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The Biden administration is reversing the Trump policy of withdrawing from the U.N. Human Rights Council, which is seen here meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. The council's members include China, Russia, Eritrea and other countries where human rights abuses have repeatedly been found.

Biden Orders U.S. To Reengage With U.N. Human Rights Council 'Immediately'

The change is part of the president's plan to reshape U.S. foreign policy to center "on democracy, human rights, and equality," Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.

President Joe Biden speaks about the COVID-19 pandemic during a prime-time address from the East Room of the White House, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Washington.

Biden Asks US Intel Officials To Investigate COVID-19 Origin

President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Co-chair Amanda Gorman dons a cobalt-blue Vera Wang gown and a book-shaped clutch that says "give us your tired," a look inspired by the Statue of Liberty.

Here Are The Best Looks From The Met Gala — And The Messages Behind Them

After the pandemic shut down fashion's biggest night in 2020, the Met Gala came back on the 75th anniversary of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell points to Iraqi airbases at a Pentagon briefing on Jan. 23, 1991. Powell became a household name during the first Gulf War.

Colin Powell's legacy, defined by two very different wars in Iraq

Colin Powell was hailed as a hero for a swift and speedy U.S. victory in the Gulf in 1991. But his reputation suffered from his flawed presentation in advance of the second Iraq war 12 years later.

The Chicano Federation and the San Diego Loyal Soccer Club created a mural with a message of hope and unity at the Delta Apartments in Shelltown neighborhood of San Diego as part of a day of service on Cesar Chavez Day.

Chicano Federation And San Diego Loyal Honor Chavez With Mural

Organizers say the project in San Diego’s Shelltown neighborhood carries the iconic labor leader’s message of community.

'Full Of Hatred And Fear': Disinformation On YouTube Divided A Dad And Daughter

Renee Ekwoge says false and misleading videos on YouTube have changed her dad. What was once a strong, loving relationship has been corrupted, she says, by conspiratorial YouTube videos.

Vehicles drive on highway I-94 in St. Paul, Minn., on Nov. 7, 2020. A recent report from the International Energy Agency said emissions fell across most parts of the economy, with one notable exception: SUVs.

Pandemic Drastically Cut Emissions From Cars. The Lone Exception? SUVs

In rich countries, every sector of the economy reduced its contribution to climate change last year — with one big gas-guzzling exception.

Poetry Challenge: How Has The Pandemic Changed You?

No one is coming out of the pandemic unaffected. Write a poem about how this past year changed you.

For decades, the United States has been the top destination for foreign students. A new documentary examines how that came to be, and what's at stake if that changes.

The U.S. Attracts Fewer International Students, Loses Billions In Revenue. Here's Why

Colleges in the U.S. attract a million international students a year. The pandemic, visa restrictions, rising tuition and fears about safety in America have driven enrollment down. But there's hope.

A report issued by the World Health Organization this week detailed 83 allegations of sexual abuse by its employees during the Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo that started in 2018. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called it a "dark day" for the U.N. body.

World Health Organization Says Its Staff Perpetrated 'Harrowing' Sexual Abuse In Congo

The New Humanitarian first reported on the scandal from the Ebola crisis in 2020. Now the WHO has issued its own report, citing 83 allegations. And it's drawing criticism for investigating itself.

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