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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a $565-million line of credit to the Maldives during his visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago

The U.S. Postal Service is turning 250

The U.S. Postal Service is marking its upcoming 250th anniversary with the release of new commemorative stamps

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History books often show us the polished side of famous people. But the truth is, many historical figures had habits and quirks that would raise eyebrows today. These odd behaviors shaped their lives and sometimes even changed the world. Knowing about these weird sides can make history feel more real…

Right around the Fourth of July, Americans pay renewed attention to the country’s crucial founding document, the Declaration of Independence. Whether Republican or Democrat or independent, some will say – with reverence – that adherence to the values expressed in the declaration is what makes them American.

ANALYSIS – Talking about death is hard, and talking about politics isn’t much easier. Tackling the two together can feel nearly impossible.

Some players like the game to mimic the real world. Others like to play as Gandhi but nuke their enemies into oblivion.

Nothing is more certain than death and taxes, Benjamin Franklin famously declared. And, since 1916, the federal government has imposed an estate tax on the transfer of property owned at death.

Here’s why this photograph, with its sensation of psychological disconnection, works –and the compact Leica gear behind it

Philadelphia’s Speling Reform Asoshiashun wasn’t the only group to demand a simpler way of putting things in print