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Politics

Historic moments from past political conventions

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

NFT and crypto scams: What is a rug pull?

Crypto Dogecoin in front of a $20 US banknote.

Dating app rape survivors file lawsuit accusing Hinge, Tinder of 'accommodating rapists'

An illustration of a stack of dating app profiles in red, white and black colors.

What would ‘concealed carry reciprocity’ mean for states with tighter gun laws?

A sign prohibiting firearms at Willie's Bar & Grill posted on the fence outside in St. Helena Island, South Carolina.

A blueprint for reducing gun violence by 2040, according to experts

Members of a violence prevention team gather near a hookah lounge in New York City.

Government

Pennsylvania’s unique system of electing poll workers comes with downsides

Poll workers demonstrate how ballots are received, processed, scanned, and securely stored on Election Day.

Republicans want ‘comprehensive oversight’ of Michigan’s 2026 election. What does that mean?

The facade of the State Capitol Building of Michigan in Lansing.

Deportations, tariffs, court clashes, record shutdown mark a historic year in Washington DC

US President Donald Trump signs the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' into law on Independence Day of 2025.

A tiny land deal with giant implications

An aerial view of Brian Head ski resort in winter on a clear day.

Rural Americans struggle to afford heat as winter intensifies

Mark Burger of Blackhawk Propane delivers propane to a rural home on January 24, 2014 near Clinton, Wisconsin.

History

Impact of the English Common Law on the United States

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

History

Women's suffrage, but for whom? These 10 Black suffragists fought for the vote before—and long after—the 19th Amendment

Women register for the National Association of Colored Women convention, Los Angeles, August 1952.

History

19 Black historical figures you probably didn't learn about in class

Jane Bolin, the first Black American woman graduate of Yale Law School and the first Black American woman judge in the United States.

‘We opened a door nobody knew existed’: How displaced Black families won reparations in Portland

Elizabeth Fouther-Branch and Bobby Fouther stand in front of their great-aunt’s house in 1956 (left) and in a parking lot near where the house used to stand in 2020 (right).

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.

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

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.

Trump says federal deployments make cities safer. Local officials disagree.

Federal and local law enforcement teams patrol the Farragut West Metro station on November 27, 2025 in Washington, DC.

How Google organized opposition to a California privacy proposal

orkers enter a building on the Google headquarters campus in Mountain View, California.

How Pennsylvania voters reacted to national spotlight on judicial retention races

A sign urging voters to vote yes on judicial retention outside a polling place in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Election Day.

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.

Society

The nationwide movement turning guns into garden tools

Garden tools in metal bucket against a wooden shed wall in a garden.

5 generational living patterns that are changing how older adults get care at home

A grandfather and his granddaughter in the dining room doing a coloring activity together.

A new ‘solution’ to student homelessness: A parking lot where students can sleep safely in their cars

Edgar Rosales Jr. sits in the car where he lived for more than a year as a participant in the Safe Parking Program at Long Beach City College in Long Beach, Calif. There, he said, “you don’t have to be scared.”

One way to empower people fleeing domestic violence? Make shelter locations public.

A view of the newly-opened shelter One Safe Place building.

The ChatGPT subpoena revolution: When your AI conversations become court evidence

ChatGPT's greeting upon login as seen on a smartphone.

World

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.

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.

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

What would ‘concealed carry reciprocity’ mean for states with tighter gun laws?

A sign prohibiting firearms at Willie's Bar & Grill posted on the fence outside in St. Helena Island, South Carolina.

NFT and crypto scams: What is a rug pull?

Crypto Dogecoin in front of a $20 US banknote.

Dating app rape survivors file lawsuit accusing Hinge, Tinder of 'accommodating rapists'

An illustration of a stack of dating app profiles in red, white and black colors.

A blueprint for reducing gun violence by 2040, according to experts

Members of a violence prevention team gather near a hookah lounge in New York City.

Pennsylvania’s unique system of electing poll workers comes with downsides

Poll workers demonstrate how ballots are received, processed, scanned, and securely stored on Election Day.

Thousands of immigrant students flee LA Unified Schools after ‘chilling effect’ of ICE raids

Andreina Mejia, mother of the Arleta High School student, a citizen, who was detained by immigration agents, speaks about their experience at a press conference announcing legal claims against the U.S. government. A few people stand beside her, including one woman holding a sign that reads, "No ICE in our schools."

2025 year in review: Global wellness trends

A woman's red hair flowing as she listens to her headphones outdoors.

Republicans want ‘comprehensive oversight’ of Michigan’s 2026 election. What does that mean?

The facade of the State Capitol Building of Michigan in Lansing.

The nationwide movement turning guns into garden tools

Garden tools in metal bucket against a wooden shed wall in a garden.

Do Americans feel safe at work? Survey reveals growing concerns

A senior engineering manager briefing a team in their industrial factory workplace.