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This June, instructions were posted at an early voting precinct in Bismarck, N.D. In that primary election, tribal IDs that did not show residential addresses were accepted as voter ID. But those same IDs will not be accepted in the general election.

Many Native IDs Won't Be Accepted At North Dakota Polling Places

The Supreme Court has upheld a state law requiring voters' IDs to have street addresses, which many reservations do not use. Native American groups are now scrambling to prepare for Election Day.

A bridge damaged by Hurricane Michael can be seen Friday in Mexico Beach, Fla. The most powerful hurricane ever known to have hit the Florida Panhandle has left transportation and communication infrastructure in shambles, slowing relief efforts.

Wreckage Left By Hurricane Michael Slows Relief Efforts

Government and nonprofit agencies work in advance of storms to create distribution networks for critical aid, but the Category 4 storm damaged key communications and transportation infrastructure.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's political allies in the wealthy alpine state of Bavaria risk losing ground to the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, party in upcoming regional elections.

Germany's Far Right Finds A New Stronghold In Bavaria, And It's Costing Merkel

A booming economy and ever fewer migrants crossing the border haven't eased a populist backlash against the German chancellor's political allies in the wealthy alpine state of Bavaria.

Demonstrators march Saturday in a massive protest against racism in Berlin.

Protesters Throng Berlin In Massive Rally To Support 'Open And Free Society'

Organizers expected 40,000 people to show up at their march Saturday. Instead, they say, more than 240,000 attended. The event comes at a time when far-right populists are gaining ground in Germany.

Since targeting the current administration in his art, 74-year-old Robbie Conal has never been more prolific. He's completed almost 40 paintings of President Trump and the people in his orbit — "more than I've ever done in any year, in the last 20 years."

'Visionary, Not Reactionary': Artists Take Political Commentary To Streets And Skies

Between street art and a new initiative bringing artist-designed billboards to all 50 states, more people are breaking out of the bubble to express their views on today's divisive political climate.

Karen Perez, a candidate for Hillsborough County School Board, was asked about her position on charter schools at the candidate forum hosted by the Islamic Society of Tampa Bay Area.

Hillsborough Candidates Speak With Muslim Community Ahead of November Election

The Muslim community in the Tampa Bay area is one of the largest in the state, and local politicians got the opportunity to make their pitches to them...

Charlie Hinderliter got a bad case of the flu back in January. He spent 58 days in the hospital, underwent two surgeries and was in a medically induced coma for a week.

Last Year, The Flu Put Him In A Coma. This Year He's Getting The Shot

When 39-year-old Charlie Hinderliter got the flu last winter, he ended up in a medically induced coma and spent 58 days hospitalized. Serious, even fatal, complications can hit patients of any age.

A hamster perks up at a cemetery in Vienna in May 2017. The common hamster is at risk in parts of Europe, but conservation efforts have improved its chances of survival.

With Europe's Hamsters At Risk, Better Call The 'Hamster Commish'

Vienna had a problem: A key construction site threatened the habitat of dozens of hamsters — yes, common hamsters, a protected species in Austria. Here's how the developers saved the little animals.

Site map where water, food and recovery supplies are being distributed for people affected by Hurricane Michael (Map as of 10/14/2018)

State Establishes Food, Water & Supply Distribution Sites Across The Panhandle

Points of Distribution A Point of Distribution or POD is where the public goes to pick up emergency supplies following a disaster. The need for a POD is...

The East L.A. band Las Cafeteras is known for a version of "La Bamba" that mixes traditional Mexican <em>son jarocho</em> with hip-hop.

Through Slavery, Segregation And More, 'La Bamba' Has Been The Sound Of Survival

Sixty years ago, a Mexican folk tune sung entirely in Spanish became a rock and roll phenomenon. Generations after Ritchie Valens, young Latinos are still harnessing its power.

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