Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Trump Attorney General Consideration
‘It is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance transition,’ Gaetz says.
How Doughnuts Saved the Day During World War I
When the Doughboys of World War I needed a morale boost, the women volunteers known as the ‘Donut Lassies’ met the challenge.
Real Poetry Part 2: The Antidote to the Ersatz and Confused
Part 2 of this extended article shows what ’real' poetry is and what it can offer.
‘Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.’ A Man of the Cloth Takes on Evil
This little-known story of a German cleric is a welcome addition to World War II film history.
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Tracking Every Trump Cabinet Pick
The president-elect is selecting his Cabinet nominees after winning the 2024 presidential election.
Trump Plans to Use Impoundment to Cut Spending—What Is It?
Trump will challenge the constitutionality of a 1974 law limiting the president’s power to withhold federal funds.
Record-Setting Travel Expected for Thanksgiving
More than 18 million airline passengers are expected between Nov. 26 and Dec. 2.
Buttigieg Defends New Airline Rules After CEOs Make Critical Comments
The transportation secretary replied to comments from the heads of two major carriers expressing hope for less regulatory oversight in the future.
What to Expect From DOGE
The project plans to cut roughly $2 trillion from the federal budget, or 30 percent of annual government spending.
New York Times’ Attacks Detached From Reality, Shen Yun Artists Say
Artists said they are baffled that their efforts to work hard on their craft are being used against them.
High-Dose Vitamin C Doubles Pancreatic Cancer Patient Survival Rates: Clinical Trial
Life expectancy with chemotherapy alone is eight months, while adding high-dose intravenous vitamin C resulted in 16 months of survival.
Mexican President Says She Has Plan to Receive Deported Mexicans From US
Trump has indicated he may deploy military assets to carry out deportations.
Senators on Both Sides Reprimand Visa, Mastercard Over Swipe Fees
‘The retailers and merchants across America have had it,’ said Sen. Durbin.
Brazilian Authorities Indict Former President Bolsonaro on Coup Allegations
The charges follow the breach of Brazilian government buildings on Jan. 8, 2023, following former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s 2022 election loss.
FEMA Director Sounds Alarm Over Disaster Funding After Recent Hurricanes
Without the funds, ‘our ability to respond to new disasters could be jeopardized,’ FEMA’s Deanne Criswell says.
Beijing Denies Knowledge of Its Ship Being Monitored Following Baltic Sea Data Cable Cuts
The Swedish navy has completed its investigation of one damaged sea cable and is now examining a second, with results to be handed over to police.
Texas Gov. Abbott Directs State Agencies to Divest From China
Abbott’s divestment directive is the latest in a string of orders he issued this week to protect Texans from CCP influence.
Attorneys General Urge Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
Rep. Steve Scalise has expressed concerns that the current version of KOSA would give the federal government more censorship power.
Illinois Supreme Court Reverses Jussie Smollett’s Conviction for Orchestrating Hate Crime Hoax
Smollett’s conviction for felony disorderly conduct related to false claims about a hate crime attack has been overturned due to process violations.
Marjorie Taylor Greene to Chair New DOGE Oversight Subcommittee
Greene said subcommittee will hold hearings to give ’transparency and truth to the American people.’
Virginia Gov. Can’t Remove State From Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Judge Rules
A Floyd County judge found the Air Pollution Control Board acted unlawfully when it voted to withdraw the state from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Post-Election Poll Shows Americans Want Trump to Focus on Inflation in His First 100 Days
The survey shows 35 percent of Americans see inflation as the top issue.
Pennsylvania County Official Apologizes for Controversial Comments on Ballot-Counting
Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia offered the apology during a meeting this week.
Gov. Abbott Targets CCP Infiltration in Texas
‘China has made it clear that they can—and will—target and attack America’s critical infrastructure,’ the governor said.
Tennyson’s Beautiful Articulation of Grief: ‘Break, Break, Break’
Alfred, Lord Tennyson channeled grief over his friend’s death into poetry that spans generations and situations.
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Cutting the Budget
In an effort to change the objective of a bureaucracy, you need to establish goals and rewards for success in achieving those goals.
There Was a Time
Someday, maybe, God will decide we’ve suffered enough, and ... then we will return.
The Untold Stories of the Tiananmen Massacre
We will never know how many people were massacred the night of June 3‒4, 1989
A History of the American Nation
A patriotic poem by Ted Schneider
Of Cars and Kids
Why should our kids have to settle for a Trabant, or a Pyonghwa, education when they could have a BMW?
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Empower the World with Your Story: Share Love, Inspiration, and Hope with Millions
When This Military Mom Noticed Her Son’s Deployment Wasn’t Receiving Care Packages, She Baked Them Cookies and a Movement Was Born
When Santina Flynn noticed her son’s deployment wasn’t receiving care packages, she baked them cookies, and a movement was born.
UConn’s Geno Auriemma Sets Mark for Most Wins in NCAA Basketball History
Auriemma picked up his 1,217th victory on Wednesday night, breaking a tie he held with Tara VanDerveer for the most wins for any women’s or men’s coach.
UConn’s Geno Auriemma Sets Mark for Most Wins in NCAA Basketball History
Auriemma picked up his 1,217th victory on Wednesday night, breaking a tie he held with Tara VanDerveer for the most wins for any women’s or men’s coach.
History Encapsulated: Harrison Family Plantation
In this installment in ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we visit one rural Virginia property, home to much American history.
The Fall and Second Act of O. Henry
America’s favorite short story writer found a silver lining during his time in prison.
David Nail’s ‘A Campfire Christmas’
Country musician David Nail’s heartfelt acoustic release is a peaceful addition to a holiday playlist.
‘Pink Palace’: The Heart of Scotland’s Drumlanrig Castle
Scotland’s Drumlanrig Castle remains a tribute to the Douglas clan history.
History Encapsulated: Harrison Family Plantation
In this installment in ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we visit one rural Virginia property, home to much American history.
The Air Fryer Helped Deliver a Juicy Pork Chop With a Crispy Crust, No Oil Required
Crispy pork chops are filled with flavor and exciting to eat.
Readers’ Trip to Switzerland, Austria, and Germany Is a Blend of Mountains, Cows, Cheese, and Beer
Find ties to Einstein, Mozart, and other famous people in these countries while enjoying local food and culture.
Spending Kids Inheritance and Boys II Zen Trips Are the Trends to Watch in 2025
Boomers are choosing to travel and focus on their own happiness.
Taking the Kids: And Chasing Away the Grinch This Holiday Season
Seeing the beautiful Christmas decorations will chase the grumpy mood out of anyone.
Readers’ Trip to Switzerland, Austria, and Germany Is a Blend of Mountains, Cows, Cheese, and Beer
Find ties to Einstein, Mozart, and other famous people in these countries while enjoying local food and culture.
Ex Libris: Ray Bradbury
In this article in our ‘Ex Libris’ series, we visit a teller of tales, whose university was a library and whose work celebrates dozens of other writers.
Duccio’s ‘Maestà’ at the Met
For the first time in 250 years, a sequence of Duccio’s famed altarpiece is on display at the Met’s ‘Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300–1350.’
Baltimore’s Basilica: The Nation’s First Cathedral
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,” we visit America’s first masterpiece of religious architecture.
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