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Infrastructure? Or jobs? Controversy over name of Biden proposal highlights long tradition in politics — Angela Bradbery

President Joe Biden caught flak this month when he released his infrastructure plan and named it the American Jobs Plan. Republicans said he was being misleading by stretching the definition of “infrastructure,” and they questioned his claims about the number of jobs the proposal would create.

Is China ready to lead on protecting nature? At the upcoming UN biodiversity conference, it will preside and set the tone — Vanessa Hull

As the world parses what was achieved at the U.N. climate change conference in Egypt, negotiators are convening in Montreal...

Is the loss of your sense of smell and taste an early sign of COVID-19?

Loss of smell occurs with the common cold and other viral infections of the nose and throat.

An image of a soldier with the American flag in the background.

Is the National Guard a solution to school violence? — F. Chris Curran

Every now and then, an elected official will suggest bringing in the National Guard to deal with violence that seems...

An image of dragons on display in Shanghai.

It’s the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac − associated with good fortune, wisdom and success — Mario Poceski

Among China’s traditional holidays and celebrations, none ranks higher in importance than the Lunar New Year (農曆新年). Also known as...

A protestor faces off with Kenyan police in Nairobi after the 2017 general election

Kenya’s young voters have a dilemma: they dislike ethnic politics but feel trapped in it — Narrelle Gilchrist, Amanda B. Edgell and Sebastian Elischer

In elections and beyond, young Kenyans are an important political cohort. People between the ages of 18 and 35 make...

Ketanji Brown Jackson set for historic Supreme Court confirmation vote: 3 essential reads — Matt Williams, Alexis Karteron, Margaret M. Russell and Sharon D. Wright Austin

Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as Supreme Court justice: 4 essential reads — Matt Williams, Alexis Karteron, Bev-Freda Jackson, Margaret M.Russell and Sharon D. Wright Austin

Shortly after noon on June 30, 2022, Ketanji Brown Jackson took the judicial oath and officially became a Supreme Court Justice of...

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s path to Supreme Court nomination was paved by trailblazing Black women judge — Sharon D. Wright Austin

Just five women and two African Americans, both men, are among the 115 people who have served on the United...

Kratom: What science is discovering about the risks and benefits of a controversial herb — Christopher R. McCurdy

Kratom, a traditional Southeast Asian herbal medicine from the leaves of the tropical tree Mitragyna speciosa, has gained favor in the U.S. as a legal high over the past decade.