Flags of the United States and Ghana are held by guests at the White House arrival ceremony for President John Agyekum Kufuor of Ghana on September 15. President Bush praises President Kufuor for his leadership and active role in conflict resolution across Africa.
The race for the White House between Republican nominee John McCain and Democratic nominee Barack Obama intensifies as each candidate tries to convince voters he is the best choice to lead the United States. Who's best for your nation? You decide at America.gov.
Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, honors the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the history and culture of the United States. Above, a young member of the Ballet Folklorico Mexicano waits to perform during a festival in Oakland, California.
The presidents of Venezuela and Bolivia ordered the U.S. ambassadors in their countries to leave. The United States responded by expelling their envoys.
The Russian proposal to position large troop garrisons in Georgia’s separatist regions threatens to further undermine the fragile truce in the South Caucasus crisis.
Addressing the world's health challenges requires coordination across many areas.
U.S. arts reflect the diversity, creativity and vigor of a country enriched by its immigrant roots.
Pollsters discuss Key States: Post-Convention, Pre-Debates, September 16, 2 p.m. (EDT)
This indirect presidential election system has shaped U.S. politics throughout history.
Hispanic Americans have excelled in a wide range of artistic fields.
Scholars explain the origin and workings of the Electoral College system.
Melissa Stockwell, a disabled swimmer, discusses the importance of the Paralympic Games.
Stay up-to-date on news, events and political chatter surrounding the 2008 elections.
Popular music in the United States is a merging of cultural diversity
and creative freedom.
Learn more: 2008 Paralympic Games to Begin in Beijing
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