp and patriarch of one of the most famous and influential American families, dies, a family spokesman says. He was 101.

US sport grapples with racial tension in wake of shootings

The shootings of two black men by police in Tulsa and Charlotte reverberate in the US sports world as racial tensions flare around the United States.

Copa America Centenario / Pitbull plays over Chile anthem

Chile's players and fans had to compete with the music of rapper Pitbull, as it was played over the final bars of their national anthem before a Copa America match against Argentina.

Climbers’ bodies found after 16 years

The bodies of two American climbers have been found in a glacier in the Himalayas, 16 years after they were killed by a huge avalanche.

Americans happy at home, upset with federal government

An AP-GfK poll finds that most Americans are happy with their friends and family, feel good about their finances and are more or less content at work. It's government, particularly the federal government, that's making them see red.

Obama decries anti-Muslim rhetoric on first mosque visit

On his first trip to an American mosque since becoming president seven years ago, President Barack Obama offers an impassioned rebuttal of "inexcusable" Republican election rhetoric against the Muslims community. He made the short trip to the Islamic Society of Baltimore to call on Americans not to be "bystanders to bigotry."

Usain Bolt aiming to crack 19 seconds in 200 meters

Six-times Olympic champion Usain Bolt has already started his preparations for next year's Rio Games and wants to break 19 seconds in the 200 meters.

January 31, 2022
January 31, 2022

"Take Out with Lisa Ling" shows the Bangladeshi American Dream

Episode 4 of the HBO Max docu-series features Bangladeshis in the United States.

December 21, 2018
December 21, 2018

Americans have grown fatter, shorter since 1999: US data

Americans have got fatter over the past two decades, adding girth to their bellies and even growing fractionally shorter on average, according to federal health data release.

March 21, 2017
March 21, 2017

Billionaire philanthropist David Rockefeller dies at age 101

Billionaire philanthropist David Rockefeller, former head of Chase Manhattan Corp and patriarch of one of the most famous and influential American families, dies, a family spokesman says. He was 101.

September 22, 2016
September 22, 2016

US sport grapples with racial tension in wake of shootings

The shootings of two black men by police in Tulsa and Charlotte reverberate in the US sports world as racial tensions flare around the United States.

June 7, 2016
June 7, 2016

Pitbull plays over Chile anthem

Chile's players and fans had to compete with the music of rapper Pitbull, as it was played over the final bars of their national anthem before a Copa America match against Argentina.

May 2, 2016
May 2, 2016

Climbers’ bodies found after 16 years

The bodies of two American climbers have been found in a glacier in the Himalayas, 16 years after they were killed by a huge avalanche.

April 17, 2016
April 17, 2016

Americans happy at home, upset with federal government

An AP-GfK poll finds that most Americans are happy with their friends and family, feel good about their finances and are more or less content at work. It's government, particularly the federal government, that's making them see red.

February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016

Obama decries anti-Muslim rhetoric on first mosque visit

On his first trip to an American mosque since becoming president seven years ago, President Barack Obama offers an impassioned rebuttal of "inexcusable" Republican election rhetoric against the Muslims community. He made the short trip to the Islamic Society of Baltimore to call on Americans not to be "bystanders to bigotry."

October 13, 2015
October 13, 2015

Usain Bolt aiming to crack 19 seconds in 200 meters

Six-times Olympic champion Usain Bolt has already started his preparations for next year's Rio Games and wants to break 19 seconds in the 200 meters.

September 22, 2015
September 22, 2015

Carlos Santana, Pitbull in pro-immigrant song

Latin music stars including Carlos Santana and Pitbull on Monday launched a music video in celebration of immigrants.