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Politics

Historic moments from past political conventions

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

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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Girls face stereotypes about STEM abilities as early as 6, study finds

A diverse group of children happily engaging in a STEM class.

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Society

The psychology of design: How furniture shapes human behavior

Modern interior design of a home's living room with concrete walls.

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Society

What are the most distinctive baby names by state?

Brown eyed baby wearing fleece hoodie looking into camera.

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Government

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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Government

How the Supreme Court case on trans youth could affect health care for all Americans

A collage illustration showing the U.S. Supreme Court over a graphic of a state and "Protect Trans Kids" protest signs.

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How the end of federal abortion rights hurt LGBTQ+ parents

Participants march during a Pride Parade in New York City.

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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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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

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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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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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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Summary of Trump's first-term executive orders on the administrative state that Biden repealed in 2021

Donald Trump signing an executive order withdrawing the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC back in January 23, 2017.

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'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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Society

Society

The psychology of design: How furniture shapes human behavior

Modern interior design of a home's living room with concrete walls.

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Society

What are the most distinctive baby names by state?

Brown eyed baby wearing fleece hoodie looking into camera.

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Quality time is the most popular love language in America—here's how the others rank

A multiracial couple having quality time by a campfire outdoors.

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Incarcerated firefighters do risky, low-pay work. Many say it's the best job behind bars.

Inmates (in orange) help firefighters (L) to extinguish the last embers in the hills of Mandeville Canyon after the Palisades Fire burned part of it in January 2025.

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Society

With 'giving circles,' anyone can be a philanthropist

Attendees during the "An Impact Las Vegas" event.

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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.

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How preferred communication methods vary in different countries

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

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Society

Survey: A third of Americans are ready to ditch Christmas cards, Elf on the Shelf, and other holiday traditions

A casserole of a Holiday French Toast.

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Politics

Michigan managed to speed up election results, but some things just take time

Poll workers count ballots at the conclusion of Election Day at the Warren City Hall in Warren, Michigan on November 5, 2024.

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Society

AI was everywhere in 2024. Here are the biggest stories of the year.

A man in a suit working on documents with a pen in his hand, and a laptop open in front of him. Overlayed on the image are digital, futuristic graphics, including a pixelated world map in blue and AI icon.

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News

Assisted living options for wheelchair users

A senior man in a wheelchair looking out a balcony and assisted by a nurse.

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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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News

Natural beauty products: What does the label really mean?

Top down view of lotions, soaps, and beauty products with flowers and plants incorporated on a wood table.

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Where people are moving to Florida from

Winter trees along a residential neighborhood in Florida.

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In a deep-red state, this lieutenant's blueprint for removing guns from abusers is spreading

Gun resting on forms for background checks.

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With Texas' paper-based voter registration system, applications get lost in the shuffle

Hannah Murry poses for a photo at Texas A&M University.

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The high-tech tools police can use to surveil protesters

Photo of Automatic License Plate Readers mounted to capture information from vehicles.

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