The World Trade Center towers collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001, in the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil. America was not at war with any of the countries where the terrorists lived or trained…
As long as there have been ships there have been shipwrecks, and people have endeavored to find them, seeking treasure, artifacts, and historical insight into long-gone worlds. Since oceanography and maritime archeologist Robert Ballard…
There’s something about a piano ballad that just tugs at our heartstrings. There’s something about someone sitting at a piano and singing an emotional song that has the potential to be incredibly moving. If…
Sanctions against Russia have intensified since Moscow sent troops, armored vehicles, and tanks rolling into Ukraine in February, sparking Europe’s first war since the tumultuous 1990s breakup of Yugoslavia. More than 13,000 sanctions have…
Police departments are designed to serve and protect society. Despite calls to defund the police, they remain an essential part of most communities, fighting crime and keeping residents safe. On average, nationwide, there were…
The United States has thousands and thousands of sites marked for cleanup by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. At the top of this list are 1,333 on the Superfund National Priorities List, or NPL,…
High-profile unlawful killings by police officers in recent years have put American law enforcement under intense public scrutiny. Outrage over abuses of power, most notably the murder of George Floyd, led many to advocate…
There are about 18 million military veterans in the U.S. Most served during the Vietnam- or Gulf Wars-eras with very few World War II veterans still alive today. Veterans live across the country, mostly…
Today a national historic site in Massachusetts, the Springfield Armory has been at the forefront of U.S. Army’s firearm innovation for nearly two centuries. Among the armory’s inventions was the .30-06 Springfield rifle cartridge…
We’ve certainly come a long way from “Spot” and “Fido.” When it comes to naming a pet dog or cat, the possibilities are literally endless, and new pet owners aren’t afraid to get creative.…
The United States is frequently referred to as the richest country on earth. The basis for this is the country’s gross domestic product, or GDP. At last count, the U.S. has a GDP of…
America’s love of Mexican food has implanted plenty of Spanish words into our everyday lexicon. But when not ordering a quesadilla or tamale at the local taquería, we may still be using Spanish words…
The holiday season is here, and many people are buying gifts online and having them delivered to their homes. Often, this means packages are left out in areas that are visible to passersby, and…
At one time, music to a musician’s ears was the phrase “Number one with a bullet.” That was the music industry lexicon for a fast-moving song that reached the pinnacle of the Billboard Hot…
In 2021, nearly 34 million Americans, including 9 million children, were food insecure, with many relying on charities to feed themselves and their families. This year, thanks to the worst inflation in nearly 40…
