On This Day, Nov. 29: U.N. votes to partition Palestine, creates independent Israel
On Nov. 29, 1947, the United Nations voted for the partition of Palestine and the creation of the independent Jewish state of ...
Pumpkins as political symbols?
When Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a federal holiday in 1863, abolitionists hailed pumpkins as a symbol of virtue and the ...
AP Race Call: Democrat Derek Tran wins election to U.S. House in California’s 45th Congressional District, beating incumbent Michelle Steel
Democrat Derek Tran won election to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday, defeating Republican Rep. Michelle Steel. Tran, a U.S.
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Derek Tran declares victory in California's 45th U.S. House District 3 weeks after Election Day
Democratic challenger Derek Tran declared victory over incumbent Rep. Michelle Steel in a competitive Southern California U.S ...
A Misstep by Ireland’s Prime Minister Muddies Election Race
A fumbled meeting with a voter may dent Simon Harris’s popularity. But his coalition government’s main opposition, the ...
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What Trump’s Win Means for the World
Your guide to the most important world stories of the day By submitting your email ... he has spoken with Trump three times since the U.S. election last Tuesday and that the two men “see ...
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The Irish Potato Famine (1845–1852)
In 1845, in Ireland, the potato crops were failing and potato plants were turning black and rotten ...
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Election Day 2024: 5 takeaways from Arizona's smooth day at the polls
Election Day in Arizona:Keep up with our live coverage Only one issue appeared to mar the otherwise calm Election Day. Apache County, located along the state's north and eastern borders with Utah ...
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U.S. Presidential Election Curiosities
It was in 1845 that Congress decided that presidential elections would be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in ...