States
Paul LePage: Whites Lose Without Electoral College
Former Republican Maine Governor Paul LePage warned Americans that white people will no longer have a say in presidential elections should states eliminate the electoral college.
Kamala Harris Explains Support for Legalizing Marijuana
Asked about reports that she was opposed to the legalization of marijuana, Kamala Harris joked: "Half my family is from Jamaica. Are you kidding me?"
Trump's Approval Drops to New Monthly Low
The president's net approval rating has fallen at least 10 percentage points in every single state from when he took office in January 2017.
Dictatorships in Muslim States are Not Inevitable
For years, Islamic scholars have used this arcane religious ban to deter Muslims from opposing their rulers. But does it still apply?
China Drops Its Own 'Mother of All Bombs': Reports
Chinese defense company Norinco has reportedly tested the country's own version of the "Mother of All Bombs," known as much for its raw power as its psychological effect.
2019 a 'Game Changer' for Marijuana Legalization
Experts say that eyes are on the Northeast in states like New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for marijuana legalization in 2019.
Asylum Seekers Marked With Numbers As They Await Entry
It is currently unknown when and how the practice of tracking migrants with branded numbers started, according to Yahoo News.
Midterms: Which States Will Allow Legal Weed Next?
Michigan, Missouri, North Dakota and Utah may soon join 30 other states in the U.S. in adopting some form of legalized weed through ballot-reform measures.
How Much Does the Average House Cost in Every State?
Ten years after the subprime mortgage disaster, this is how much the average house is worth in every state.
Flyers Linked to White Nationalism Appear on Campuses
The signs, which said "It's okay to be white," also appeared along a neighborhood street in Fort Worth, Texas.
Which U.S. States Are Aging the Fastest?
Florida seems to be losing its luster as the retirement capital of America.
The Most (and Least) Expensive States to Live In
We've ranked the 50 U.S. states and D.C. by how expensive they are to live in compared to the national average.
Online Voting Threatens 32 States
Research has detailed the myriad vulnerabilities posed by online voting, such as the potential for denial-of-service attacks, server penetration and the alteration of ballots through malware.
Midterms: Voter Registration Deadlines in All 50 States
As of Monday, voters in 48 states and Washington D.C. can still register to vote in the midterm elections, but the deadlines are quickly approaching.
Top 50 Museums to Visit on National Museum Day
More than 1,500 museums across the country are participating in the Smithsonian's annual Museum Day on Saturday.
The States Where High School Graduates Earn the Most
From North Dakota to Wyoming, these are the states that pay the most for workers without degrees.
The States Where Masters Graduates Earn the Most
People with graduate degrees earn, on average, $18,000 more than people with only a Bachelor's degree.
Poll: U.S. Is Winning War on Terror, Most Americans Say
Voters are more confident than they've been in years that the country is safer than it was before 9/11, a new poll indicates.
Minnesota Has 'Most Grateful' Grandkids, Maine Least
An analysis of Google search trends determined which states have the most "grateful" grandkids.
The Three Most Spoken Languages in Every U.S. State
Aside from Puerto Rico, California has the lowest rates of English use—56 percent of people speak the language at home.
Health Insurance Coverage, State By State
In Massachusetts, only one in 50 people don't have health insurance. In Texas, that number rockets to over one in ten.
West Nile Virus Map, Cases by State
The deadliest year for West Nile virus so far in the U.S. was 2012, with almost 300 deaths.
Which States Have the Most STDs?
Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise all across the U.S, according to the CDC. But which states are being hit the hardest?
West Nile Virus Linked to Meningitis Cases
West Nile Virus has caused neuroinvasive conditions like meningitis and brain inflammation in 29 people in the U.S.
The Most Googled Health Problem in Every State
Attention Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), syphilis and HIV/AIDS top the list of the most Googled health conditions nationally.
Border Patrol Questions Canadian Fishing Fleet
Disputed waters between the U.S. and Canada become a battleground as tensions between the two countries continue to rise.
Northeast States Under Air Quality Alert
A Code Orange alert signals higher concentrations of air pollution—and potentially dangerous conditions.
Michigan May Be Next State to Legalize Recreational Pot
Adults will hit the ballot boxes to vote for recreational laws in November.