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As It Was: Spelunker Becomes Father of the Lava Beds Monument

Spelunker Becomes Father of the Lava Beds Monument

Security fences are positioned near the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, a day ahead of the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Where the Jan. 6 insurrection investigation stands, one year later

Officials say the probe is one of the largest and most resource-intensive investigations in American history. More than 700 people have been charged already.

Exchange Exemplar: The Roots Of The Right Wing's Rise

Quick, name the powerful figures behind the rise of right-wing politics in America. The Koch Brothers? Yes, and... James McGill Buchanan. Who? Buchanan…

From left to right: Republican secretary of state nominees Jim Marchant of Nevada, Kristina Karamo of Michigan and Mark Finchem of Arizona have all denied the legitimacy of the 2020 election.

Election deniers could oversee voting in key swing states. Here are races to watch

Voters in a number of states are being presented with a stark choice: Do they want someone who denies the legitimacy of the 2020 election to oversee voting in their state?

A poll worker deposits ballots at a drop box outside the Westchester Regional Library during early voting for the general election in Miami on Oct. 28, 2020.

Citing race, a federal judge strikes down parts of a 2021 Florida election law

The judge says the state's Republican-led government was using subtle tactics to suppress Black voters. An appeal of the ruling is expected.

As It Was: Fermented Huckleberries Drench Frances Pearson

Fermented Huckleberries Drench Frances Pearson

As It Was-Oregon Becomes 33rd State on Feb. 14, 1859

Oregon, the Valentine state, is 161 years old today. It became the 33rd state on Feb. 14, 1859, when President James Buchanan signed the bill passed by…

The headquarters of California's Employment Development Department in Sacramento. The agency says it's made improvements that have made it better equipped to issue employment benefits if the economy goes south.

Is California’s beleaguered jobless benefits agency ready for a recession?

California’s Employment Development Department struggled to keep up with the demands of the pandemic. But a potential recession isn’t likely to be as intense, and the department has made several changes that could smooth the process of getting benefits.

Most of Puerto Rico was still without power Sept. 21 after Hurricane Fiona caused flash flooding.

Puerto Rico is in the dark again, but solar companies see glimmers of hope

Around 50,000 solar and battery power systems have been installed on homes in Puerto Rico in recent years, and most seemed to continue working during Hurricane Fiona.

Skincare culture runs deep — and celebrities are cashing in

The promise of the skincare industry – and the celebrities crowding it – is that it's about health, not superficial beauty. But is it?

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