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Food that met Muslim dietary strictures was once difficult to come by, but the growth of the American Muslim population — and the increase in non-Muslims consuming halal food — has made it much easier to find such offerings in supermarkets like Whole Foods Market.

The Rise Of Halal Cuisine In An Age Of Islamophobia

Food that meets Muslim dietary standards used to be hard to find in the U.S. But the market is booming in recent years — at the same time the country has seen a rise in Islamophobia.

Andiswa Gebashe, left, and Nicoline Du Toit are the sign language interpreters for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's pandemic briefings — and have become unlikely celebrities.

How 2 Sign Language Interpreters Became Unlikely Pandemic Stars

They interpret for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in his coronavirus briefings. Their expressive signing has made them celebrities — and brought attention to South African Sign Language.

Allied sailors and officers watch General of the Army Douglas MacArthur sign documents during the surrender ceremony aboard Missouri on September 2, 1945. The unconditional surrender of the Japanese to the Allies officially ended the Second World War.

NY Native Recalls Surrender That Ended WWII

On September 2, 1945 the hostilities of World War II ended when Japan’s formal surrender was signed aboard the U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay. Aboard that…

Visitors stand in line during Project Unity's "Together We Test" coronavirus testing at a Friendship-West Baptist Church campus in South Dallas, Texas on May 28, 2020.

To Combat Disparities, Black Churches In Dallas Offer Coronavirus Testing

African Americans are hard hit by COVID-19, but in some Texas cities, it's not easy to get a test in minority neighborhoods. An effort by local churches aims to fix this.

A worshiper prays outside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the traditional site of Jesus' tomb. Its wooden doors are shut now to deter the spread of COVID-19, and only clergy may perform the daily prayer rituals inside.

In Jerusalem's Old City, The Devout Adjust To Worship In The Coronavirus Era

In the Old City, the beating heart of a place sacred to millions, the pandemic has challenged devout Muslims, Christians and Jews to rethink how to pray safely. New customs now accompany old rituals.

Why Is It Still OK To 'Trash' Poor White People?

A lot has changed in the U.S. over two centuries. One thing that hasn't? How we talk about poor white people.

Author Kevin Kwan is the executive producer of the film adaptation of his best-selling novel <em>Crazy Rich Asians.</em>

'It's Taken On A Whole Other Life,' Says 'Crazy Rich Asians' Author Kevin Kwan

Kwan thought the screen adaptation of his best-selling novel might be a small, independent film. Instead, it has been hailed as a groundbreaking moment for Hollywood casting.

#SportsReport: Boston Red Sox Clinch AL East Title

MLB:The Boston Red Sox are American League East champions and will open their postseason schedule Oct. 6 seeking a second World Series crown in four…

Snap, Crackle, Kale: The Science Of Why Veggies Spark In The Microwave

Online sources suggest cooking vegetables in the microwave for a quick and easy dinner. But microwaving veggies can get a little bit explosive. Who knew kale chips could offer a lesson in physics?

Rachel Star Withers says that talking about her schizophrenia on YouTube has helped her. Some people who see the videos say the videos help them, too.

How YouTube Videos Help People Cope With Mental Illness

People with schizophrenia say it helps them cope when they see others talking about the experience online. Their friends and family members say it gives them insight into that hidden world.

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