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The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, is interviewed, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Washington.

Scotland's leader starts a campaign for a new independence vote

Britain's departure from the European Union has changed the political realities for Scots since the 2014 referendum that rejected independence.

The front page of the local newspaper is seen in the media area outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 26.

There are 2 ways the media covers mass shootings. Here's why the difference matters

What is journalists' role when covering America's mass shooting crisis? It's a crucial question to answer, says an expert who studies the impact that news stories have on the public.

In Maine, incumbent Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, left, and former Republican Gov. Paul LePage will face off for the 2022 election for governor.

Paul LePage tries to make a comeback in Maine. Will independent voters bite?

Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage, known for his aggressive conservative politics, is challenging sitting Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, who faces an enthusiasm gap. It's shaping up to be a tight race.

Nevada Republican U.S. Senate candidate Adam Laxalt speaks during a campaign event on Saturday in Logandale, Nev.

Primaries in Nevada and South Carolina highlight Tuesday's races to watch

Adam Laxalt is likely the frontrunner in the Republican U.S. Senate primary in Nevada. In South Carolina, former President Donald Trump has endorsed two challengers to GOP U.S. House incumbents.

Cambodian-American lawyer Theary Seng, dressed in the Lady Liberty talks to the media outside Phnom Penh Municipal Court in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tuesday, June 14, 2022.

Cambodian court convicts a U.S. lawyer and dozens of others of treason

Cambodian American rights activist Theary Seng and most of the other defendants had been charged over a failed attempt by the leader of an opposition party to return from exile in 2019.

A Texas Department of Public Safety officer keeps watch on June 3, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas, near a memorial outside Robb Elementary School.

A legal loophole may block access to Texas shooting records

A law barring information from being released in crimes for which no one has been convicted comes under focus in the Uvalde school shootings.

US Forces in Afghanistan work with a German Shepherd to inspect a vehicle for explosives. IEDs and other bombs led to brain injuries in service people but appear so far to not increase their risk of CTE.

CTE is rare in brains of deceased service members, study finds

Despite a high risk of brain injuries, military personnel rarely develop a disabling brain condition often found in former boxers and football players.

Jan. 6 panel says Trump fleeced his base and 5 other takeaways from the 2nd hearing

It wasn't in prime time this time, but the Jan. 6 committee held an eyebrow-raising hearing Monday. Here are six takeaways from what we learned during this second of seven hearings.

Oakland City Hall is bathed in red light in a memorial to the people who have died from COVID-19 throughout the country in Oakland, Calif. in January 2021.

Oakland, Calif., declares racism a public health crisis

Oakland City Council votes without opposition to declare the public health crisis and sets aside up to $350,000 for consulting and a data analyst.

Mayor Gloria's push for homeless 'progressive enforcement' leads to eightfold spike in arrests

This is the result of Mayor Todd Gloria’s latest push for “progressive enforcement,” which penalizes homeless people for not accepting shelter.

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