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A more perfect union? Congress has been the place where America tries to resolve its problemsCongress's influence on America is profound, having enacted pivotal laws like the Bill of Rights. The Reconstruction Acts and Civil Rights ...- Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks Trump for pardon after mistrial as defense signals openness to plea dealLindsay Clancy's defense attorney has asked President Trump for a pardon. The defense is now open to negotiating a plea deal with prosecuto...
- In 1664, Dutch surrendered New Amsterdam to British, who renamed it New York, over 360 years later home to Wall Street plays the most important role as U.S. celebrates 250th anniversary of America's declaration of independence from British ruleNew York's strategic location was one reason control of the settlement mattered so greatly. Its harbor offered exceptional opportunities fo...
- US Senate race in New Hampshire heats up as progressive Democrat Manzur cuts Pappas' leadThe Democratic Senate primary in New Hampshire is heating up, with Karishma Manzur gaining momentum while Chris Pappas, the moderate frontr...
- In 1813, iconic newspaper first used term 'Uncle Sam' to refer to the United States, the nickname was linked to local meatpacker, after over 200 years later President Donald Trump is on name-changing spreeSamuel Wilson supplied meat to the U.S. Army in barrels marked "U.S.", meaning United States. According to the traditional story, workers a...
- Rajasthan civic polls: BJP wins 44, Congress 16 of 77 unopposed seats; 37 women among winnersSeventy-seven candidates won unopposed in Rajasthan's local body elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party secured forty-four victories, while ...
- Women have always been change-makers in India's history: Lok Sabha Speaker Om BirlaLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla acknowledged women's historical change-making roles in India. He noted their significant contributions to the na...
- In the mid-late 1970s, Florida sank an F-101, F-102, T-33 and Sikorsky off Bay County; the aircraft served as fishing and diving reefs for more than 10 yearsIn the 1970s, Florida made a bold choice by sinking military jets and helicopters into the Gulf of Mexico, creating makeshift fishing and d...
- In 1881, a rich silver vein turned Lake Valley, New Mexico, into a town of about 4,000; by 1902 only 150 remained, and the last residents left in 1994Silver mining in Lake Valley began in the 1870s and boomed after a major discovery in 1881. Lawlessness and a railroad spur followed the pr...
- In 1905, William Kent bought 611 acres of California redwoods; he later donated 298 acres, helping protect the forest and create Muir Woods National MonumentIn 1905, William Kent bought redwood forest land to safeguard it from loggers. However, when a water company proposed constructing a reserv...
- Kharge dismisses Modi's GDP video as 'PR on economy', flags rise in prices, joblessnessCriticising PM Modi's economic claims, Kharge said common people face unemployment, price rise and inequality. He highlighted unemployment ...
- Pete Hegseth to run for US 2028 presidential elections? Trump weighs inUS President Donald Trump has dismissed speculation about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth running for president in 2028, saying it is too ea...
- Fight against casteist mentality will be waged with full force: Congress slams FIR against Rahul GandhiAn FIR was filed against Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on a purification ritual. The Congress party criticized the Uttarakhand government fo...
- Quote of the day by Robert Frost: 'A liberal is a man too broadminded to take his own side in a...' - Pulitzer-winning poet’s witty, thought-provoking lesson on political beliefs, open-mindedness and standing by your convictionsQuote of the day by Robert Frost: Renowned American poet Robert Frost expertly crafted poetry that blends profound concepts with everyday f...
- In 1961, America sent its first astronaut into space. 15 minutes later, he was back on EarthOn May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard made history as the first American to reach space, completing a spectacular 15-minute journey aboard Freedom 7...
- Rahul lying, even Haldwani Valmikis say so: BJPThe BJP has accused Congress leaders of spreading falsehoods regarding an event in Haldwani. BJP leaders stated that the Valmiki community ...
- In 1916, Jeannette Rankin from Montana became the first woman elected to Congress. Four years before women won voting rights nationwideIn 1914, Montana took a bold step by granting women the right to vote, which opened the door for Jeannette Rankin's groundbreaking congress...
- Signboard row: Mamata Banerjee seeks release of 13 arrestedFormer Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee demanded the immediate release of thirteen arrested Trinamool workers. The arrests followed a ruckus ...
- She feared the dead would find her: A woman built a mansion with doors to nowhere and stairs to ceilings. The terrifying story behind San Jose’s Winchester Mystery HouseFor nearly 40 years, Sarah Winchester kept expanding a bizarre mansion in San Jose, California, filled with doors that lead nowhere, strang...
- During construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, engineers used aerial cable spinning, completing the main cables in six months and nine days before the bridge opened in 1937In 1935, crews expertly spun thousands of wires over the Golden Gate Strait, fashioning the iconic bridge's main cables in an astonishing t...
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