Purchases by Americans make up one-fifth of the global economy. As Americans cut back spending, economies worldwide feel repercussions. U.S. consumers are “at the heart of the recession. That’s why we’re going to have to be at the heart of the recovery,” says one expert.
Promoting human rights is a daily practice for many Americans, who affirm human freedom and dignity in their everyday endeavors. America.gov takes a look at these everyday heroes during the 60th anniversary of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Secretary Condoleezza Rice meets with Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani in Islamabad. “I have found a Pakistani government that is focused on the threat and that understands its responsibilities to respond to terrorism and extremism wherever it’s found,” says Rice.
A report says the threat of a terrorist attack using a biological or nuclear weapon is quite real, and that terrorists are more likely to use a biological weapon than a nuclear weapon.
President-elect Obama announces his choices for his national security team, calling for “a new dawn of American leadership.” Hillary Clinton was nominated as secretary of state.
President-elect Barack Obama will not take office until January 2009, but his work already has begun.
Addressing the world's health challenges requires coordination across many areas.
Americans and South Africans work to provide hope to HIV/AIDS patients at Soweto Hospice.
G20 leaders gathered in November to discuss the global financial crisis and potential solutions.
The 1948 U.N. declaration has improved the lives of individuals worldwide.
Students and teachers at a Virginia school talk about the value and benefit of helping others.
America.gov's resident scientist blogs about leading-edge discoveries in science.
Learn more about President-elect Barack Obama and his family.
Fritz Scholder's art challenges stereotypes about Native Americans.
Learn more: Doctors, Engineers Deliver Aid on Three-Month Tour in Americas
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