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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.

Social Issues

Universities and colleges that need to fill seats start offering a helping hand to student-parents

Hannah Allen, who goes to Hudson County Community College, with two of her children at the end of a day, on the way to pick up the third.

Social Issues

Student-led clubs fostering LGBTQ+ inclusivity do a world of good, data says. These states have the most—and least.

Two students working on ceramics.

Government & Politics

Gillespie County's election worker costs more than double after switch to hand count

An election worker hand counts ballots inside of The Edge, a winery in Fredericksburg on Mar. 5, 2024.

News

The best EV charging apps

A woman with a phone is leaning on her electric car while it is being charged.

News

This ain't just Texas: More states want power to wage 'war' on migrants

Texas Tactical Border Force guardsmen on a bus wait for departure at the Million Air El Paso ELP airport.

News

6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth

A crowd at the 13th Annual Juneteenth celebration in Prospect Park Brooklyn on June 20, 2022.

News

They're not cops. They don't have guns. But they're responding to more 911 calls.

Crisis responder Chris Jones, left, talks with a community member in Olympia, WA.

News

License to rage: These 10 U.S. states have the worst road rage

A man driving inside a blue car, his head is sticking out and is seen yelling at a red car in front of him.

News

States are required to background check child care workers, but many are falling short

A digital illustration showing a young girl playing with block toys with a shadow of an adult standing behind her.

Government & Politics

Inside the private company Maricopa County depends on to power through the last-minute ballot slog

Sealed envelopes holding ballots cast in Maricopa County's presidential preference election in March zip through a high-speed scanner at Runbeck Election Services.