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Politics

Historic moments from past political conventions

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

Politics

The four federal gun violence prevention efforts Trump could dismantle

Trump during the NRA ILA Leadership Forum at the National Rifle Association (NRA) Annual Meeting & Exhibits at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX.

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Could people facing the death penalty lose the right to tell juries their life stories?

Activists protesting the death penalty holding up names on red signs in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Society

A white couple donated 80 acres in an act of reparations. Now it's becoming a home for Black farmers.

Duron Chavis speaks about his urban agriculture work.

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A nurse's holiday survival handbook: Tips for staying merry during the stressful season

Medical professional in blue scrubs and a Santa hat texting in a holiday setting on break.

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Government

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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Government

Proposed postal changes could slow down rural mail

Mailboxes along Highway 93.

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Government

This year, investment in rural votes isn't just at the top of the ticket

An election polling station with a "Vote Here"/"Vote Aqui" sign.

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Government

California companies wrote their own gig worker law, but enforcement is minimal

Ride-share drivers of the California Gig Workers Union rallying outside of the Supreme Court of California.

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History

History

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

A cultural history of swimsuits from au naturel to ooh la la

Six women pose wearing different swimsuits, with each wearing a sash that says "Miss" and the year the swimsuit was popular, including 1897, 1904, 1910, 1920, 1927, and tomorrow.

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History

10 US cities built up by specialized manufacturing

A busy Detroit intersection, circa 1915.

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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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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

Several states moved to restrict guns at polling places this year. Two succeeded

Election workers receive training, prepare ballots for mailing, and do testing at the Reo Elections Office on October 3, 2024 in Lansing, MI.

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Election analysis: The state of the race in 5 charts

A digital illustration of a fortune teller hands and crystal ball with electoral college map and polling bar charts.

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What Kamala Harris' rhetoric about Mcdonald's reveals about Democrats' shifting views on poverty

View of the back of a McDonalds worker at fry station.

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What is a Conservative? Understanding how the term works in American politics

President Ronald Reagan in 1988 campaigning for Republican presidential candidate George Bush.

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The four federal gun violence prevention efforts Trump could dismantle

Trump during the NRA ILA Leadership Forum at the National Rifle Association (NRA) Annual Meeting & Exhibits at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX.

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Society

Society

A white couple donated 80 acres in an act of reparations. Now it's becoming a home for Black farmers.

Duron Chavis speaks about his urban agriculture work.

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Society

3 cities that became better places for young black men

Former U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during the MBK Rising! My Brother’s Keeper Alliance Summit on February 19, 2019 in Oakland, California.

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Lonely road: These are the states where people drive to work alone the most

A close up of a young woman sitting in the driver’s seat of a car, smiling warmly.

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Where wealthy Gen Zers are moving

Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan skyline at dawn in New York City.

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13 tips and hacks every Amazon shopper should know

Browsing Amazon Prime Day on a laptop screen under a magnifying screen.

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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.

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How preferred communication methods vary in different countries

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

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News

Kids who use ChatGPT as a study assistant do worse on tests

Young person in classroom looking at ChatGPT app on smartphone, seen from behind.

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Society

Landlines may seem obsolete, but people in these states pick up their home phones the most

An older man speaking on landline phone.

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Politics

Wisconsin legalized ballot drop boxes, but some local officials are fighting them

An absentee ballot dropbox in downtown Madison.

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Politics

Most common first names of presidential campaign donors (and whom they're supporting)

A name tag reading "Hello my name is Bob" floats in front of the capitol building, half in blue and half in red.

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Society

A history of fast fashion: ethical issues, high demand, and outsized influence on the US clothing market

Person holding shopping bags over clothing waste dumping site.

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Politics

Economic factors and currency volatility in the 2024 US presidential election

Conceptual holographic image of forex and investment or economic lines.

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Politics

How Kamala Harris' political and economic approach could affect the financial markets

Male voter with bulletin in hands comes to a voting booth on US election day.

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How Arizona tackles a language barrier to provide Navajo voters a ballot they can listen to

Election officials from northern Arizona counties translating the November ballot into Navajo at the Coconino County Elections Center.

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How stressed are American cities about the election? Plus, election anxiety tips from a psychologist

Man watching presidential elections news at home while holding a voting guide.

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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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