Amy Munneke

Elections November 14

Election calendar continues with key post-election dates

Election Day has passed, but state officials still have important steps ahead to verify the final vote tally. The process this year has changed due to reforms.

Elections November 12

Voters across the country decide on state ballot measures

While many states focused on issues like abortion and immigration throughout this election cycle, voters in California and Colorado approved tougher crime laws.

Elections November 11

Redistricting helps Republicans, Democrats flip House seats

In North Carolina, Republicans managed to flip three congressional seats from Democrat to Republican. This success was partly due to redrawn district maps.

Golf October 21

Jack Nicklaus surprises veterans at annual golf tournament

Jack Nicklaus made a surprise appearance at the annual PGA of America golf tournament for veterans, taking the opportunity to express his gratitude for their service.

Washington DC September 16

New National Mall memorial to honor fallen journalists: 'Beacon of the free press'

Planning is underway for a new Washington D.C. monument that will memorialize fallen journalists, including the five Capital Gazette staff members killed in 2018.

World War Two August 9

US officials identify Buffalo Soldier killed in World War II

The remains U.S. Private First Class Lemuel Dent Jr. were recently identified by the DPAA, which is working to identify dozens of Buffalo Soldiers who were killed in World War II.

SPECIAL REPORT August 8

AI advancements can be both a tool and a threat, cybersecurity officials say

Cybersecurity experts have noted a significant rise in ransomware attacks. Organizations are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence to defend against these threats.

SPECIAL REPORT August 8

Businesses, governments work to boost cyberdefense amid shortage in workers

U.S. government entities are devoting more time and resources to bolster cyberdefenses, including the Florida Center for Cybersecurity at the University of South Florida.

SPECIAL REPORT July 5

Companies prepare next generation of space stations for orbit

NASA is collaborating with multiple companies to develop new space stations to replace the International Space Station before its planned de-orbit in 2031.

SPECIAL REPORT July 4

NASA prepares for International Space Station retirement

NASA is weighing the logistical and political factors at play in decommissioning the International Space Station, which is set to come out of orbit in 2031.