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A worker is seen atop the dome of the Jefferson Memorial which is undergoing a 15-month project to restore the roofs, repair the stone and clean the marble in Washington, Aug, 26, 2019.

Why American Labor Day is in September

The United States does not celebrate its workers in May like the rest of the world

Telling America's Story

All About America

Why Americans Don't Wear White After Labor Day

Science & Health

Women, Minorities Work Harder to Get Good Health Care

Headlines

'Catastrophic' Hurricane Dorian Stalls Over Bahamas

US to Vacate 5 Bases in Afghanistan if Deal With Taliban Signed

4 Dead, Dozens Missing After Fire Broke Out Aboard Dive Boat Off California Coast

Iran Pledges 'Strong Step' Back From Nuclear Deal Unless Europe Helps

New Week, New Protests in Hong Kong

FBI: Gunman in Texas Shooting Acted Alone

World News

Movie poster illustration of the Sheikh in Shoura, Iraq standing in front of a silhouette of an Islamic State fighter's head.

Middle East

Shoura: Reconciliation in the Wake of the Islamic State

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Chairman Kailasavadivoo Sivan displays a model of Chanrayaan 2 orbiter and rover during a press conference at their headquarters in Bangalore, India, Aug. 20, 2019.

South & Central Asia

India Crosses Another Milestone in Moon Mission

Video

Britain Set For Explosive Week Ahead In Brexit Showdown

Europe

Britain Set For Explosive Week Ahead In Brexit Showdown

Many From Africa, Haiti Seek Asylum at US Southern Border

Many From Africa, Haiti Seek Asylum at US Southern Border

Floating Laboratory Monitors Potomac River Water Quality

Floating Laboratory Monitors Potomac River Water Quality

Africa's AfroBeats Are Taking Over International Airwaves

AfroBeats Are Taking Over International Airwaves

VOA Explains

USA

Explainer: Labor Day

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How (Historically) Presidential Are the Democratic Candidates?

Plugged In

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Plugged in with Greta Van Susteren

Venezuela: Sanctions & Secret Talks

Extremism Watch

In this Nov. 12, 2017 photo, Ghanim Ahmed holds the photo of his son Ghazwan Ahmed, who was taken by unidentified gunmen.

Extremism Watch

Thousands Remain Missing in Mosul Two Years After IS

Press Freedom

Rana Ayyub speaking at a conference in Washington DC

South & Central Asia

Investigative Journalist Pays the Price for Expose in India