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WATCH: Obama Lays Wreath At Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

The Memorial Day ritual serves to commemorate the sacrifices of U.S. service members who have fought and died in foreign wars.

Rwanda is known as "le pays des milles collines" -- the land of a thousand hills. Weather varies by altitude; for farmers, detailed forecasts can make a huge difference.

Turns Out You Do Need A Weatherman To Know Which Way The Wind Blew

Rwanda is missing 15 years of weather data. Getting it back would be a boon for farmers. But can it be done?

A Job News USA employee directs job seekers to a career fair at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Ky., on May 18. New figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the number of workers who would like to work full-time but can find only part-time work increased by nearly half a million last month.

U.S. Economy Adds Just 38,000 Jobs In May, Far Short Of Expectations

Economists had anticipated 160,000 new jobs, even factoring in a large strike by Verizon employees. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate declined because of people dropping out of the workforce.

A mosquito control inspector in Miami-Dade County, Fla., looks for mosquito larvae in water from a storm drain.

A Permanent Fund That Could Help Fight Zika Exists, But It's Empty

Back in 1983, Congress authorized a public health emergency fund. But the pot of money was never very substantial and it hasn't been replenished. The fund now stands at $57,000.

Obama Looks to the Future in Elkhart Visit

President Obama returned to Elkhart Wednesday seeking to bring a major part of his presidency full circle, trumpeting what he sees as the city's and the…

Members of the Afghan army attend an event showing weapons seized from militants during various operations in Uruzgan, Zabul and Kandahar, south of Kabul on April 6.

Taliban Get A New Leader, Who's Just As Violent As The Old One

The Taliban have kept up a drumbeat of attacks since their leader was killed last month in a U.S. drone strike. Hopes that a new leader might improve the climate for peace are fading fast.

China's President Xi Jinping, left, speaks from the stage with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, right, and U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew, center, during the opening ceremony of the 8th U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogues.

In U.S.-China Talks, The Metaphors Flow Freely

Ancient Chinese poetry and quick metaphors are the go-to rhetorical aids in the latest meet-up between American and Chinese counterparts.

Mourners left flowers and other mementos in front of Charleston's Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in the days following the June 17, 2015, mass shooting. Nine worshippers were gunned down during Bible study in what authorities say was a racially motivated attack on the historic black church.

While Grieving Continues, Church Shooting Was Charleston's Call To Action

It's been nearly a year since a gunman killed nine worshippers at a historic black church in Charleston, S.C. The attack shocked the community and exposed lingering racial tension.

The Mellon Family And The Start Of The National Gallery Of Art

Philanthropist and art collector Paul Mellon gave the gift of art to the American people. The National Gallery of Art in Washington is honoring that gift as part of its 75th anniversary celebration.

Trump Comments Burden GOP Relations With Latino Voters

Colorado Public Radio's Rachel Estabrook got reaction from Latino voters in the swing state. And, Renee Montagne talks to Calif. state Senator Joel Anderson about his support for Donald Trump.

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