Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods beginning Sept. 8, targeting steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural ...

In Mexico, where cocoa has been grown and consumed for 4,000 years, communities are keeping old traditions alive.

President Trump expanded the U.S. military’s role in immigration enforcement, and a new legal opinion gives the Pentagon ...

At Washington Freedom 250 events, like this weekend’s IndyCar race at the National Mall, fans ask how politics might be ...

Consumers’ interest in the origins of their chocolate is rising. The “bean-to-bar” movement pioneered by boutique chocolate makers offers one response.

In Côte d’Ivoire, where 40% of the world’s cocoa is grown, many are asking how the country’s iconic crop can offer more ...

Before Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes, a decline in violent crime in Caracas – and a sense of opportunity following the ...

Internet access today is as vital as any other utility. But the U.S. federal government is moving to cut subsidies for broadband and Wi-Fi to public schools and libraries, affecting access to ...

A growing number of Israeli Jews practice the ethics of their faith by acknowledging the humanity of Palestinians and ...

President Donald Trump has asserted that “nobody” cares if he and his family are making big money during his presidency. But ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

A visit to a chocolate factory in Massachusetts and a cocoa farm in Belize sparked the author’s interest in how chocolate is ...