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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

Inside the US House districts represented by a Democrat in 2024 and won by Trump in 2020

Silhouette of donkey and elephant seen through American flag as concept of Democrats vs Republicans.

Social Issues

These 5 states are most commonly used on fake IDs

A close-up of the United States driving license with a photo of a man on a yellow background on the left side, his name Robert Jason Blum, expiration date, ID number, address, sex, hair, eyes, height and class.

Social Issues

20 influential Indigenous Americans you might not know about

A digital illustration featuring cut out images of Edmonia Lewis, John Herrington, and Lila Downs against a red-brown smooth stone textured background.

News

10 US cities built up by specialized manufacturing

A busy Detroit intersection, circa 1915.

News

How one state's 'fair and reasonable' reforms allow car insurers to charge more in Black neighborhoods

Illustration depicting a driver in Michigan where some residents pay the highest rates in the nation for car insurance.

Social Issues

The fastest-growing social media platforms in America

A hand holding a phone with social media on the screen.

Social Issues

Across the country, Amish populations are on the rise

Members of the Amish community sit to watch the Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024 in Niagara Falls, New York.

Government & Politics

Republicans double down on school vouchers by taking fight to rural members of their own party

KINGSTON, ILLINOIS A public school bus passes by a large farmstead along a rural road on a spring day, with the edge of a county forest preserve in the foreground.

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.

Government & Politics

This state is testing a model to add more civility to politics

View of the Minnesota State Capitol building.