AP Interactives

AP investigation reveals that even with billions invested by Congress, wait times at Veteran Affairs clinics exceeded the goal of 30 days or less. Interactive takes an in-depth look at these delays.

A video explainer shows how droughts can form and the impacts they have on crops and the environment.

A look at the defendant and the charges against him, the legal parties and jury. Includes a graphic breakdown of how federal death penalty charges have been resolved since 1988. UPDATED to include summaries of prosecution and defense cases for the guilt phase of the trial.

An AP Interactive that tracks Republicans and Democrats who might run for president in 2016.

A video interview in chapters of longtime AP national basketball writer Jim O'Connell on the evolution of college hoops since his first Final Four in 1979, with photos and themes including the pre-NBA Michael Jordan, big-time coaches and the impact of television, social media and "bracketology."

An AP interactive that takes a look back at President Obama's health care law as it celebrates its fifth anniversary.

An AP interactive that compares budgets presented by President Barack Obama, House Republicans and Senate Republicans.

An AP interactive looks at marijuana laws by state.

An AP interactive uses statistics from the Fund for Peace's Fragile State Index to evaluate the stability of hot spots around the world.

An AP interactive on climate change.