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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.

Government & Politics

Are local officials duty-bound to certify elections? Arizona ruling creates new doubt

Cochise County Supervisor Peggy Judd, center, bows her head in prayer during the inauguration of the Southern Arizona Regional Border Operations Center in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

Government & Politics

Texas lawmakers hear concerns about bill to require proof of citizenship for voting

A voting site is seen within the SpaceX projects area in Brownsville, Texas, on May 3, 2025.

Government & Politics

Trump is targeting sanctuary cities. But what is a sanctuary city, anyway?

People hold signs in support of sanctuary city mayors outside the U.S. capitol, on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

Government & Politics

Latinas hold more state legislature seats than ever before

Sade Elhawary, left, cheers during her campaign kickoff for 2024 for California Assembly District 57

Military

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

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.

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.

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.

Politics

Government & Politics

Latinas hold more state legislature seats than ever before

Sade Elhawary, left, cheers during her campaign kickoff for 2024 for California Assembly District 57

Government & Politics

Without AmeriCorps rural communities will lose essential social services

Americorps reading tutor Kelly Meany, L, gives one-on-one reading instructions to 7-year-old 2nd grader Madissen Moody at C.W. Harris Elementary School in D.C where Corps members play a huge role in DC public schools, teaching kids to read and acting as role models, on Friday, September 19, 2014

Government & Politics

Are local officials duty-bound to certify elections? Arizona ruling creates new doubt

Cochise County Supervisor Peggy Judd, center, bows her head in prayer during the inauguration of the Southern Arizona Regional Border Operations Center in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

Government & Politics

Texas lawmakers hear concerns about bill to require proof of citizenship for voting

A voting site is seen within the SpaceX projects area in Brownsville, Texas, on May 3, 2025.

Government & Politics

Trump is targeting sanctuary cities. But what is a sanctuary city, anyway?

People hold signs in support of sanctuary city mayors outside the U.S. capitol, on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

World

International

How preferred communication methods vary in different countries

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

International

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.

International

These countries have the most mobile phone users

Group of young people using smartphone sitting in a bench.

International

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.

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

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

Social Issues

Biggest Native American tribes in the US today

Northern Cheyenne tribal chief Anthony Spottedwolf listening to Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal members perform in a drum circle as they play a traditional flag and memorial song during a gathering at the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic site on October 5, 2022

News

A simple 5-step checklist to install an EV charger at home

woman installing EV charger at home

Government & Politics

This Pa. activist is the source of false and flawed election claims gaining traction across the country

illustration of Heather Honey

News

Are vehicle touchscreens safe or a distraction?

hand touching dark touchscreen on car dashboard

News

The role of dashcams in vehicle accidents and their effect on your car insurance

dash cam in focus showing road and sky with blurred scene in windshield

Government & Politics

The tools Trump could use to curb abortion access if he's elected

Trump at a rally in Las Vegas

Social Issues

This is when you're most likely to get a spam call

A confused woman looking at her phone.

News

The 10 most dangerous things inside every home may surprise you

child reaching for stove

Social Issues

Who is the 'Rural Voter'? A new book builds on old themes to create new understanding

photo of book, "The Rural Voter"

News

How a national shortage of truck parking impacts more than just truckers

A semi-truck parked on the side of a snowy highway.