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Newsom suspends landmark environmental laws to ease rebuilding in wildfire zones
Landmark California environmental laws will be suspended for wildfire victims seeking to rebuild their homes and businesses, according to…
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Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend had disturbing search history
A Michigan man who was arrested following the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend allegedly searched "is blood traceable" and "how to beat…
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Column: Jimmy Carter, Joe Biden and revisionist presidential history
For my entire career, it’s seemed, the Republican Party has run against Jimmy Carter. From my novice reporter days in Texas beginning…
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A long, freezing wait for a few hushed moments: a people's farewell to Jimmy Carter
WASHINGTON — First came the public pomp, in dying hours of winter daylight: a horse-drawn caisson bearing the flag-draped casket,…
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A very different Jan. 6 as Congress gathers to certify the 2024 election results
WASHINGTON — Four years after a violent mob stormed the Capitol, a full Congress is set to gather to certify the 2024 election, formally…
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Column: History gets Jimmy Carter wrong, both underrated and overrated
In the lives of public figures a tale often takes hold and that narrative becomes their story. In the case of Jimmy Carter, it goes like…
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Column: After a bruising election year in America what will 2025 bring?
SACRAMENTO — How do you summarize — or make sense of — 2024? It’s been a year of upheaval, division, winners and losers. And perhaps most…
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Former Phillies, Expos Infielder Who Scored First Run in Team History Dies
Gary Sutherland was never a star baseball player, but he played a significant role in the history of the Montreal Expos franchise.…
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California Rep. Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after an injury in Europe
WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) was admitted to a hospital for evaluation after she sustained an injury…
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50 Best Performing Stocks in History
Ever wondered which stocks have made the biggest impact over the years? We’re diving into the top 50 best-performing stocks in history.…
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Pre-Hispanic pyramid structure discovered during roadwork in Mexico
Roadwork uncovered a large pyramid-shaped structure dated to pre-Hispanic times in Mexico, the country's National Institute of…
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Largest Bet Ever Placed in History
In the world of gambling, some bets stand out not just for their size but for the stories behind them. From legendary figures to shocking…
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Hindenburg Research: Company History
Hindenburg Research has made a name for itself in the world of finance by focusing on uncovering hidden truths about companies. Founded by…
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Biggest Gambling Losses in History
Gambling can be thrilling, but it can also lead to huge losses. Throughout history, there have been many stories of people who lost a lot…
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The History of Chick-fil-A
From humble beginnings in 1946 in a small town in the heart of Texas, it soon became one of the world’s largest fast-food chains in the…
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The Twenty-first Century’s Best Works of Native American History
As Ned Blackhawk points out in his National Book Award-winning “The Rediscovery of America,” most histories of the United States’ origin…
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These Are the Worst Pokémon in the History of the Franchise
Over the last nearly 30 years, hundreds of Pokémon have been designed and released across nine generations of the franchise. From the…
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Man finds rare 89 million-year-old tooth of ancient hunter in Texas cave
A man has wowed internet users with his fascinating discovery, showing an incredibly old tooth belonging to an ancient animal in a cave in…
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Marlena Velez—TikTok star's criminal history revealed
A Florida TikToker's Get Ready With Me video for a trip to Target took an unexpected twist when she was allegedly caught stealing more…
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History is useless for Wall Street pros betting on stock rally
Investors have a challenge in betting on the usual stock market rally that tends to arrive after a presidential election: With the S&P 500…
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Litman: Trump's election ended Jack Smith's tenure. But he still has one more important job to do
In George Orwell’s classic depiction of an authoritarian society, “Nineteen Eighty-four,” a key component of political control is the…
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Trump taps Linda McMahon as Education secretary, a pro-wrestling mogul with little school experience
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is nominating Linda McMahon, a billionaire professional wrestling mogul and…
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Woman gets ready in seconds using ancient-history-inspired beauty routine
A woman's unique, ancient-history-inspired beauty routine has amazed viewers online, amassing more than 9 million views on Instagram in…
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Annette Gordon-Reed on the Dark Side of the American Story
Annette Gordon-Reed is a historian and a professor at Harvard Law School. She won the 2008 National Book Award and the 2009 Pulitzer Prize…