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American voters' decisions at the polls shape the economic and political environment in Aotearoa.

Secretions of Sonoran desert toad have long had hallucinogenic reputation but authorities want you to keep your tongue away

American voters are fractured politically and culturally ahead of Election Day, and they are anxious about where their country is heading — on inflation, abortion, immigration, crime, and much more

President to speak in Maryland while predecessor travels to Ohio, amid surge in early voting

On the eve of the Midterm elections, Georgia is on many Americans’ minds with good reason

There is much talk about political violence in America these days. Garen Wintemute, a University of California, Davis, scholar who researches firearm violence, has recently led a nationwide survey research project on political violence. The Conversation U.S. asked him for a portrait of what Americans think about political violence as…

With the great outdoors all around you, vibrant coastal cities, big creatures and French-influenced culture, you’ll need a few trips to discover this North American giant

Comedian Peter Kay, who is going on a huge comeback tour for the first time in 12 years, has revealed why he hasn't tried to crack the US - and it's not because of his accent

Republicans started complaining about "voter fraud" in Black communities 58 years ago. Look where we are now

Recent polls show, as they often tend to, that Americans trust Republicans more than Democrats on economic issues — this despite decades of evidence that GOP economic stewardship has been worse for all but the richest Americans and more prone to increase the deficit. The political mileage the party is…

A congressional race in Orange County has become one of the most closely watched contests this election cycle, and will likely trigger a rethink for politicos on how Asian Americans vote.