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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

Here's how to support transgender youth, according to trans teens

Transgender teen, Gavin Grimm, left, and Vanessa Ford, right, mother of a transgender child, join a protest outside White House in support of trans students on February 20, 2017 in Washington DC. Grimm is requesting to be allowed to use the boys' restroom at Gloucester High School. The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear his case.

Social Issues

Which cities attract the most cockroaches?

Dead cockroaches being viewed through a magnifying glass

Social Issues

These are the people most likely to be burdened by medical debt in the US

A young Black couple looking concerned while looking at their bills.

News

Can the auto finance market avoid a debt crisis? Industry experts weigh in on alarming signs of instability

A slightly blurred photo of traffic on a multilane roadway

Social Issues

One city's surprising tactic to reduce gun violence: Solving more nonfatal shootings

Police officers investigate one of several crime scenes from a shooting spree at 8th Avenue and Zuni Street on December 28, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. A disabled vehicle with a flat tire and shot out window remains in the intersection. A suspect went on a shooting spree on Monday night that spanned two cities, Lakewood and Denver, and claimed the lives of four people and wounded three people including a Lakewood police officer.

News

The promise of Suboxone depends on erasing stigma in opioid use disorder treatment

Cropped portrait, hand holding Suboxone pill, two people holding hands.

Government & Politics

Working the polls cleared up one Pennsylvanian's 2020 election suspicions. Now he's taking charge as a judge of elections.

John "Jay" Schneider, 76, in Downingtown, Pa., on Oct. 30. Schneider is serving as a judge of elections for the first time, overseeing the Caln Township polling place. “You don’t know how much responsibility is there, and you don’t want to screw it up.”

News

'Let me tell them goodbye before they get killed': How eSIM cards are connecting Palestinian families

Mirna El Helbawi at her home in Cairo, Egypt, during a temporary blackout. She has been working around the clock to distribute eSIMs to Palestinians in Gaza.

News

Landslide season is upon us: Here are the most vulnerable counties in the US

Landslide rocks blocking Santa Susana Pass Road in Los Angeles, California.

Social Issues

How does the cost of living in each US state compare to the nations of Europe?

Flags of Europe