Wrecked Slave Ship Discovered

Marine archaeologists found the remains of a slave ship wrecked off the Turks and Caicos Islands in 1841, an accident that set free the ancestors of many current residents. ...more

November 26, 2008

Kenyans Gather To Watch Election

Africans flocked to all-night parties, set off fireworks and hoisted cans of "Senator" beer Tuesday, determined to celebrate a moment in history as Barack Obama was elected the first black American president. ...more

November 5, 2008

House Apologizes For Nation's Slavery

The House on Tuesday issued an unprecedented apology to black Americans for the wrongs committed against them and their ancestors who suffered under slavery and Jim Crow segregation laws. ...more

July 30, 2008

Mugabe 'A Lesson' For Africa

Nigeria. Rwanda. Uganda. Ethiopia. Gabon. Robert Mugabe's regime in Zimbabwe has plenty of competitors for the title of "least democratic in Africa." ...more

July 5, 2008

Creating A Pattern

Marianne Phillips never thought of herself as a woman on a mission, much less a missionary. ...more

May 24, 2008

'Species Is Not Static': Evolution Speeds Up

Science fiction writers have suggested a future Earth populated by a blend of all races into a common human form. In real life, the reverse seems to be happening. ...more

December 21, 2007

Nearly 50 Africans Die Trying To Reach Spain

Dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe spent three weeks at sea off West Africa's coast and threw nearly 50 bodies overboard after their vessel lost power and supplies dwindled, officials said Tuesday. ...more

November 7, 2007

Questions Arise About U.S. Military's West Africa Plan

Just a few years ago, the U.S. military was rarely seen in the oil-rich waters of West Africa's Gulf of Guinea. This year, it plans to be there every day. ...more