Pat Williams, who helped spearhead Orlando’s effort to get its first major-league sports team, celebrates with fans on April 22, 1987, the day the NBA announced it was adding the Orlando Magic as an ...

The U.S. Supreme Court will rule in coming months on a case that could weaken or overturn key parts of the Voting Rights Act.

Whether by law, referendum or special election, redistricting efforts are happening across the county. Utah, Florida, and New York, could be next.

The International Monetary Fund says it allowing Egypt to draw on about $2.3 billion from an earlier approved loan, noting that the country has made progress in ...

Black Mississippians won a Voting Rights Act case that challenges how the state elects supreme court justices. But that ...

Smithsonian magazine explores some of the many ways to celebrate the nation and looks back at how previous big birthdays were commemorated amid domestic turmoil ...

The Israel Museum opens its new winter fare with ancient charts, abstract paintings, compelling graphics, and alfresco beauty.

To be clear, some seats — like a Dallas-area seat currently held by Democratic Rep. Marc Veasey, which has been stretched to include more Republican-leaning voters — include enough Republican-leaning ...

To inform voters, the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ asked candidates to respond to questions about key issues. Answers are limited to 500 words per question and have been lightly edited for typos, minor ...

A trio of hunters set out into the Canadian backcountry to search for bighorns. The only problem? The weather, the country, and their horses.

In the battle for Congress, redistricting has become all the rage in America. Here’s how other nations handle this issue ...

The ruling allows an April election where voters can let the legislature draw a new congressional map. It could help Democrats win more House seats. Republicans might still fight it in court.