The History And Modern Celebration Of Juneteenth
One year ago, President Joe Biden signed the law establishing June 19 as a U.S. holiday.

Meet Gladys West, the Black woman who helped develop GPS technology
West was a mathematician, collecting and analyzing satellite data of the Earth's surface, until she created a model and helped develop GPS technology.

New Harriet Tubman monument unveiled in New Jersey
The Newark monument honoring the abolitionist has been two years in the making.

How Women's History Month became an international celebration
It started in New York City in 1909 as National Woman's Day. Now, Women's History Month is celebrated with events worldwide.
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Inside a Boston monastery, 9 nuns are contemplating their futures
A monastery in Boston is closing after nearly 90 years. Nine nuns, ages 60 to 92, will be moving to a much smaller compound.

How natural disaster clean-up falls on cities with limited federal aid
Some natural disasters have communities cleaning up for months or years, often on their own dime.

White powder found in parcel addressed to Manhattan DA's office
Police say a package with white powder was located in the mail room for the building that includes Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's office.