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Politics

Historic moments from past political conventions

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

A ghost town revival

View of Christmas decorations in a parade amongst debris with a sunset in the background in Picher, Oklahoma, a town left abandoned after it was designated a superfund site due to contamination with mining waste.

How one state's hunters are taking aim at rural hunger

A drop off location for Georgia Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program that allows extra meat to be donated.

These refugees are developing a first-of-its-kind community land trust in San Diego

Community members of the Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans.

Soybean wars: When a commodity becomes a political weapon

Farmer holding freshly harvested handful of soybeans.

Government

America's trails are disappearing

Close up on a traveler's hands navigating a trail map and compass.

Parents can opt their children out of LGBTQ-friendly storybooks. Can they opt out of vaccines?

A small open refrigerator with shelves of baskets of vaccines at a health clinic.

Here’s why elections in this swing state city are always viewed with suspicion

A Shepard Fairey-designed voting-rights mural rises over downtown Milwaukee, where voters and election officials remain under scrutiny for their election practices.

Trump appoints Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair: What it means for markets

Bom Kim (center), founder and CEO of Coupang, walks with investor Stan Druckenmiller and member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors Kevin Warsh during the Allen & Company's annual Sun Valley Conference on July 13, 2023 in Sun Valley, Idaho.

How the unprecedented redistricting war is affecting election officials, politicians, and voters

Election workers process ballots at the Los Angeles County Ballot Processing Center in 2025 in City of Industry, California.

History

Love, history and harmony: Valentine’s Day then and now

A silhouette of two birds on a powerline forms a heart shape, symbolizing love birds for Valentines Day

State mottos, translated: What your state’s official motto really means

Welcome sign for New Hampshire.

Inside Air Force One: The history of America’s most famous non-commercial jet

US Air Force's Air Force One Boeing 747-200B (VC-25A) leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Impact of the English Common Law on the United States

The Middlesex Guildhall, a court building housing the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.

State seals, decoded: The motifs that symbolize each state across America

State flags of the United States of America.

Military

Pentagon retreats from climate fight even as heat and storms slam troops

Hurricane Michael brought flooding and extensive damage to Tyndall Air Force base in Florida in 2018.

Industry trends driving vehicle innovation in defense

Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle configured for mine and route clearance by Milrem Robotics, at the Eurosatory Defense and Security expo, on June 21, 2024 in France.

Military

4 ways the US military is embracing commercial technology

An Army robot that loosely resembles the shape of a dog on a turf field.

Military

Battling fatigue: Why veterans are at risk for hormone imbalance

Paratroopers getting ready to be deployed.

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.

Politics

A monumental mess: The Antiquities Act is at risk

An evening view of the sandstone formations along the Indian Creek Corridor Scenic Byway (S.R. 211) in Bears Ears National Monument, Utah.

Democratic presidential contenders test the waters during midterm ‘shadow campaign’

California Governor, Gavin Newsom speaks onstage during The New York Times DealBook Summit 2025 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 03, 2025 in New York City.

Congressional seats, even the safe ones, don’t come cheap

Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) gives a concession speech during an Election Night party on November 5, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.

How ICE is making it harder for immigrants to escape domestic violence

A detail view of the badge worn by deputy assistant director of field operations at ICE headquarters in Washington. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) major hiring event in Arlington, Texas.

Soybean wars: When a commodity becomes a political weapon

Farmer holding freshly harvested handful of soybeans.

Society

A ghost town revival

View of Christmas decorations in a parade amongst debris with a sunset in the background in Picher, Oklahoma, a town left abandoned after it was designated a superfund site due to contamination with mining waste.

These refugees are developing a first-of-its-kind community land trust in San Diego

Community members of the Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans.

5 winter address trends: How people are changing where they live, work & receive mail in 2026

A row of colorful golf carts parked at an RV resort in Florida.

Generative AI is eating culture. See how close it’s getting to disrupting dance

Zion Harris, center, rehearses for Jeté, a monthly dance showcase at Heart WeHo in West Hollywood in Los Angeles, on on September 19, 2024.

The states aging fastest and what it means for communities

View of a road in The Villages, a popular retirement golf cart-loving community in Florida.

World

A town ‘built by industry’ adjusts to life as the liquefied natural gas capital of Canada

Aerial view of the LNG Canada site in Kitimat, B.C. with gas flare visible on June 26, 2025

World

How preferred communication methods vary in different countries

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

World

The richest royals in the world

King Charles and Prince William attend The Order of The Garter service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on June 13, 2022 in Windsor, England.

World

These countries have the most mobile phone users

Group of young people using smartphone sitting in a bench.

Portugal Golden Visa: Approvals down, family permits up in 2024

Panoramic view of the capital of Madeira island Funchal, Portugal.

Can an ethically flawed president still govern well?

From left, President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter, listen as former President George W. Bush speaks during the state funeral for former U.S. President George H. W. Bush at the Washington National Cathedral on December 5, 2018 in Washington, D.C.

A ghost town revival

View of Christmas decorations in a parade amongst debris with a sunset in the background in Picher, Oklahoma, a town left abandoned after it was designated a superfund site due to contamination with mining waste.

How one state's hunters are taking aim at rural hunger

A drop off location for Georgia Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program that allows extra meat to be donated.

These refugees are developing a first-of-its-kind community land trust in San Diego

Community members of the Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans.

Soybean wars: When a commodity becomes a political weapon

Farmer holding freshly harvested handful of soybeans.

You’re probably leaking personal information online right now. Here’s how to stop

Man using laptop at home to fill out a form online.

America's trails are disappearing

Close up on a traveler's hands navigating a trail map and compass.

30 seconds too long: Americans' rising expectations for 911

Emergency call to 911 on a smartphone screen.

With rental registries, cities try to track housing and hold bad actors accountable

A sign in foreground lists a home for rent in Maryland with tall brick home in the background. Municipal rental registries are gaining attention as cities try to get a handle on who owns rental properties and where, both to better understand their housing landscape and to ensure rentals are safe for tenants.

Before ICE shooting, immigration agents repeatedly used deadly force

ICE officers breaking a car window to remove a woman from her vehicle on January 13, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.