Jimmy Carter, 39th President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Dies at 100
Carter is remembered for advancing diplomacy, ratifying the Panama Canal treaties, and presiding during a period of economic instability.
Mattias Desmet and Aaron Kheriaty: Understanding the Age of Loneliness
America is facing an epidemic of loneliness as bad for people’s health as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, says U.S. surgeon general.
What Trump’s Eliminating the Education Department Would Accomplish: Rebecca Friedrichs
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to eliminate the Department of Education during his upcoming administration.
Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn: Putting ‘Country Before Self’ Is Necessary to Repair America
Jan Jekielek sat down with Michael Flynn to discuss key challenges facing the incoming administration, such as how to address CCP’s control of the Panama Canal.
Rembrandt’s Five Senses
Rembrandt’s first painting series, “The Senses,” showcase early experimentation in color and shadow.
How Refusing a President’s Order Led to a Historic Treaty
In ‘This Week in History,’ Texas became a state and provoked a war with Mexico, which resulted in a diplomat single-handedly negotiating a peace treaty.
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Biden, Trump, Other Political Figures Pay Tribute to Jimmy Carter
Political allies and opponents alike honored the 39th president after he died in Georgia on Sunday.
‘A Life of Meaning and Purpose’: Biden Remembers Jimmy Carter
‘What Jimmy Carter is an example of is simple decency, and I think that’s what the rest of the world looks to America for,’ the president said.
Jimmy Carter: Life in Photos
The former president died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100 as the longest-lived American president.
Suspected Chinese Spy Is Fiancé of California Councilwoman
A recently sentenced Chinese agent called the councilwoman a ‘new political star’ in a draft report to Chinese officials.
How Shen Yun Was Born to Expose Persecution in China, Revive Traditional Culture
The New York-based performing arts group showcases China as it existed before communism.
Increased Drone Sightings Highlight New Risks, Aviation Experts Say
The affordability and modification capabilities of common drones have ‘democratized terrorism,’ one security expert said.
Retired United States Army Colonel Praises Shen Yun
Retired U.S. Army colonel Phil Waldron watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Long Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 29.
South Korean Authorities Seek Arrest of Suspended President Over Martial Law
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s lawyer argued that the warrant request was ‘invalid’ and that an ‘incumbent president cannot be prosecuted for abuse of power.’
A Plug in the Pipeline: Keystone XL Revival Tempered by Tariff Talk
Canada disavows its U.S. dependence while Trump applies trade leverage in affirming that to the victor goes the oils.
New Year, New Rules: Here Are the California Laws Coming in January
The new laws bring major changes to areas ranging from wages and education to housing and artificial intelligence.
What’s Ahead for the Health Care Industry in 2025?
The industry will be at the crossroads of several trends: demographics, proposed Medicare changes, staffing constraints, AI, and deregulation.
South Korea Orders Emergency Safety Inspection After Plane Crash Kills 179
The crash was South Korea’s deadliest aviation disaster since 1997, when 228 people died when a Korean Airlines plane crashed in Guam.
Day in Photos: Jimmy Carter Dies at 100, Plane Crash in South Korea, and Unrest in Valencia
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Telecom Providers Say Networks Are Secure Following Chinese Salt Typhoon Hack
AT&T and Verizon confirmed Chinese hackers have targeted a small number of high-profile customers.
Costco Board Urges Shareholders to Reject Calls to End DEI Programs
Several large U.S. companies ended their DEI programs in 2024.
Officials Say Bird Strike Warning Sent Out Minutes Before South Korean Plane Crash
The Jeju Air crash killed 179 people in the South Korean city of Muan on Sunday morning.
Musk Appears to Soften Pro-Foreign Worker, H-1B Visa Stance Amid Online Spat
‘I’ve been very clear that the program is broken and needs major reform,’ Musk wrote of H-1B visas.
Courage: The Risks You Take Shape Who You Become
Discover why courage isn’t about fearlessness—it’s about taking meaningful action despite fear.
Jetliner Shot Down Unintentionally By Russia: Azerbaijani President
‘We can say with complete clarity that the plane was shot down by Russia,’ Azerbaijan’s president said.
‘Book and Dagger’: How Academia Helped Win WWII
The most unlikely of characters were tapped to serve the Allied cause, as portrayed in Elyse Graham book.
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Cutting the Budget
In an effort to change the objective of a bureaucracy, you need to establish goals and rewards for success in achieving those goals.
There Was a Time
Someday, maybe, God will decide we’ve suffered enough, and ... then we will return.
The Untold Stories of the Tiananmen Massacre
We will never know how many people were massacred the night of June 3‒4, 1989
A History of the American Nation
A patriotic poem by Ted Schneider
Of Cars and Kids
Why should our kids have to settle for a Trabant, or a Pyonghwa, education when they could have a BMW?
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Empower the World with Your Story: Share Love, Inspiration, and Hope with Millions
Aaron Rodgers Sets a Dubious NFL Record in New York Jets’ Loss to Buffalo Bills
‘Yeah, I got Tom in that,’ Rodgers said after the game in passing a record formerly held by Tom Brady.
Aaron Rodgers Sets a Dubious NFL Record in New York Jets’ Loss to Buffalo Bills
‘Yeah, I got Tom in that,’ Rodgers said after the game in passing a record formerly held by Tom Brady.
Ben Napier, Star of HGTV’s ‘Home Town,’ Shares Challenges of Raising Young Girls
The 41-year-old woodworker has two daughters with wife Erin Napier.
Ben Napier, Star of HGTV’s ‘Home Town,’ Shares Challenges of Raising Young Girls
The 41-year-old woodworker has two daughters with wife Erin Napier.
TCM Guidance for Conserving Energy and Protecting the Kidneys in Winter
There is a time for everything, and in winter, traditional Chinese medicine suggests slowing down, staying warm, and practicing self-care.
TCM Guidance for Conserving Energy and Protecting the Kidneys in Winter
There is a time for everything, and in winter, traditional Chinese medicine suggests slowing down, staying warm, and practicing self-care.
Laughter is the Best Medicine: Mark Twain’s Short Story ‘Curing a Cold’
Mark Twain’s comic tale about his trying to getting over a cold is sure to get you laughing.
‘Go Back’: A Search for Justice
This South Korean film explores child abuse and the failure of the system meant to protect children.
The Wills’s House: A Gettysburg’s Home With Historic Significance
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we visit a Gettysburg’s home that hosted President Lincoln before his address to a sorrowful nation.
John Howard Payne: America’s First European Star
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet America’s first actor to take the European stage and also become a prominent playwright.
Laughter is the Best Medicine: Mark Twain’s Short Story ‘Curing a Cold’
Mark Twain’s comic tale about his trying to getting over a cold is sure to get you laughing.
Hearty Lentil Soup
The best lentil soup recipe you’ll find—smoky, hearty, and packed with bacon and vegetables for delicious flavor.
Taking the Kids: Best 2024 Travel Memories
Look back at all the wonderful moments we experienced during travel this year.
These US National Park Experiences Are Magical for Winter Visitors
Four places that may inspire you to plan a trip this season.
Taking the Kids: Best 2024 Travel Memories
Look back at all the wonderful moments we experienced during travel this year.
‘Generals in Bronze’ Documents Up-close Civil War History
A sculptor becomes a confidante for soldiers during the artistic process.
Alison Krauss & Union Station Announce the ‘Arcadia Tour’
Alison Krauss & Union Station will kick-start 2025 with a new album and tour dates.
The Incomparable Life of James A. Garfield
Biographer C.W. Goodyear discusses the triumphant and tragic life of America’s 20th president.
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