For decades, Costa Rica was held up as Central America’s democratic exception: a country without an army, with strong democratic institutions, and a press able to scrutinize those in power without facing systematic retaliation. That reputation is now being tested as Costa Rica heads into presidential elections that will culminate in a first round on […]
For Congolese journalist Prince Cikala Mihigo, the first day of 2026 brought a brutal reminder of the risks of reporting: rebel soldiers beat and kicked him while questioning him about his work, leaving his face swollen and raw. Prince Cikala Mihigo out reporting on the impact of the war on children. (Photo: Courtesy of Prince […]
During World War II, Army Tech. 5th Grade Eric Gibson consistently went ahead of the soldiers he led and took out threats in their path. He didn’t survive the ordeal, but his bravery and leadership earned him the Medal of Honor.
Since 1826, the nation has marked its 50-year milestones with semicentennial celebrations on Independence Day. The third such celebration took place July 4, 1926, in Philadelphia, and included a 300-acre military encampment, where visitors could see the latest weaponry.
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As one of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point’s most personal traditions, the ring melt allows current cadets to “grip hands” with previous generations of graduates during a solemn, emotionally charged occasion that affirms the ideals of duty, honor and country through the symbolism of the class ring.
Introduction For the fifth year in a row, more than 300 journalists were imprisoned worldwide as of the end of 2025, according to CPJ’s annual prison census. These record-setting numbers reflect growing authoritarianism and escalating numbers of armed conflicts worldwide. Often, journalists are held under cruel and life-threatening conditions – “a cemetery of the living,” […]
For decades, the Navy SEALs have been among the most recognized names of the U.S. military’s elite warfighters. This month marks 64 years since the establishment of this storied force, which traces its roots back to the amphibious scouts, raiders and demolition units of World War II.
Army Sgt. Gordon Douglas Yntema, a Green Beret, fought until his last breath to make sure the Vietnamese troops with whom he served could withdraw in the face of a firefight they couldn’t win. His selflessness and dedication to the cause earned him a posthumous Medal of Honor.
Pakistan’s government has stepped up the use of in absentia convictions and arrest warrants against Pakistani journalists living overseas since late 2025, highlighting an escalating crackdown by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government on critical reporting and commentary that extends beyond domestic borders. In early January, four foreign-based Pakistani journalists and commentators were convicted on the […]
