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Government & Politics

Historic moments from past political conventions

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

Where Americans are moving in 2026: The cities gaining, and losing, the most residents

A U-Haul trailer truck crossing the Tampa Bay bridge in Florida.

News

50 facts and figures about D-Day

Second Lieutenant Walter Sidlowski on Omaha Beach, Normandy, after helping to rescue a group of soldiers after their landing craft sank on D-Day.

Government & Politics

History of presidential debates

A split screen image of Donald Tump and Kamala Harris standing at podiums.

Government & Politics

Historic moments from past political conventions

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

Military

Military

40 military terms and their meanings

Closeup of flag on military member's uniform.

Military

60 historic photos from American military history

View of American M1A1 Abrams tanks as they cross the desert during the Gulf War, Iraq, 1991.

Military

Most expensive US military weapons and programs

An US Air Force aircraft Pegasus KC-46A by Boeing is displayed during the 53rd International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France on June 18, 2019.

Military

A history of US military aircraft from WWI to today

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter takes part in a mission rehearsal exercise by the 3 Commando Brigade (Royal Marines) on Salisbury Plains, Wiltshire, southern England, ahead of their August deployment to Afghanistan, on July 30, 2008

Military

30 iconic posters from World War II

A World War II recruiting poster, featuring Uncle Sam and the words "I Want You," designed by James Montgomery Flagg.

Politics

Government & Politics

Historic moments from past political conventions

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

Government & Politics

ZIP codes that have donated the most money to Joe Biden this year

Joe Biden speaking on stage in front of a partially visible sign that reads Biden President.

Government & Politics

ZIP codes that have donated the most money to Donald Trump this year

A supporter holds a Trump Forever hat in the air.

Government & Politics

States with the most liberals

Illustration of a hand casting a ballot with the Democratic symbol in the background.

Government & Politics

History of presidential debates

A split screen image of Donald Tump and Kamala Harris standing at podiums.

World

International

Countries spending the most on their militaries

National Guard troops stand along the street during the march against police violence over death of George Floyd.

International

Where political leaders around the world live, in photos

International

Smallest countries in the world

International

Biggest countries in the world

International

When women got the right to vote in 50 countries

Government & Politics

77 officials were recalled in 2024—higher than the 10-year average

A vote here today signage during election day. 77 officials were recalled during the 2024 elections.

News

What we learned from analyzing 10 years of shooting data

Pictures of loved ones lost to gun violence are displayed during a vigil in honor of victims of gun related deaths at Public Square Park in Nashville, Tennessee.

News

Crash course: Which car brands are more likely to be involved in accidents, DUIs, and other violations?

Person’s hands on steering wheel of a Tesla with yellow caution symbol overlaid in the center of the photo.

News

One state tried algebra for all eighth graders. It hasn't gone well

Students graph linear equations in ninth-grade algebra class at Braham Area High School in Minnesota.

Government & Politics

2025 farm bill: Advocates prioritize anti-hunger policies while Republicans push budget cuts

A man shops at a grocery store in downtown Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Social Issues

Cities attracting the most millennials

City waterfront properties along the Potomac River in northern Virginia.

Social Issues

Protect your packages: Tips to prevent 'porch pirates'

Three box packages delivered to the front door of a residential house.

Social Issues

Every state's nickname and where it comes from

U.S. map with peach, star, corn, sunflower, beaver, crown, mountains, and gold nuggets.

Social Issues

These diamond shapes will match your Myers-Briggs personality type

An assortment of different types of diamond engagement rings.

Government & Politics

'Perverse' incentives: How local governments might cash in on Trump's migrant detention

Caroline Detention Facility in Bowling Green, Virginia, a former regional jail, has been contracted by the US Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to house undocumented adult immigrant detainees for violations of immigration laws.