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80th anniversary of World War Two atomic bombing, in Hiroshima

World Aug 06

At 80th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing, survivors fear lessons may be forgotten as nuclear threat rises

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Arts Aug 05

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‘The Devil Reached Toward the Sky’ documents motivation and development of the atomic bomb

The U.S. altered the course of history 80 years ago when it dropped the atomic bomb on Japan. It was an audacious move that ultimately led to the end of World War II. The motivation and secrecy surrounding its development…

By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

World Aug 03

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The beach is a popular summer destination, but for ancient Greeks it was a different story

Beach vacations only became popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the lifestyle of the wealthy in Western countries.

By Marie-Claire Beaulieu, The Conversation

Science Jul 06

Cans of soda are displayed in a case at Kwik Stops Liquor in San Diego
Pop, soda or coke? A linguist explains the history behind the various names for the drink

How did a ‘health drink’ from the early 1800s spawn so many names and variations? An expert in American dialects explains.

By Valerie M. Fridland, The Conversation

Nation Jul 05

Daily Life in Washington D.C. as U.S. President Donald Trump Comteplates Military Action in Iran
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What the U.S. has accomplished in 250 years of innovation and what’s next

President Donald Trump went to Iowa on Thursday to start the countdown to the nation’s 250th Independence Day next year. To mark the anniversary, the nonpartisan Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress is looking at 250 years…

By John Yang, Zoie Lambert

Jun 26

As the United Nations turns 80, here are some key moments from its history

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

Here are some of the United Nations' history-making events as the world body marks the anniversary of its founding on June 26, 1945, when the U.N. Charter was signed by 50 countries in San Francisco.

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Jun 04

As U.S. veterans plan protest for D-Day, here’s a look at their nearly 250-year history of fighting for their benefits

By Jamie Rowen, The Conversation

Veterans across the United States will gather on June 6, 2025, to protest the Trump administration’s cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as the slashing of staff and programs throughout the government.

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May 18

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What scientists have learned from Mount St. Helens’ devastating eruption, 45 years later

By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Gerard Edic

It was 45 years ago today when Mount St. Helens erupted, triggering the biggest landslide in Earth’s recorded history and creating an ash cloud that reached across the country. John Yang looks back at the deadliest and most destructive volcanic…

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May 15

Harvard thought its faded Magna Carta was a cheap copy. It’s actually more than 700 years old

By Michael Casey, Associated Press

The university had purchased the stained faded document for less than $30.

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May 09

WATCH: First lady Melania Trump unveils new stamp for former first lady Barbara Bush

By Fatima Hussein, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Daughter Dorothy “Doro” Bush Koch said “it’s unlikely that mom ever pictured herself on the postage stamp, and it’s very likely that she would be wondering what all this fuss is about."…

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