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Few tourists venture as far as Trieste, a city tucked in Italy's northeast corner on the Adriatic Sea.

A Once-Forgotten Port Of Italy Is Alive With A Diverse Cultural And Literary Legacy

Overshadowed by nearby Venice, the lesser-known city of Trieste is one of Italy's great destinations and once the stomping ground of great writers like James Joyce.

Amid Anti-Asian Hate, AAPI Candidates Aim To Smash Stereotypes And Lead Their Cities

Three big cities might have their first Asian American Pacific Islander mayor next year. These candidates aren't just breaking barriers, they're fighting stereotypes at the root of anti-Asian hate.

U.S. gymnast MyKayla Skinner performs on the vault during the gymnastics women's apparatus final at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

U.S. Gymnast MyKayla Skinner Medals In An Event She Didn't Expect To Compete In

Skinner was tapped to compete in the vault individual final after Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast in the world, withdrew from the competition to focus on her mental health.

The 2011 national Christmas tree is a 26-foot Colorado blue spruce. It was planted just this year after a windstorm blew down the last tree.

How A Thousand Points Of Light Lit The National Tree

Lights sparkle around the nation as people celebrate the Christmas season. Those lights have also given American presidents reason to joyfully flip the switch on the national tree for nearly 90 years.

Carli Lloyd the U.S. women's soccer team looks dejected after their defeat in Monday's semifinal match against Canada in the Tokyo Olympics.

The U.S. Women's Soccer Team Has Lost Its Shot At The Gold Medal

The U.S. players had a 1-0 loss against Canada in the semifinal. They'll take bronze if they win their next game. The U.S. lost its star goalie to an injury in the first half.

U.S. gymnast Jade Carey competes during the women's floor exercise final on Monday at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

U.S. Gymnast Jade Carey Takes Gold In The Olympic Floor Exercise Final

The 21-year-old from Arizona pulls off a complicated tumbling routine with a high degree of difficulty, earning her first Olympic medal.

Safiya Kitwana lives in Lithonia, Ga., and is facing eviction. She lost work during the pandemic. She's a single mom with two teenage sons. But, at least in her case, things just took a turn for the better.

Without The CDC's Eviction Ban, Millions Could Quickly Lose Their Homes

A federal moratorium on evictions expired over the weekend, potentially putting millions of tenants at risk of eviction just as infections from the delta variant are on the rise.

U.S. gymnastics star Simone Biles, shown here last week, will compete in the balance beam final at the Tokyo Games on Tuesday.

Simone Biles Will Return For The Olympic Balance Beam Final

"We are so excited to confirm that you will see two U.S. athletes in the balance beam final tomorrow - Suni Lee AND Simone Biles!!" USA Gymnastics said. Biles has withdrawn from other events.

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona visits a summer program at a Los Angeles school in mid-July.

Students Need To Be In Classrooms, With Masks, This Fall, Education Secretary Says

Students learn best in classrooms, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona tells NPR — but "we have to make sure that we're following mitigation strategies."

George Harrison performs at the Concert for Bangladesh, held at Madison Square Garden on August 1, 1971 in New York City. Asked why he joined in organizing the event, he said, "Because I was asked by a friend if I'd help, that's all."

Ravi Told George, They Told The World: The Birth Of The Celebrity Benefit Concert

50 years ago, on August 1, 1971, the Concert for Bangladesh, led by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar, raised funds — and awareness — for Bengali refugees. What's the legacy of this landmark event?

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