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When presidents would send handwritten lists of their nominees to the Senate, things were a lot different
The US now faces the likelihood of a bruising and raucous set of confirmation hearings − a clear break from the cooperative system the founders established.
Righting a wrong, name by name − the Irei monument honors Japanese Americans imprisoned by the US government during World War II
The US government locked up nearly 126,000 Japanese Americans from 1942 to 1945, but never kept comprehensive records of all the people subjected to this unjustified incarceration.
Pearl Young, the first woman to work in a technical role at NASA, overcame barriers and ‘raised hell’ − her legacy continues today
Many of her male colleagues believed Pearl Young had an attitude problem based on her efforts to advocate for herself and her team.
The National Cold War Center and Woodrow Wilson Center partner to elevate the story of the war that saved the world
(BPT) - In 1987, President Ronald Reagan boldly stood before one of the iconic symbols of the Cold War and, in words that shape his legacy, demanded from the Soviet leader, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down …
Ancient fossil footprints are the first evidence of two different hominin species − Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei − living in the same place at the same time.
Clubs Casino compiled a ranking of the 10 biggest tournament cash prizes in poker history (adjusted for inflation) using data from The Hendon Mob.
OLBG compiled a list of 15 gambling scandals from numerous sports around the world.
The lame-duck period in the US is longer than in other Western democracies, which tend to make the transition over a period of just days.
Native American communities were elaborate consensus democracies, many of which had survived for generations because of careful attention to checking and balancing power.
OLBG shares the most popular and best-selling arcade games over the past 40-plus years.
The recent launch of the video game “Black Myth: Wukong” has broken numerous records around the world for the number of users. The game is set in the world of the famous Chinese novel “Journey to the West,” where players battle gods and demons of traditional popular Chinese religion.
(NewsUSA) - After Mining, Crafting, and Battling Through the In-Person, Immersive Minecraft Adventure, Each Guest Receives a Limited-Edition Half-Zombie, Half-Villager Cape World Premiere Set For …
Sqore compiled a ranking of the most popular sports for betting in the United States using data from Variety Intelligence Platform.
Palestinians in Gaza have begun receiving humanitarian aid delivered through a newly completed floating pier off the coast of the besieged territory. Built by the U.S. military and operated in coordination with the United Nations, …