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Nigel Farage with his arms raised in the air in celebration.

Nigel Farage leads the UK’s most popular party, supported Brexit and is a Trump ally. Could he be the next British prime minister?

by Patrick Daly

Daniel Keel shaking hands with another person wearing military clothing.

The hunt for the missing transcript of a 102-year-old Tuskegee Airman

by Ian Thomsen

Portrait of U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee.

Barbara Lee, Mills College graduate and longtime U.S. representative, elected mayor of Oakland

by David Nordman

Pope Francis waves to a crowd while standing in a vehicle during a public appearance outside St. Peter’s Square.

What is the legacy of Pope Francis — and the future of the Catholic Church

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert

A stack of passports from different countries.

Is dual citizenship a resume booster? What job applicants and employers need to know

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert

A gold sign on a building that says 'Voice of America' on it.

Tuning in to freedom: A Northeastern professor’s Cold War memories of Voice of America

by Alena Kuzub

Rescue workers search the rubble of a collapsed building after the Myanmar earthquake.

Devastation from 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar underscores regional lag in construction standards, regulations, says resilience expert

by Tanner Stening

A black and white photo of President Kennedy sitting at a desk at the White House.

What is in the JFK files? Hear from one historian about whether there were any new revelations

by Tanner Stening

A 23andme kit that says 'Welcome to You' on it.

23andMe filed for bankruptcy. Here’s why you should be worried about your privacy

by Cyrus Moulton

Pete Hesgeth walking outside in the sun.

White House Signal mishap ‘would never have happened’ if leaders used official channels, cybersecurity expert says

by Tanner Stening

A sign that says 'Vote Here' in five different languages; English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Bengali.

English has been declared the official language of the United States. What does this mean?

by Erin Kayata

A sign in an airport that says 'Real ID' on it with a person holding a drivers license card.

Real ID is coming. Here’s what you need to know

by Cyrus Moulton