The U.S. population is spread out among 3.8 million square miles across 50 states, yet nearly one-third of Americans live in just three states: California, Texas and New York. New York City alone has ...

Back in 1900, the average global life expectancy was just 32 years. Today, it's more than doubled to just over 73 years (with an average six-year increase in life expectancy around the world recorded ...

A Newsweek map shows which U.S. states are gerrymandering congressional districts—or considering doing so—ahead of next year’s midterm elections. President Donald Trump’s call for Republican-led ...

President Trump sparked a national sprint to redistrict when he asked Texas Republicans to draw five more congressional seats for the GOP in their state ahead of next year's elections. In response, ...

The State Senate will vote Thursday on a congressional map intended to help the G.O.P. win five more U.S. House seats. California Democrats will counter on the same day. By J. David Goodman Reporting ...