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Politics

Historic moments from past political conventions

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

Society

Recognizing the warning signs of an eating disorder

Young woman sits by herself at a coffee shop with drink in front of her.

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Politics

These states already restrict abortion. Their legislatures could push it even further.

Abortion rights demonstrators gather near the State Capitol in Austin, Texas.

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Government

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.

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News

How federal disaster funding can slow rent increases after extreme weather

Barb Headrick throws damaged drywall into a pile while cleaning a flood damaged in Jamestown, Colorado on Sept. 28 2013.

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Government

Government

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.

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Government

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.

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Government

Beyond the COVID dashboard: How local governments are continuing to invest in public data initiatives

A woman wearing a mask while on a computer.

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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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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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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

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

'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.

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Politics

How one city scrambled to resolve a tied election vote

Close up of three wooden dice on a desktop, one in sharp focus, with a gray background.

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Politics

Yes, politics is worsening people's mental health—Here's what the data shows

A custom illustration showing concepts of anxiety and panic stemming from reading news online.

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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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Politics

These states already restrict abortion. Their legislatures could push it even further.

Abortion rights demonstrators gather near the State Capitol in Austin, Texas.

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Society

Society

Recognizing the warning signs of an eating disorder

Young woman sits by herself at a coffee shop with drink in front of her.

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Society

Cities attracting the most millennials

City waterfront properties along the Potomac River in northern Virginia.

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Society

Protect your packages: Tips to prevent 'porch pirates'

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

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Society

Every state's nickname and where it comes from

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

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Society

These diamond shapes will match your Myers-Briggs personality type

An assortment of different types of diamond engagement rings.

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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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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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Society

A visual history of campus protests in the US

National Guardsmen in gas masks with rifles drive back Kent State University students.

Politics

Voters in 12 states may decide on abortion in 2024, including 3 states where abortion is confirmed on the ballot—Florida, Maryland and New York

Map of Eastern seaboard of U.S. including Florida, Maryland and New York.

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News

The towns outsmarting Airbnb to make more homes available for residents

View of Main Avenue in Durango, CO featuring Strater hotel on the right.

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Society

How the racial wage gap has fallen—and risen—over the past two decades

Close-up of a businessperson handing paycheck to colleague over a desk.

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News

'Behind the 8 ball': How research is trying to catch up on cannabis and kids

A store called Healthy Harvest CBD is pictured with signage at the front.

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Society

New studies show how Black LGBTQ+ youth navigate discrimination. Advocates are mapping out ways to help

Illustration of young Black person crouched in vulnerable position, surrounded by painting of large hands symbolizing protection.

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Society

Love don't cost a thing? Behind the rise of nontraditional wedding venues

Old wooden barn decorated for wedding ceremony.

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Society

Texting ex-partners, flirting online, staying on dating apps: Survey reveals most common infidelity habits—and why cheaters do them

Overhead view of couple laying in bed facing away from each other in the dark while one person is scrolling on phone.

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Society

How Big Tech is coming together to support refugees

Two women sit on a bed in a bedroom looking at a phone.

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