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There’s a tree in California that’s older than the Egyptian pyramids
Hidden high in the White Mountains of eastern California, a gnarled, weathered tree quietly holds a staggering secret — it’s nearly 5,000 years old.
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 ...
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 ...
Photos: Filipino couple marry in typhoon-flooded church
On Tuesday, the Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines flooded due to heavy rain. Typhoon Whipa had intensified seasonal monsoon rains in the Philippines, bringing widespread ...
Which places in California are designated a UNESCO World Heritage site?
The Trump administration intends to withdraw the U.S. from the organization, just two years after it rejoined after a ...
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.
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 ...