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Politics

Historic moments from past political conventions

Kamala Harris speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention.

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Dozens of cities are paying for gunshot detection tech they may not need

A ShotSpotter device is seen attached high on a light pole in Somerville, MA.

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Society

The rise of statement engagement rings and how to wear them

A statement engagement ring with a large diamond.

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To counter gun violence, he recruits police from the communities most afflicted

Chief Deputy Marvin Hill poses for a portrait in his office in Columbus, Ohio.

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The slow, powerful work of bridging the women's health gap

A group of senior women out on a forest hike.

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Government

Government

Illinois has put an end to the injustice of cash bail

A closeup on a judge's gavel, money and handcuffs on a wooden table.

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Government

Here's how Trump is likely to tackle these 7 major issues

Staff gathering around in a Trump campaign headquarters.

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Government

How the Supreme Court case on trans youth could affect health care for all Americans

A collage illustration showing the U.S. Supreme Court over a graphic of a state and "Protect Trans Kids" protest signs.

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Government

How the end of federal abortion rights hurt LGBTQ+ parents

Participants march during a Pride Parade in New York City.

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Government

The private pilots flying abortion seekers across the Midwest

A single engine plane soaring near an airport control tower.

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History

History

How cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger became the scents of winter holidays, far from their tropical origins

A Sri Lankan farmer peels freshly harvested cinnamon sticks.

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History

Investigation: Nearly 1,000 Native children died in federal boarding schools

Entrance to the former Genoa U.S. Indian School in 2021 in Genoa, Nebraska where at least 87 Native American children have died.

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Indigenous Peoples Day: Why it's replacing Columbus Day in many places

Pat Vegas of Redbone performs at Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration at Los Angeles Grand Park in 2018.

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History

Why the age-old hobby of coin collecting is attracting Gen Z devotees

Person looking at coin collection through a magnifying glass.

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History

Meet the peach that traveled the Trail of Tears and the elders working to save it

“Indian peaches” are direct descendants of peach seeds brought across the continent on the Trail of Tears.

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Military

Military

Battling fatigue: Why veterans are at risk for hormone imbalance

Paratroopers getting ready to be deployed.

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Military

Most military spouses have relocated at least once—here are their most common challenges

A man in camo and a young girl moving boxes into a house.

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Military

How does the VA support the nearly half of veterans who are 65 and older?

An older veteran saluting with an American flag waving in the background.

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Military

Veteran homelessness is on the rise despite government efforts—here's how it happens

A man is seated against a backdrop of a military dog tag and an American flag.

Military

7 alarming veteran mental health statistics (and tips for support)

close up of group therapy setting sitting in a circle, some dressed in military uniforms

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Politics

Politics

Summary of Trump's first-term executive orders on the administrative state that Biden repealed in 2021

Donald Trump signing an executive order withdrawing the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC back in January 23, 2017.

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Texas lawmakers are mostly silent on addressing threats to ballot secrecy

Poll workers return voting equipment to central county station workers.

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Politics

Lending program for natural disaster relief is on a Project 2025 chopping block

Workers at the Small Business Administration’s Business Recovery Center in Maryland talking to Governor Wes Moore.

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Politics

The true, massive cost of Trump's mass deportation plans

Trump at a campaign rally at McCamish Pavilion on October 28, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Politics

How Meagan Wolfe navigates intense scrutiny to make elections and her peers stronger

Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe, left, during a Elections Commissions meeting.

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Society

Society

The rise of statement engagement rings and how to wear them

A statement engagement ring with a large diamond.

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Society

Post-partum depression is costing us billions. Can cities help?

Silhouette of a stressed mother sitting at the corner of her baby's room.

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Society

Population declined the most in these US cities

Cars driving along avenue roads in Las Vegas Spring Valley, Nevada.

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Society

How long do New Year's resolutions actually last?

A woman putting up papernotes of New Year's resolutions on a vision board.

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Society

How death cafes celebrate life

Seniors drinking tea together at a table.

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World

World

The richest royals in the world

King Charles III departs after receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate at The London Clinic on January 29, 2024 in London, England.

World

These countries have the most mobile phone users

Group of young people using smartphone sitting in a bench.

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World

Former world leaders who were prosecuted after leaving office

Donald Trump speaks during a retreat with Republican lawmakers at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, January 6, 2018.

World

Oil prices and refugees: 7 charts that show how the world has changed since Russia invaded Ukraine

A man pauses by a grave as Ukrainian flags fly in a cemetery for soldiers killed in action.

World

How preferred communication methods vary in different countries

Woman walking outdoors wearing a hat and talking on cell phone.

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News

The "Bank Black & Green" campaign is funneling millions away from fossil fuels and incarceration

Collage of green plant and incarceration concepts and a photo of Stephone Coward who is the founder of the Bank Black & Green.

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News

A sporting way to build community

A group of nine adults happily going for a swim at the beach.

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Society

The dos and don'ts of proposing

A lesbian couple showing off an engagement ring and celebrating a happy engagement with their friends.

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News

Dozens of cities are paying for gunshot detection tech they may not need

A ShotSpotter device is seen attached high on a light pole in Somerville, MA.

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Society

The rise of statement engagement rings and how to wear them

A statement engagement ring with a large diamond.

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News

To counter gun violence, he recruits police from the communities most afflicted

Chief Deputy Marvin Hill poses for a portrait in his office in Columbus, Ohio.

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News

The slow, powerful work of bridging the women's health gap

A group of senior women out on a forest hike.

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News

New Florida prison policy on trans health care 'like conversion therapy'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference regarding an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on September 17, 2024 in West Palm Beach, FL.

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Research points to COVID-19's 'long tail' on school graduation rates

Santa Monica High School students file into the Memorial Greek Theatre for their graduation ceremony for the class of 2021.

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Society

Post-partum depression is costing us billions. Can cities help?

Silhouette of a stressed mother sitting at the corner of her baby's room.

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