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The design of the National Museum of African American History and Culture was inspired by the Yoruba, an African people with origins in Benin and Nigeria.

Mission Of African-American Museum Writ Large In Its Very Design

The "dark presence" of the bronze and brooding National Museum of African American History and Culture illuminates black history, and by extension, the history of America itself.

Susan Glisson, former director of the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation at the University of Mississippi, facilitates discussions on slavery and race.

'Only Cheap Talk Is Cheap': Mississippi Woman Hosts Conversations About Race

Susan Glisson, a race relations consultant, says she's trying to "bring people together in a space so that we can really start having these conversations."

Quake Debate Part 2: State in Seismic Spotlight Scientists say State Should Heed Earthquake Warnings

COPYRIGHT TULSA WORLD:The warning may have seemed a little dramatic at the time, but OSU geology professor Todd Halihan wanted to get lawmakers’ attention…

Workers prepare the foundation for a new warehouse and manufacturing facility at the Caracol Industrial Park in northern Haiti. The park, which opened last year, is still under construction.

Will 'Made In Haiti' Factories Improve Life In Haiti?

International aid agencies are pouring millions of dollars into a large industrial park on Haiti's north coast. The Caracol Industrial Park is intended to create 60,000 jobs and encourage people to move out of the overcrowded capital Port-au-Prince.

Lori Taylor reads the second letter she received from the state Department of Human Services informing her that her Medicaid waiver program will be funded temporarily.

Budget Uncertainty Leaves Seniors and Oklahomans With Disabilities In Limbo

After her divorce, Lori Taylor wanted a home all her own. She moved back to Oklahoma to be near her aging parents, but she had a problem. For years her

David McAtee is remembered as a "community pillar." The owner of Yaya's BBQ in Louisville, Ky., he was killed June 1 when police and National Guard shot him at his business while dispersing protesters.

Louisville Hosts Public Viewing For David McAtee As Details Of His Shooting Emerge

David McAtee was killed at his restaurant on June 1 when National Guard and Louisville Metro Police officers were called to disperse a crowd. State officials say a Guardsman fired the fatal shot.

Russian girls stand next to photos of Russia's President Vladimir Putin during the opening of the Sports House, set up to support the Russian delegation of the 2018 Winter Olympics, in Gangneung on Feb. 9.

What It's Like to Visit Russia's 'Sports House' At The Pyeongchang Olympics

In the shadow of a doping scandal, Russian athletes, friends and fans are gathering at a hospitality venue during the Winter Games. "No alcohol," a man at the door warns visitors.

Army Spc. Jarrett William Smith, stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, was charged Monday with distributing bomb-making information over social media.

U.S. Soldier Charged With Teaching Bomb-Making To Far-Right Extremists

The case is the latest in a string of recent arrests and investigations related to attempted far-right infiltration of the U.S. military, prompting calls for more thorough screenings of enlistees.

How China's Retaliatory Tariffs May Impact The U.S. Economy

China announced it will impose tariffs on $75 billion of U.S. goods. Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell said the central bank will quote "act as appropriate" to sustain the economic expansion.

With a growing number of imports from China facing tariffs, some companies are trying to avoid those costs by falsely labeling Chinese products as manufactured elsewhere.

A Mysterious Pencil Factory Sharpens Focus On Tariff Scams

With more imports from China facing tariffs, some companies are trying to avoid the taxes by falsely labeling Chinese products as made elsewhere. One case traces to a dusty factory in the Philippines.

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