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U.S. pulls out of UNESCO. Did you know these places in California are recognized by it?

Several places in Los Angeles and further north in California are on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Here's what that means.

The US decision to leave UNESCO again puts a spotlight on what the agency does and why it matters

The decision to pull U.S. funding and participation from UNESCO will deal a blow to its work preserving cultural heritage ...
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Withdrawal of the United States of America from UNESCO: statement by Audrey Azoulay, Director-General

I deeply regret President Donald Trump's decision to once again withdraw the United States of America from UNESCO – a decision that will take effect at the end of December 2026.

Key dates in the US and UNESCO's on-again, off-again relationship

Once again, the U.S. has said it will pull out of the United Nations culture and education agency UNESCO, with U.S. President ...

US says it’s leaving UNESCO again, only 2 years after rejoining

It will be the third time that the United States leaves the Paris-based agency, and the second time during a Trump ...

11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites That Spark Wonder, from Ancient Cities to Legendary Rocks

While it would take more than a lifetime to visit the 1,200 or so sites on the list, these 11 must-visit places spark ...