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Public concern about addiction is down even in the parts of the U.S. where drug overdose death rates have increased the most.

Older Americans, those with more education and men tend to score better on our 12-question quiz about international knowledge. Republicans and Democrats have roughly the same levels of international knowledge, while conservative Republicans and liberal Democrats tend to score better than their more moderate counterparts.

How much do you know about international affairs? And how do you compare with the average American? Take our short, 12-question quiz to measure your international knowledge.

In Nebraska, 58% of all reporters covering the state capitol this year – 40 of 69 – are student reporters.

Most Americans value having family close by, while 55% say they live within an hour’s drive of at least some extended family members.

In the United States, the transience of economic status varies significantly across racial and ethnic groups and by level of education.

More than nine-in-ten Americans (93%) say high school grades should be at least a minor factor in admissions decisions.

Students who are gay, lesbian or bisexual, as well as girls, were especially likely to say their mental health has suffered in the past year.

Most Americans who have heard about the law say it’s had a positive impact on gender equality in the United States (63%).

Many Black Americans say they learn about their ancestors and U.S. Black history from family.