Scars in the Blue Mosque Reveal Afghanistan’s Rifts

The namesake of Mazar-i-Sharif suffered countless cracks in a 6.3-magnitude quake, but, like Afghanistan, it has endured for centuries.

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An Old Debate Meets a New Solution for N.C.’s Confederate Statues

Three Confederate statues that were removed from communities around the state are back on view for the public — this time on private land.

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Trump Administration Reinstalls Confederate Statue in Washington

The statue of Albert Pike, a Confederate general who worked closely with slave-owning Native American tribes, is the only monument of its kind in the nation’s capital.

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What to Know About Trump’s Plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington

President Trump has proposed construction of an arch in the style of the Arc de Triomphe in Washington in the lead-up to the nation’s 250th anniversary.

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Trump Unveils Plans for Triumphal Arch in D.C. to Celebrate Nation’s 250th Anniversary

The arch will stand in the middle of the traffic roundabout at the end of Arlington Memorial Bridge, across from the Lincoln Memorial.

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Trump Hosts Dinner for Wealthy Donors to White House Ballroom

The president lauded dozens of executives and businesspeople for the “tremendous amounts of money” they have pledged for his project, which has prompted ethical concerns.

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Beheaded and Sent to Watery Graves, Columbus Statues Get New Life

More than 30 monuments to Christopher Columbus were toppled or taken down in 2020. Now some are being restored, and finding new, usually less-public homes.

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In a Private Park in North Carolina, Confederate Statues Are Rising Again

A state law limits what can happen to a Confederate statue after it is removed. Valor Memorial, a private park, has become a destination for some.

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Man Breaks Into Washington State Capitol, Toppling Statues and Setting Fire

The vandalism did not appear to have been politically motivated, according to the Washington State Patrol, which said that a suspect was in custody.

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Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.

Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.

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