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Within weeks after Sept. 11, such terms as "jihadist" and "war on terror" entered the American English lexicon. Understanding the political impact of that language may shed light on some of the geopolitical fractures that have come to define the early 21st century.

Evanston, Ill., will make reparations available to Black residents in what's believed to be the first program of its kind in the U.S. They could get up to $25,000 for down payments or home repairs.

Not all economic recessions and recoveries are created equal. Japan's "L-shaped" recovery — which really isn't much of a recovery at all — in the 1990s offers a cautionary tale.

President Obama was in Colorado Wednesday to highlight the state's gun control efforts as a model of what is possible for the country. Obama plans to visit Connecticut next week, to highlight that state's efforts.

Nuclear facilities, like the one Russia controls in Ukraine, should be off limits to warring parties. Russia's seizure of the nuclear plant sets a dangerous precedent.

President Trump has authorized sanctions against officials of the International Criminal Court involved in any investigations involving U.S. personnel.

One year after a restrictive abortion law took effect, a poll shows a majority of Texans surveyed say they support abortion access in most or all cases. Many say the issue will motivate them to vote.

The current Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, may be the most business-friendly high court of the past century, according to a new study.

Vargas was born in Costa Rica, but has a voice tailor-made for singing Mexican rancheras, boleros and corridos. For many Mexicans, her versions of these songs are definitive. Even at 91, Vargas still possesses a voice that reflects struggle, defiance and ultimately triumph.

Stores may have just begun to hang holly, but the orchestral group has been in a festive spirit all year long. They've recorded a new album that explores the holiday season within a global context.