Weird History
Facts About Edgar Allan Poe
No Edgar Allan Poe biography would be complete without examining the frequently bizarre circumstances surrounding his life. Although today Poe is universally admired and respected, his journey was a difficult and frequently depressing...
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Here's How America Destroyed Hawaiian Culture
When it comes to Hawaii, the average American pictures an idyllic paradise and ideal vacation spot. But what exactly happened when the United States took over the Hawaiian territory? And what happened to the culture? Today, we're taking...
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The History of the McRib Sandwich
Ever since its debut on McDonald’s menus in 1981, the McRib has been a popular Golden Arches staple. Throughout its sticky existence, the McRib has garnered adoration from fans so strong that they’ll drive hundreds of miles for their...
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History Kids: How a Bill Becomes a Law
This video explains the process of how a bill becomes a law in the United States. It covers the steps from coming up with an idea to the bill being signed by the president. The video also includes interactive questions to test the...
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Insane Facts About the Lewis And Clark Expedition
American history is full of wild tales of adventure, genuinely ludicrous achievements, and no small amount of super depressing things. Caught in this tawdry tangle of sometimes violent and horrific, sometimes glorious and heroic history...
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US Senate hearing: Trump's impeachment trial to begin on Tuesday
Donald Trump is the third president in US history to face an impeachment trial in the Senate.
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What's next for the impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump?
US House of Representatives votes to make proceedings public
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US commemorates 9/11 victims and heroes 23 years after tragic day
The U.S. is remembering the victims and heroes of 9/11, 23 years after terror attacks on the nation left nearly 3,000 dead on Sept. 11, 2001. (Scripps News)
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Remembering Lahaina: 1 year since the deadly Maui wildfires
One year after the deadly Maui wildfires, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green hopes a recent $4 billion settlement with Hawaiian Electric Co. and others will help people finally start over. (Scripps News)
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One year ago today: Paradise lost
One year after the deadly Maui wildfires, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green hopes a recent $4 billion settlement with Hawaiian Electric Co. and others will help people finally start over. (Scripps News)
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As President Biden prepares to pass the baton, a look back at his decades of public service
The president ended his reelection campaign and threw support behind his vice president, but aides will still remember his legacy of hard and selfless work. (Scripps News)
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DNC 2024 reminiscent of Chicago DNC riots in 1968
In 1968, the DNC turned violent because of protests over the Vietnam War. This week, protests are expected near the convention over the war in Gaza. (Scripps News)
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Biden bestows Medal of Honor on 2 Civil War heroes who helped hijack a train
President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry on Wednesday to two Union soldiers who stole a locomotive deep in Confederate territory during the Civil War. (Scripps News)
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It's been 60 years since landmark Civil Rights Act was signed into law
On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the sweeping Civil Rights Act into law in the East Room of the White House. (Scripps News)
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Biden looks to echo Reagan in D-Day 80th anniversary speech from Pointe du Hoc
President Biden will speak Friday on the strength of unity and freedom from the site of Pointe du Hoc, Frrance, marking the 40th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of World War II. (Scripps News)
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Biden gives D-Day 80th anniversary speech from Pointe du Hoc
President Joe Biden spoke Friday from the coast of Normandy, France, highlighting the vital role the U.S. still plays in protecting global democracy from authoritarianism and tyranny. (Scripps News)
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Biden and other world leaders gather in Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day invasion
President Joe Biden is delivering remarks Thursday in Normandy, France, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion that changed the course of World War II. (Scripps News)
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Biden delivers remarks in Normandy on 80th anniversary of D-Day
U.S. President Joe Biden delivered remarks Thursday from Normandy, France, to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of World War II. (Scripps News)
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The last WWII vets converge on Normandy for D-Day and fallen friends and to cement their legacy
Veterans are remembering fallen friends, reliving the horrors of combat and blessing their good fortune for surviving. (Scripps News)
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Rewriting the record books: MLB incorporates Negro Leagues statistics
Hall of Famer Josh Gibson is the new MLB all-time hitting leader now that the league has decided to include Negro Leagues stats in its official historical database. (Scripps News)
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Rewriting the record books: MLB officially incorporates Negro Leagues statistics
Move aside, Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth, because there's a new name atop the MLB record books after the league announced it has officially incorporated Negro Leagues statistics. (Scripps News)
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2 sisters start an endometriosis support group to raise awareness
Endometriosis is a health condition that affects an estimated 1 in 10 women, and yet much is still unknown about the disease.
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Venezuelan author and artist bridges gap for bilingual children
Susie Jaramillo co-founded Encantos Media, becoming the first Latina CEO of a children's entertainment company in the U.S.
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Meet the woman running the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Janet Yang is an award-winning Hollywood producer and one of only four women to ever be named president of the Academy.