9 Senate Races to Watch in November
In the West, Midwest, and Pennsylvania, competitive Senate races are underway that will shape the fate of whoever wins the presidency
‘Conclave’: Possibly 2024’s Best Dramatic Film
Cardinals pick a new pope. Who would have thought such a solemn and stately story would crackle with enough electricity to have you on the edge of your seat?
Popcorn and Caviar: Why Reading Books Matters
Books may be less popular now that technology is ubiquitous, but they’re no less relevant. Crack open a book to enrich your daily life.
How Deception Helped the British Win World War II
Robert Hutton brings Dudley Clarke, the brilliant British intelligence officer who pioneered deceptive tactics, back to life in ‘The Illusionist.’
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US Government Invests Over $2.4 Billion in State Railroad, Bridge Improvements
Illinois will receive over $157 million for its Springfield Rail Improvements Project.
Trump Speaks to Press From Garbage Truck Amid Fallout From Biden ‘Garbage’ Comment
‘I have to begin by saying 250 million Americans are not garbage,’ Trump told rallygoers.
High Gaza Death Toll Figures Generate Controversy
Those decrying Gaza’s high human death toll are countered by those suggesting nearly half of them are Hamas and more were their family members.
Dodgers Win World Series in 5 Games, Overcome 5-run Deficit With Help of Errors to Beat Yankees 7–6
The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second World Series championship in five seasons.
Day in Photos: Severe Flash Floods, Murder Trials, and Honoring Victims of Communism
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Why Many Young Men Are Backing Trump
A week out from the presidential election, there are warning signs for Democrats among the crucial voting bloc, which has historically been split about 50–50.
E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders: 90 Cases Now Reported
CDC says ‘risk to the public is very low,’ as actions have been taken to remove the onions suspected to be the cause of the outbreak.
PepsiCo Closing 4 Bottling Plants, Cutting Nearly 400 Jobs
The company aims to streamline operations amid financial challenges.
Private Sector Job Gains Beat Forecasts but Manufacturing Weakness Persists
U.S. private sector employment added 233,000 new positions in October, though the manufacturing sector shed jobs.
Just Half the Leases Sold for Offshore Wind Development in Gulf of Maine
While supporters say such development can generate more clean energy, fishermen have protested against the projects, saying they harm their livelihood.
Voter Registration Investigations Launched in Pennsylvania County Amid Claims of Possible Fraud
Former President Trump highlighted the matter in a Truth Social post earlier this week, while the Pennsylvania secretary of state has responded.
Judge Orders Pennsylvania County to Not Turn Away Mail-In Ballot Applicants
Republicans are asking a court to order the board of elections not to turn away prospective mail-in ballot voters who are waiting in line by 5 p.m. ET.
North Carolina Appeals Court Rules Against Republican National Committee
Republicans sued because they said letting overseas voters who have never lived in North Carolina cast ballots is unconstitutional.
Harris Distances Herself From Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Comment as Trump Says ‘They Mean It’
‘I strongly disagree with any criticism of people based on who they vote for,’ Harris said.
Supreme Court Allows Virginia to Remove Noncitizens From Voter Rolls
Virginia argued that a lower court misinterpreted a federal voting law.
Trump and Harris: A Policy Comparison
Here is an overview of the platforms of the Republican and Democratic nominees in the 2024 election.
US Economy Grows in 3rd Quarter, Driven by Surge in Consumer, Government Spending
Consumer spending and government expenditures continue to prop up the world’s largest economy.
At Least 95 Dead as Flash Floods Devastate Southern Spain
The death toll from Storm Dana is expected to rise as search and rescue efforts continue in outlying areas of Valencia and Castilla-La Mancha regions.
Uncertainty Surrounds Alleged Assassination Attempt on Former Bolivian President
The current administration of President Luis Arce denies any involvement while Evo Morales said the gunfire attack was meant to take his life.
‘Emperor of the Seas: Kublai Khan and the Making of China’
Author Jack Weatherford’s biography of the khan depicts a ruler who forged the Middle Kingdom as a naval empire.
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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?
A Nation Divided
Poem by an American Patriot
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More Frustration for Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi League
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty kick and Al-Nassr was eliminated with a 1–0 loss to Al-Taawoun in the King’s Cup.
More Frustration for Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi League
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty kick and Al-Nassr was eliminated with a 1–0 loss to Al-Taawoun in the King’s Cup.
Singer Kacey Musgraves Says Her ‘Brave Dog’ Is Recovering After Tangling With Rattlesnake
The singer’s rescue dog, Pepper, was bitten by a Timber rattlesnake last week.
Singer Kacey Musgraves Says Her ‘Brave Dog’ Is Recovering After Tangling With Rattlesnake
The singer’s rescue dog, Pepper, was bitten by a Timber rattlesnake last week.
Why Sleep Is So Important After a Heart Attack
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a heart attack. Many don’t realize that sleep plays a vital role in recovery.
Why Sleep Is So Important After a Heart Attack
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a heart attack. Many don’t realize that sleep plays a vital role in recovery.
‘Father of the Bride’: A Playful Look at Poignant Traditions
Spencer Tracy plays the father of the bride (Elizabeth Taylor). The amusing film might help dads everywhere be at ease when a daughter marries.
Cesky Krumlov Castle: The Renaissance in the Czech Republic
In this installment of Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages, we visit a castle in the Bohemian Renaissance style.
‘Father of the Bride’: A Playful Look at Poignant Traditions
Spencer Tracy plays the father of the bride (Elizabeth Taylor). The amusing film might help dads everywhere be at ease when a daughter marries.
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Are Golden, Gooey and Absolutely Foolproof
The air fryer is the answer to always crispy, always gooey grilled cheese sandwiches.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Turkey Has Plenty to Explore Beyond Istanbul
The villages of Turkey have modernized but it’s still a place where visitors can slow down and enjoy simpler life.
Why You Should Give Myrtle Beach Another Chance for Your Beach Trip
Stay at a vacation condo, eat great food, and relax at Myrtle Beach.
4 Award-Winning Female Travelers Share Their Favorite Solo Destinations
For the first solo trip, Europe is a good choice.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Turkey Has Plenty to Explore Beyond Istanbul
The villages of Turkey have modernized but it’s still a place where visitors can slow down and enjoy simpler life.
‘The Ballad of Baby Doe’: An Opera Based on an American Tragedy
The second-most produced American opera has an interesting backstory.
Emily Dickinson’s Inspirational Poem on Hope
In ‘“Hope” is the thing with feathers,’ the poet creates a tender, enduring image.
How a Dinner in France Gave Birth to the Statue of Liberty
In ‘This Week in History,’ a French statesman envisions a gift of friendship for America; 21 years later, the United States unveils the symbol of liberty.
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