What to Know About Redistricting Efforts Underway in Georgia
Georgia is the latest Southern state where lawmakers have taken up redrawing congressional maps after the Supreme Court’s voting rights ru…
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Is He Running for President? Georgia’s Jon Ossoff Has to Win Re-election First.
The 39-year-old senator has become an internet sensation for Democrats seeking a 2028 contender. He says he’s focused on winning a second …
Seven Takeaways From the First World Cup Games at U.S. Venues
The crowds have been big, the fans rabid and the lines, well, long. Here’s a glimpse of the atmosphere at sites across the country as the …
See How New Republican Maps Split Up Black Voters in 3 Southern States
Here’s a look at how Louisiana, Alabama and Tennessee broke up majority-Black districts after the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights…
‘What’s Left After the Prison Is Gone?’: A Town Worries About Its Future
Lincoln, Ill., where Abraham Lincoln once worked in the local courthouse, has lost two colleges, a bottle factory and now a state prison.
The Cloud Has Sound: The Unrelenting and Unseen Cost of the A.I. Boom
As tech giants rush to build big data centers, some residents who live near them say a constant low-frequency vibration is ruining their hea…
Wildfire in Washington State Prompts Evacuation Orders
Dry and windy conditions could exacerbate the blaze, which has already destroyed some structures near Spokane, officials warned.
Private Jet Crashes in Texas, Killing 1
The plane’s crew reported mechanical problems and low fuel as they flew to Austin, Texas, from Mexico. Five of the six people on board sur…
The World Cup Gives Kansas City a Rare Turn in the Global Spotlight
The tournament brings unique challenges and upsides for Kansas City, the smallest U.S. metro area to host matches.
Georgia Vexes Trump Yet Again: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones lost the Republican runoff for governor to the health care executive Rick Jackson despite the president’s endorsement.…
Ohio Governor Says State Should End the Death Penalty, Breaking With His Party
During a news conference on Tuesday, Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, called on state lawmakers to end all executions, a practice he once sup…
State Lawmaker and Trump-Backed Pastor Head to House Runoff in Oklahoma
The result sets up a Republican primary runoff between a right-wing firebrand and a more traditional candidate.