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Juneteenth is the most widely known US emancipation celebration – but it’s not the only one

The federal holiday recognizes when enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas found out they were free. But New York, Ohio, Mississippi and Florida have their own freedom days

The Guardian - US

Parties and proclamations: Juneteenth across the diaspora

While Juneteenth has become the most famous celebration marking the end of slavery, it is far from the only one

The Guardian - UK

What is Juneteenth in the US and how is it celebrated?

It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after the Civil War's end and two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.

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Mourners pay respects to late US Rep. Charles Rangel as his body lies in state at New York City Hall

Mourners are paying their respects to former U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel as his body lies in state at New York City Hall

The Independent UK

Trump's military parade is a US outlier in peacetime but parades and reviews have a long history

The military parade commemorating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and coinciding with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday will be a new spectacle for many Americans

The Independent UK

9 Dog Names Inspired by Famous Heroes

Finding the perfect name for a new furry friend is no small task—especially when you want it to reflect personality, courage, or a touch of epic flair. Whether your pup is bold, loyal, goofy, or gentle, a heroic name adds charm and character. These dog names inspired by famous heroes…

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Jon Voight praises Trump as the ‘greatest president since Abraham Lincoln’ in LA protests rant

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Jon Voight calls Newsom a ‘lying dog’ over LA protests while heaping praise on Trump

‘He is the greatest president since Abraham Lincoln!’ the 86-year-old Hollywood actor said Tuesday

The Independent UK

Debates over presidential power to suspend habeas corpus resurface in Trump administration

The principle of habeas corpus, a legal phrase, is a simple one: Translated from the Latin as “produce the body,” it provides that a judge may compel prosecutors to supply evidence to determine whether someone has been legally detained or arrested.

The Conversation

5 Presidents and Their Surprising Favorite Foods

When we think of U.S. presidents, images of power, diplomacy, and leadership come to mind. But behind the scenes, these leaders had personal tastes and cravings just like the rest of us. Some of their favorite foods might surprise you, offering a glimpse into their personalities and preferences. Let’s delve…

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A Virginia museum found 4 Confederate soldiers' remains. It's trying to identify them

Archaeologists in Virginia are trying to identify the remains of four Confederate soldiers who were killed in the Civil War

The Independent UK

Former Harvard president urges people to ‘speak out’ against threats to US democracy

New York Times published a Memorial Day essay by Drew Gilpin Faust as university spars with Trump administration

The Guardian - US

20 Last-Minute Decisions That Changed History For Better Or For Worse

Sometimes a decision made in the blink of an eye can even change the course of history.

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Voices: Mea Culpa: ‘He gave it 1,188 per cent’

Our chief pedant, John Rentoul, wrestles with some murky figures in last week’s Independent

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President Lincoln's blood-stained gloves sold for more than €6 million at debt-relief auction

Items worn by President Abraham Lincoln the night he was assassinated have fetched more than €6 million at an auction to pay off a 20-year-old debt incurred by the Lincoln Presidential Foundation.

The Guardian - UK

The UK risks falling apart. Keir Starmer can mend it now – but he doesn’t have much time

The PM has little choice. Unless he brings the fractured nations together, none can move forward, and neither can he, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Independent UK

Abraham Lincoln’s blood-stained gloves sold as millions raised at controversial auction

The items were separated from a collection that was intended to be available for public display

The Independent UK

Chicago auction house under fire for selling off items on Lincoln’s body the night he was killed

A Chicago auction house will sell some of President Abraham Lincoln’s belongings, including blood-stained gloves he had in his pocket the night he was killed.

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Salon

Noem can't define habeas corpus

The head of DHS argued that the legal principle gives carte blanche to deport migrants

Reason

What Kristi Noem Gets Wrong About Habeas Corpus

The legal principle safeguards civil liberties, protecting even unpopular people from the government.

The Independent UK

Trump's Homeland Security secretary says habeas corpus lets him 'remove people from this country'

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the constitutional provision that allows people to legally challenge their detention by the government is actually a tool the Trump administration can use in its broader crackdown at the U.S.-Mexico border

Latin Times

Kristi Noem Ridiculed for Claiming Habeas Corpus Gives Trump Right 'To Remove People From This Country': 'She Has No Clue'

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem fumbled when asked to define habeas corpus in a Senate hearing, sparking a wave of exasperation and mockery online.

Latin Times

Trump's Face Plastered on USDA Building Draws North Korea, Russia Comparisons: 'He Is Going Full On Dear Leader'

A massive portrait of President Trump now hangs from the front of USDA headquarters in Washington, DC, sparking comparisons to authoritarian regimes.

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32 Vintage Photos That Allow Us To See History Up Close

These historical photos are like mini time machines that bring us back in time.

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37 Vintage Photos That Allow Us To See History Up Close

These historical photos are like mini time machines that bring us back in time.

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