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This chart shows the weekly measles cases in the U.S. from January 2025 to the present. This August case counts are surging again, to as many as 200 new cases in a week. The max on this chart is nearly 300, reached in early January 2026.

MEASLES OUTBREAK

Map: Track the spread of measles in the U.S.

IRAN WAR

Graphic: Tracking ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz

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Why the CDC edited a key Covid metric, and what it says about the state of the virus

Covid infection counts are increasing in more than half the country.

A map of the U.S. showing the Covid viral activity levels in wastewater. Texas is the only state categorized as having very high wastewater activity for Covid. Three additional states — California, Florida, Washington — have high levels.

Map: See how gas prices have changed in the county where you live

County-level prices have increased as little as 91 cents and as much as $2.50 per gallon.

This map shows the change in average gas prices since the start of the Iran war in most every county-level jurisdiction in the U.S.

Tracking U.S., state and county gas prices, in maps and charts

Gas prices across the country, after peaking in May and declining in June, are surging in September.

This is a line chart showing the average U.S. gas price from Feb. 22 when it was less than $3 a gallon to April 30 when it was more than $4.20.

Track the president's approval rating

Follow Trump’s approval rating in NBC News polls and see how it compares with those of Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Updated regularly.

Photo illustration of Donald Trump surrounded by a number of thumbs down and thumbs up stickers

Map: How much you pay in federal and state gas taxes

Gas taxes and fees account for as much as 17% of the cost per gallon.

This U.S. state map shows how much in state, federal taxes and fees are tacked on to a gallon of gas. Values range from 18 cents to more than 60 cents per gallon.

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Hostile policies restrict international students’ study in the U.S.

As many as 111,000 fewer students could study at U.S. colleges and universities, with the greatest declines among master’s students.

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See how new tariffs on Canadian goods could affect you

As Washington and Ottawa spar over tariffs, consumers are caught in the middle.

This is an illustrative graphic showing new tariffs on Canadian goods, overlaid on a flag of Canada.

Gas cost calculator: How much have higher gas prices cost you?

Added gas expenses have cost Americans more than $40 billion.

A sign displays fuel prices at a Mobil gas station

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U.S. deportation tracker: Counting arrests, detentions and border crossings

President Donald Trump came into office promising a crackdown on unauthorized migrants.

Photo collage depicting border officers on horseback in a black-and-white image with a red overlay; a close-up image of Donald Trump's face, a black-and white image of a U.S. Air Force craft; overlaid with purple text that reads "Migrant Detention" and small white text that reads: February, April, June

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How much the war in Iran has cost, in lives lost and in money spent

Tracking the cost of the war in Iran.

This graphic shows 18 reported U.S. deaths compared with 3,428 reported deaths in Iran.

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What Social Security insolvency is and what it means for retirement in the U.S.

Here’s why 2032 is the make-or-break point for Social Security benefits as we know them.

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Map: Track the spread of measles in the U.S.

Graphic: Tracking ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz

More graphics

Why the CDC edited a key Covid metric, and what it says about the state of the virus

Map: See how gas prices have changed in the county where you live

Tracking U.S., state and county gas prices, in maps and charts

Track the president's approval rating

Map: How much you pay in federal and state gas taxes

Hostile policies restrict international students’ study in the U.S.

See how new tariffs on Canadian goods could affect you

Gas cost calculator: How much have higher gas prices cost you?

U.S. deportation tracker: Counting arrests, detentions and border crossings

How much the war in Iran has cost, in lives lost and in money spent

What Social Security insolvency is and what it means for retirement in the U.S.

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