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Kamala Harris to Take Oath on Bible From 'Second Mom' at Inaugural Ceremony
Harris carried the same Bible into the U.S. Capitol when she was sworn in as senator for California in 2017.
Trump Grants Clemency to Fewer Petitioners Than Predecessors in 120 Years
When looking at the raw numbers of pardons and commutations, the president is low on the list compared to his predecessors as he granted clemency to only about 1.7 percent of the people who petitioned him for it.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021: 11 of His Moving and Memorable Quotes
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."
Sarah Ferguson Writes Mills & Boon Romance Novel Based on Her Own Life
Prince Andrew's ex-wife recorded a bizarre promotional video to launch her Mills & Boon romantic novel with "parallels from my life," saying—"follow your heart. But do you dare?"
Alex Trebek's Final Night as 'Jeopardy!' Host Closes on an Emotional Note
A memorial video to the late host caps the last episode he taped before passing.
TikTok Awash With Bizarre Videos Questioning Whether Helen Keller Existed
TikTok users are falsely claiming that Helen Keller either did not exist or was not really deaf and blind.
Where Did Santa Claus Originate From? The History of Santa Claus Explained
Consider yourself warned: The stories are pretty dark.
Why Mark David Chapman Killed John Lennon
The Beatles icon was murdered by Mark David Chapman on December 8, 1980, in a death that shocked the world and continues to inspire grief, anger and wonder.
Pearl Harbor Day 2020: Photos from the Attack
It's been 79 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor, which brought the United States into World War II. These photos from the battle are a stark reminder of those lost.
Legendary 'Miracle' Rings Linked to Bishops With Healing Powers Discovered
In a weird coincidence, the rings were found in the same spot that they were found in a novel about the legend of the rings.
5 Other Contributions Rosa Parks Made to Civil Rights Movement
Despite being best known for refusing to give up her seat on an Alabama bus, Rosa Parks made numerous contributions to the Civil Rights movement and other political causes throughout her life.
What Does Black Friday Mean? Origin, History and Why It Starts the Shopping
Despite resistance from retailers, the name has been used to describe the start to the holiday shopping season for nearly 60 years.
Thanksgiving is Worth Defending
There is something deeply unifying about knowing that every family in every corner of the country is eating (more or less) the same meal and sharing in the same traditions.
Project Hopes to Recreate Smells of 16th Century Europe
The "historical encyclopedia of scent" will be the first of its kind.
Closest State Races in U.S. Presidential Election History
Two of the country's tightest state battles in presidential election history were in Maryland in 1832 and 1904.
Trump Could Become Only 5th President in 100 Years to Not Win Re-election
National polling currently shows Trump's Democratic challenger for the White House, Joe Biden, with a healthy popularity lead over his rival.
Trump Has Overwhelming Chance of Winning if Popular Vote Close, Per Study
Biden only has a 12 percent chance of defeating Trump if the popular vote is very close, a recent study of the Electoral College finds.
What Would Past Presidents Tell Trump? This New Book Imagines Just That
James Mikel Wilson's "Ghosts of Presidents Past" is an allegory that envisions what past presidents would tell the current one if they visited him, a la "A Christmas Carol."
Are Jews Indigenous People? Here's What a Native American Jew Thinks
As indigenous people who reclaimed our ancestral homeland, we must be sensitive to others undergoing that same process.
Pennsylvania Columbus Statue Wrapped in Plastic Ahead of Planned Removal
The controversial Pennsylvania effigy is covered up in anticipation of its removal, but the local Italian American community is fighting to save it
Why Gal Gadot's 'Cleopatra' Casting is Dividing the Internet
The "Wonder Woman" star is reuniting with filmmaker Patty Jenkins for the biopic which is tentatively titled, "Cleopatra"—but many are asking if the role should go to a Black actress.
Google Honors Mary Ann Shadd Cary, Groundbreaking Black Newspaper Editor
Shadd Cary was born on October 9, 1823 in Wilmington in northern Delaware to abolitionist parents.
Who is Fred Kahn? The College Student is The Reason We Have Debates
While the debates as we know them began in 1960, they may not have begun at all if it wasn't for a college student in 1956.
Despite Trump's Threats, California Plans Anti-Racist School Curriculum
California's new anti-racism programs are directed at students, educators and lawmakers, but the president may try to stop it all.
240 Years Ago Today, Benedict Arnold Committed Treason
Arnold probably would've preferred to be associated with a breakfast dish, rather than what he's actually famous for.
Who Was Robert Galbraith Heath?
The scientist is most well-known for his studies into schizophrenia and gay conversion therapy.
Trump Repeats 'Patriotic Education' Pledge After 1619 Project Threat
The president told a rally crowd that he would bring an end to the "radical indoctrination" of students in his second term.
Trump Accused of Censorship Over 1619 Project Threat
President Donald Trump said the Department of Education is "looking at" whether schools plan to use the 1619 Project in their curricula.
Trump Orders Historic Military Newspaper Stars and Stripes Shut Down
The decision from the Pentagon to close the paper down comes shortly after a "Military Times" poll that showed Trump's popularity with the troops has declined.
Turns Out the Word 'Bear' Isn't the Real One for Everyone's Favorite Picnic Basket Thief
The real word that meant "bear" has been lost by most languages.