DOJ Directs Prosecutors to Probe Officials Who Obstruct Immigration Enforcement
A new memorandum lays out the direction.
America Has Disease Care, Not Health Care: Dr. Jingduan Yang
‘In America, we really don’t have a health care system,’ but instead a ‘disease care’ system, says Dr. Jingduan Yang.
The Enduring Mystery of Velázquez’s ‘Las Meninas’
One of Velázquez’s largest and complex paintings, ‘Las Meninas’ inspired generations of artists.
The Upcoming Oscar Ceremony Faces Four Options, None Great
Here’s why the ongoing California wildfires forced Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to reluctantly ‘read the room.’
Why Children—and the Rest of Us—Still Need Mister Rogers
Mister Rogers reminds us of the importance of communication, gratitude, kindness, and more kindness.
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Trump Administration Directs All Federal DEI Employees Be Put on Leave
The memo directs agencies to place DEI employees on paid leave by 5 p.m. on Jan. 22.
Federal Communications Commission Ends DEI After Trump’s Directive
The FCC is ending DEI programs, following President Donald Trump’s order to dismantle federal diversity initiatives deemed discriminatory and wasteful.
US Coast Guard Surges Near Haiti, Cuba, and Florida to Block Mass Migration
The directive was issued amid a push by the Trump administration to curb illegal immigration.
America Has Disease Care, Not Health Care: Dr. Jingduan Yang
‘In America, we really don’t have a health care system,’ but instead a ‘disease care’ system, says Dr. Jingduan Yang.
Meet the ‘Crunchy’ Moms Who Support RFK Jr. as Health Secretary
A term for women who practice a more natural lifestyle for their families, ‘crunchy’ moms were outspoken supporters during Kennedy’s campaign.
17-Year-Old Gunman Kills One, Then Shoots Himself at Nashville-Area High School
Police confirm the teen wounded two students, one fatally, before turning the gun on himself in a cafeteria. Another student was injured but not from a gunshot.
An Overview of Trump’s Dozens of Executive Actions
Trump issued a wide range of executive orders on his first day in office, aligning the country with his agenda.
Trump Administration Puts Immediate Pause on FDA, CDC, and HHS Reports and Posts
A memo issued by the acting HHS director says the pause will be in effect until Feb. 1.
IDF Chief of Staff Resigns, Takes Responsibility for Oct. 7 Attack
Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said he is following through on his promise to take responsibility, and that it is a good time for transition.
Shen Yun Beautiful Display of Chinese Culture, Says Retired Naval Officer
Bruce Van Dam, a retired commander with the U.S. Navy, enjoyed Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time at the Jacksonville Center.
Trump Threatens Tariffs, Sanctions if Russia Doesn’t Accept Ukraine War Truce Deal
The Trump administration is working to set up talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to begin negotiations for a Ukraine cease-fire.
Trump Administration Hit With Multiple Lawsuits
The suits target the president’s executive orders on birthright citizenship, DOGE, and federal workers.
ICE Arrests 308 Illegal Immigrants on Trump’s 1st Full Day in Office, Says Border Czar
Trump signed executive orders just hours after taking office on Jan. 20 to strengthen U.S. immigration and border security policy.
Russian Official Warns Trump Against Taking Control of Panama Canal
‘Russia reaffirms its obligations to respect the permanent neutrality of the Panama Canal,’ the official said.
Trump Says He’s Open to Elon Musk, Larry Ellison Buying TikTok
TikTok was temporarily taken offline for users across the United States over the weekend, shortly before the federal divest-or-ban law took effect.
Federal Government Authorizes Arrests of Illegal Immigrants at Schools, Churches
A top official in the Trump administration has authorized immigration officers to make arrests at schools and churches.
Energy Department Ends LNG Export Pause Following Trump Order
The decision will balance America’s trade deficits and ensure energy security for allies, an expert said.
Fetterman Votes With Republicans to Advance Hegseth, Says He Won’t Switch to GOP
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said that he has informed leaders of the Democratic Party that his party affiliation is not going to change.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.
Trump Warns of Possible 10 Percent Tariff on China by February
President Donald Trump first announced the plan to impose tariffs on China in November 2024.
Elizabeth Tabish Takes On Leading Role in ‘Between Borders’
The actress, who plays Mary Magdalene in the popular series ‘The Chosen,’ reflects on her latest role.
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The Untold Stories of the Tiananmen Massacre
We will never know how many people were massacred the night of June 3‒4, 1989
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How the ‘Bridge That Couldn’t Be Built’ Was Built
In ‘This Week in History,’ the citizens of San Francisco chose to build the impossible bridge and rely on a brilliant designer to lead the way.
Ichiro, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner Make Up 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Class
The three modern-era players will join Veterans Committee picks Dick Allen and Dave Parker for enshrinement in Cooperstown.
Ichiro, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner Make Up 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Class
The three modern-era players will join Veterans Committee picks Dick Allen and Dave Parker for enshrinement in Cooperstown.
Garth Hudson, Keyboardist and Last Surviving Member of ‘The Band,’ Dies at 87
The Canadian musician was honored by the group’s official Instagram page as ‘a musical genius and cornerstone of the group’s timeless sound.’
Garth Hudson, Keyboardist and Last Surviving Member of ‘The Band,’ Dies at 87
The Canadian musician was honored by the group’s official Instagram page as ‘a musical genius and cornerstone of the group’s timeless sound.’
Healing Hepatitis B Naturally: A TCM Doctor’s Recovery With Sprouts
Red cabbage sprouts and broccoli sprouts are cruciferous vegetables rich in a variety of plant-based compounds with antiviral and anticancer properties.
Healing Hepatitis B Naturally: A TCM Doctor’s Recovery With Sprouts
Red cabbage sprouts and broccoli sprouts are cruciferous vegetables rich in a variety of plant-based compounds with antiviral and anticancer properties.
Walter Chrysler: The Man and His Machinery
A self-taught mechanic and son of a Kansas railroader went on to head one of the greatest car manufacturers in America.
‘Dreaming in Red, White, and Blue’: Brooks & Dunn’s ‘Only in America’
Brooks & Dunn’s 2001 single ‘Only in America’ debuted when America needed the song most.
‘Interrupted Melody’: Soprano Marjorie Lawrence’s Epic Encore
Life holds many challenges for the Australian prima donna that she works to overcome to achieve her goals.
‘Prime Target’: A Thriller About Mathematics
Who would expect that math professors would be hunted by a government intelligence service?
Walter Chrysler: The Man and His Machinery
A self-taught mechanic and son of a Kansas railroader went on to head one of the greatest car manufacturers in America.
Homemade Buffalo Wing Sauce for the Big Game? Sign US Up!
Buffalo sauce is for wings but it can also be used on cauliflower or sweet potato.
Atlantic Sunrise, Gulf Sunset: Driving Florida Coast to Coast in One Day
Picture perfect sunsets that glisten on the ocean are wonderful to enjoy.
Orvieto: What an Italian Hill Town Should Be
Orvieto is one of the most striking, memorable, and enjoyable hill towns in central Italy.
Atlantic Sunrise, Gulf Sunset: Driving Florida Coast to Coast in One Day
Picture perfect sunsets that glisten on the ocean are wonderful to enjoy.
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Short Story Shows the Wonder of the Ordinary
With ‘A Rill From the Town Pump,’ the American author takes a comical look at an underappreciated object.
Ex Libris: Frederick Douglass
In this latest installment of Ex Libris, we turn to the books that influenced a fugitive slave who became a voice for the American conscience.
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest: A Home Away From Home
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit the third president’s retreat property.
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