Trump Says US Will Take Back Control of Panama Canal If US Interests Threatened
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In ‘This Week in History,’ Hungarian communists arrest numerous Americans, conduct show trials, and push US diplomatic relations to the breaking point.
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The Founding Fathers agreed with a number of Aristotle’s ideas, including the notion that a government should help secure its citizens’ happiness.
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Both pilots were rescued, one with minor injuries, after the ‘apparent case of friendly fire,’ U.S. Central Command said in a statement.
7 Chinese Nationals Arrested on Guam for Illegal Entry During Key Missile Test
The Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency said at least four of the seven were found “in the vicinity of a military installation.”
American Families Find Joy in Simple, Traditional Christmas Celebrations
Blending religious rites and favorite traditions helps these families attain peace and happiness during the busiest season of the year.
Trump Names ‘The Apprentice’ Producer as Special Envoy to the United Kingdom
Burnett ‘will work to enhance diplomatic relations, focusing on areas of mutual interest, including trade ... and cultural exchanges,’ Trump said.
Floaters: Common Eye Phenomenon With 3 Main Causes
About 30 percent of Americans notice eye floaters, the flecks, cobwebs, or squiggly shadows drifting across one’s visual field.
Drone Operators Leery Over New Rules Proposed After Nationwide Aerial Sightings
One Missouri lawmaker wants to ban state government from using drones and parts made in China.
Austin Mayor Honors Shen Yun With Proclamation Ahead of 2025 World Tour
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Sen. Johnson: Why Trump Needs a ‘Secretary of Information Extraction’ to Restore Transparency
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Senate Judiciary Committee Report Calls for Ethics Changes at Supreme Court
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin says the high court ‘is mired in an ethical crisis of its own making.’
Son of Falun Gong Practitioner Imprisoned in China Seeks His Release
Ding Yunde, who is serving a 3-year jail term for his faith, is at risk of torture and abuse, his son says.
Lori Loughlin in First Major Role Since College Scandal: ‘Whole New Appreciation for Law Enforcement’
The actress is set to play Lt. Bishop in the upcoming Prime Video drama ‘On Call,’ five years after college admissions conviction.
Biden to Visit Italy in Final Days of His Presidency
President Joe Biden is set to meet with Pope Francis and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a trip to Italy from Jan. 9 to 12.
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Generosity: Losing a Little Means Gaining a Lot
Want to lower blood pressure and reduce stress? Science says: Be generous.
More Than 10,000 Pounds of Meat Products Recalled in 4 US States
Allergens in some of the food could result in life-threatening situations.
Biden Signs Funding Bill, Averting Government Shutdown
The bipartisan bill ensures funding through March 2025.
US Drops $10 Million Bounty Against Insurgent Syrian Islamist Leader
Ahmad al-Sharaa is the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a Sunni Islamist faction currently designated as a terrorist group by the U.S. government.
250 Years Ago, Part 2: The First Continental Congress and the Suffolk Resolves
Colonial America’s trek to freedom was paved with disagreements, but, at the end, the Laws of Nature prevailed on the road to the Revolutionary War.
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2 MLS-Bound College Stars Power Unseeded Vermont to NCAA Title
Two first-round MLS SuperDraft picks began their week by winning a national title with unseeded Vermont in the College Cup.
Suicide Rates Actually Lowest During Holidays, Study Finds
New research from the University of Pennysylvania challenges long-held misconceptions about suicide and the holiday season.
Suicide Rates Actually Lowest During Holidays, Study Finds
New research from the University of Pennysylvania challenges long-held misconceptions about suicide and the holiday season.
Nathaniel Palmer: The Accidental Polar Explorer
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‘Moby Dick’: Conquering Falsehood and Selfishness
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Gander, Newfoundland Welcomed Thousands in the Aftermath of 9/11
In this installment of ‘Forgotten History Matters,’ we learn about a small Canadian town that took in people stranded when their flights were diverted.
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Taking the Kids: And Checking out Holiday Lights Before They Are Gone
While kids are home for Christmas break, take them to see the lights around America.
The Effervescent Joy of Dog Sledding
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How a Small Town Saved Christmas in America
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In Willa Cather’s novel, heroine Alexandra Bergson’s life might seem tragic, but she lives it with calm resignation and abundant love.
The Dreams of Children: Christmas During the Great Depression
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The somber show tune performed by Judy Garland morphed into a transcending holiday hit.
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