SI:AM | The Numbers Behind MLB’s New Rules It’s a whole new ballgame. Sports Illustrated · Apr 7, 2023
Alaska Native Scouts feted 67 years after rescuing Navy crew Sixteen Alaska Native men are being honored for rescuing the crew of a U.S. Navy plane shot down over the Bering Strait by Soviet fighter jets nearly 70 years ago The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2023
Congress takes reins of prayer breakfast from secretive Christian evangelical group Lawmakers have taken more control of the National Prayer Breakfast from the group that ran it for seven decades after concerns rose over influence peddling and attendees, including a Russian spy. WEKU · Feb 2, 2023
65 Years Ago, the First American Satellite Radically Reshaped the Space Race Explorer 1 marked the entry of science into what had been a military affair. Inverse · Feb 1, 2023
Newt Gingrich warns Republicans that Joe Biden is winning the fight Former speaker who led charge against Bill Clinton raises eyebrows with column heralding Democrat’s first-term success The Guardian - US · Dec 3, 2022
Lincoln made a Thanksgiving plea for peace. Let’s now envision a world without war or hunger. On Thanksgiving, as you enjoy time with family and great food, be an advocate for peace and unity for all. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 23, 2022
Europe’s Unsolved Energy Puzzle How the quest for resources has shaped the continent. Foreign Affairs · Sep 27, 2022
Queen Elizabeth's secret recipe for pancakes goes viral in aftermath of her death The Queen had promised it to President Eisenhower and his wife when they met at Balmoral Castle Irish Mirror · Sep 19, 2022
Charles' history with US presidents: He's met 10 of past 14 Hanging out with Richard Nixon's daughter The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022
From Truman to Biden, the queen's meetings with presidents were formal, fun or awkward Over seven decades, the late queen met with 13 of the last 14 American presidents. Such moments highlight the close friendship between the U.S. and Britain, but there was also occasional awkwardness. WEKU · Sep 12, 2022
Over 70 years Queen Elizabeth met 13 US presidents (and graciously overlooked several faux pas) The Queen’s record reign spanned 14 presidencies, from Truman to Joe Biden – and met all but one The Guardian - US · Sep 11, 2022
Justin Fox: Biden's economy has the best growth record since Clinton We’re more than a year-and-a-half into Joe Biden’s presidency, with full second-quarter economic growth numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis now in hand. Which seems like as good a time as any for another installment in my occasional series comparing growth rates under U.S. presidents — which somewhat… Tribune News Service · Aug 31, 2022
What 3 past Taiwan Strait crises can teach us about U.S.-China tensions today Both the U.S. and China stepped up military activity in the region ahead of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit. Here's what is different now from crises in the Taiwan Strait decades ago. WEKU · Aug 2, 2022
Aviator Amelia Earhart honored with statue at U.S. Capitol After years of effort, a statue of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart now stands in the U.S. Capitol The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022
Benzinga · Jul 8, 2022 Could Vladimir Putin And Russia Reclaim Alaska From The US? The U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867 and later made the territory the 49th state. A new report from a Russian lawmaker suggests Russia could “reclaim” the territory.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 14, 2022 History shows us politicians can come together for good. They must do it now on gun safety. Leaders need to break free from the allegiance to political party. Elected officials must remember they serve the people, and not a political party or a certain leader’s ambitions.
Reason · Jun 1, 2022 Secret City Recounts the Gay History of D.C. In his new book, James Kirchick focuses on homosexuals' relationship with national politics during a time when gays were banned from working for the federal government.
The Conversation · May 12, 2022 Tucker Carlson pulls from an old playbook as he stokes anxiety about a masculinity crisis Promotions for “The End of Men,” Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s forthcoming documentary, lament “The total collapse of testosterone levels in American men.”
Los Angeles Times · Apr 28, 2022 Mark Z. Barabak: Is Dianne Feinstein facing pressure to quit the Senate because she's a woman? No, she is not When Chuck Grassley was first elected to public office, Dwight Eisenhower was president and Alaska and Hawaii were brand new states.
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022 Bridget Brink named as US ambassador to Ukraine President Joe Biden named Bridget Brink as his nominee for ambassador to Ukraine on Monday
Salon · Feb 20, 2022 Adlai Stevenson and the bomb When most Americans were overdosed on Cold War propaganda, a two-time presidential loser made a difference
Space · Jan 20, 2021 Presidential Visions for Space Exploration: From Ike to Biden A brief look at how each American president helped shape and steer American activities in space.