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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.

Homelessness is rising fast among a surprising group: Infants and toddlers

Teacher Herb Hickey holds a baby while she drinks from a bottle.

The city where traffic fatalities vanished

Aerial view of Hoboken, New Jersey.

Immigration enforcement gets closer and closer to schools. The effects are wide-reaching.

US Border Patrol / ICE agents detain a person near Roosevelt High School during dismissal time as federal immigration enforcement actions sparked protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 7, 2026.

Small modular reactors, big dreams: Ontario’s nuclear pitch

An aerial view of the Darlington Nuclear Plant.

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

The countries where you can still buy European residency, and what it actually costs in 2026

Aerial city view of Budapest in Hungary.

The 'Plan B passport' boom: How political uncertainty is driving a record surge in Americans seeking European residency

A Portuguese visa vignette on a passport with the European Union symbol.

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

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

International

How preferred communication methods vary in different countries

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

Small modular reactors, big dreams: Ontario’s nuclear pitch

An aerial view of the Darlington Nuclear Plant.

Government & Politics

Where did Tim Walz go to college?

Tim Walz speaks at a Biden-Harris campaign and DNC press conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Government & Politics

States where the most Jan. 6 rioters have been arrested

During the Capitol attack, Jacob Chansley, shirtless and wearing a horned helmet and a fur hat with his face painted in red, white, and blue, yells while holding an American flag with a spear attached top the end and a megaphone.

Social Issues

Famous student protests from around the world

A split screen with three photos, including protestors marching with signs that say we condone sit-ins, a woman running in a marathon while men try to stop her, and a person standing in front of military tanks.

Social Issues

Gender-neutral names: A rising trend with surprisingly deep roots

A group of five parents are sat and each one is holding their little child.

News

As AI ascends, education experts debate which aspects of teaching should remain human

Students in Daniel Thompson’s earth science class at Ron Clark Academy learning about weather and water.

News

One state radically boosted new teacher pay – and upset a lot of teachers

Kindergarten teacher Kristin Allbritton, wearing pink, monitors her class on the playground at Mayflower Elementary School.

Social Issues

From phones to special feathers: The most common and unique items forgotten in Ubers

A gnome in the grass.

Social Issues

Record-breaking heat is here: How to have a cool summer pool party anyway

Little girl on pool inflatable.

Government & Politics

What a Kamala Harris presidency could mean for college students, higher education

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an NCAA championship teams celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.

News

How a Supreme Court ruling could affect a case involving police abuse of youth

Protesters gather outside of the U.S. Supreme Court on December 4, 2023 in response a nationwide settlement with Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin.