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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

Texas elections officials shoulder new burdens to appease ballot-security skeptics

Voters cast their ballots at the West Gray Multiservice Center on Nov. 7, 2023 in Houston.

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.

Social Issues

Support for holding parents accountable for their children's crimes is growing in the US

James Crumbley, Jennifer Crumbley, and attorneys sit in court for sentencing on four counts of involuntary manslaughter for the deaths of four Oxford High School students who were shot and killed by the Crumbley parents' son.

Social Issues

Queer doulas make childbirth safer for Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ people, but barriers remain

Doula holding hands of pregnant woman with rainbow background.

News

The 10 major US airports with the fastest free Wi-Fi

Female passenger on phone and laptop sitting in terminal waiting for her flight.

News

25 photos of what Paris looked like the last time it hosted the Olympics

Eiffel Tower painter waves for a photograph.

Government & Politics

Companies donating the most money to Donald Trump

Donald Trump.

News

Cities don't have enough public bathrooms: Meet the influencer trying to change that

Teddy Siegel holding her phone while posing outside a Bryant Park Bathroom in New York City.

Social Issues

Families are experiencing food insecurity as Americans grapple with higher grocery costs

A senior woman outside the supermarket checks her grocery receipt looking worried.

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.