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In 1850, California became 31st state of United States, more than 170 years later home to Hollywood poses strict challenge to Donald Trump, becomes key US House race to watch in midterm elections 2026California’s proposed admission immediately became part of the national debate over slavery. The territory sought admission as a free state...- In 1862, silver transformed Aurora in Nevada Territory from a mining camp into a town of about 7,000 people; years later, only about 500 remained, and many mills had been dismantledOnce an empty expanse, Aurora surged into a thriving community of seven thousand within two short years, thanks to promising silver mines. ...
- In 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed a law that gave Americans a chance to claim 160 acres of free land. What happened next transformed the American West foreverIn 1862, President Abraham Lincoln enacted the Homestead Act, granting land to settlers eager to populate the West. This initiative allowed...
- With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam WashingtonOver 2,500 National Guard troops remain in Washington D.C. eight months after a crime emergency declaration, patrolling streets and tourist...
- Today in US History on March 15: Maine becomes 23rd state, Washington defuses Newburgh plot, and birth of RBGToday in US History: March 15th marked significant moments in US history, including Maine's 1820 admission as the 23rd state under the Miss...
- Trump expands cities targeted for possible military deployment to Baltimore in a spat with governorDonald Trump considers deploying troops to cities led by Democrats. This follows deployments in Washington D.C. Maryland's Governor, Wes Mo...
- Could Canada really become 51st US state? Here's what it would takePresident Donald Trump has suggested Canada become the 51st US state to eliminate tariffs and border issues. Canadian Prime Minister Justin...
- Manifest Destiny: Trump is now planning to bring back a concept last used in the 1800sManifest Destiny was a belief that Americans were destined to expand across the continent, shaping US policies and contributing to events l...
- Trudeau's counter-offer to Trump’s 51st state proposal: How about Vermont or California?Former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau jokingly suggested trading Vermont or California instead of Canada being the 51st U.S. state during a tal...
- Arizona's top court revives 19th century abortion banArizona Supreme Court upheld a 1864 abortion ban, impacting reproductive rights. Planned Parenthood Arizona continues services under injunc...
- Winners and losers from first release of 2020 US census dataAs one state gets a larger slice because of population gains, that means a smaller slice for a state that lost population or didn't grow as...
- Indian village, Thulasendrapuram, cheers for Kamala Harris during swearing-in as US vice presidentGroups of women in bright saris and men wearing white dhoti pants watched the inauguration live as reporters broadcast the villager's celeb...
- View: It looks like Joe Biden administration is headed for the White HouseAll pollsters and pundits agree that Biden is the clear favourite. But they are wary of categorically predicting a sweep because they did t...
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