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‘They did it for their children': Descendants honor soldiers in Battle of Bunker Hill
On the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, descendants of those who fought in it gathered in Boston’s Charlestown neighborhood.
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Descendants honor ancestors 250 years after Battle of Bunker Hill
The Charlestown Historical Society tracked down descendants of the men and boys who went into battle 250 years ago, and many of them gathered Tuesday to commemorate a special anniversary.
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What is a bunker-buster bomb?
Before Israel’s offensive against Iran, experts had warned that the only way to destroy the Fordo nuclear fuel enrichment plant, which is buried deep inside a mountain, was with a bunker-busting bomb. Here’s what to know.
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What is ‘El Pendón Estrellado?'
“El Pendón Estrellado” is a Spanish-language rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, translated by Peruvian composer Clotilde Arias.
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Dog attacks on postal workers reach 7-year high
U.S. Postal Service data shows that more than 6,000 dog attacks were recorded in 2024.
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Hate groups in U.S. decline but their influence grows: Report
In its annual Year in Hate and Extremism report, released Thursday, the SPLC said it counted 1,371 hate and extremist groups, a 5% decline.
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Here are the best places to live in the U.S., according to new list
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual list of the best places to live in the U.S., with Johns Creek, Georgia taking the top spot.
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What is Social Security and what benefits does it offer?
Here’s what you should know about the benefits offered by the federal agency that administers Social Security.
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US and China agree to pause their recent tariffs for 90 days
The two sides agreed to cancel 91% in tariffs on each other’s goods and suspend another 24% in tariffs for 90 days.
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What was the Fall of Saigon?
The Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1975, when the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to Communist forces.
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Feeling bummed? You're not alone, as the U.S. drops to a record low in the World Happiness Index
Nordic countries continue to dominate the rankings while Afghanistan is once again the world’s unhappiest nation.
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Losing smiles? The United States is increasingly unhappy
The United States recorded its worst position on the list of happiest countries, dropping to 24th place, after occupying 11th place in 2011.
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Trump is dismantling the Department of Education. What does it mean for student loans?
The Department of Education distributes billions in federal money to colleges and schools and manages the federal student loan portfolio. Closing the department would mean redistributing each of those duties to another agency.
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Fans in Montreal loudly boo US anthem prior to Americans' 4 Nations Face-Off game vs. Canada
Fans in Montreal loudly booed the U.S. national anthem prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off game between the Americans and Canada on Saturday night.
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US seizes Venezuelan president's plane held in Dominican Republic during Rubio visit
The Trump administration on Thursday seized a second plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government that is currently in the Dominican Republic.
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Analysis | What does the American Dream mean in 2025?
Millennials and Gen. Z have a different definition of the American Dream than previous generations, and for many, it includes working from home, according to a new study.
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USPS suspending service on Thursday for Jimmy Carter observance
As the nation mourns the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, the United States Postal Service will halt operations for the national day of observance.
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Biden blocks U.S. Steel takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel, citing national security
His decision comes after the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of the deal last month, and sent a long-awaited report on the merger to Biden.
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House Ethics Committee releases report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee released a report on Monday, following a year-long investigation into allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
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5 things to know about the USPS
Here are five things to know about the United States Postal Service.