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How gerrymandering has reshaped the political map for red and blue states
The practice was first identified and coined in 1812 when Massachusetts Gov. Elbridge Gerry signed a bill that redrew the ...
How the Rapid Spread of Misinformation Pushed Oregon Lawmakers to Kill the State’s Wildfire Risk Map
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Maps Show How Fast USPS First-Class Mail Moves in Certain States
The delivery timelines for First-Class post can stretch from as few as two days to as many as five, depending on where you're ...
Several states threaten to redraw congressional maps after Texas kicks off fight
Texas Republicans have launched efforts to redraw congressional maps to secure more GOP seats in the U.S. House.
Map Shows Homicide Rates in Every State
The FBI released its annual "Crimes in the Nation" statistics on Tuesday. The report, comprised data covering 95.1 percent of ...
Texas Democrats Leave State to Block G.O.P. From Redrawing Political Map
The walkout was a sharp escalation in the clash over a redistricting effort. Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to remove the ...
These states could redraw their House maps before the 2026 elections
Texas Republicans are moving forward with an effort to redraw the state’s congressional map to be more favorable for the GOP, ...
Washington state is in NOAA's 'view line' for the northern lights tonight
Washington state residents may be able to see the northern lights tonight, Aug. 7, according to forecasts from NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.
What is the smoke forecast for Washington? Wildfires burn across state, release pollutants
Wildfires produce harmful smoke that scientists say has contributed to thousands of deaths across the U.S. Washington is particularly vulnerable.