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10 Iconic Moments in MTV News History
Gen Xers and Millennials uttered a collective gasp on May 9, 2023, when Paramount announced it was shutting down MTV News after more than three decades of operation.
17 Things You Might Not Know About Tammy Duckworth
From serving in the Iraq War to becoming the first U.S. senator to give birth in office, Tammy Duckworth has an impressive history of overcoming adversity with grit and humor.
‘TIME’ Has Named Its 12 ‘Women of the Year’ for 2023
For the second year in a row, ‘TIME’ has singled out a dozen actors, sports figures, and activists making a difference in the world.
11 Times the Doomsday Clock Time Has Been Adjusted—and Why
We're 30 seconds closer to theoretical nuclear annihilation than the last time it was reset in 2020.
10 of History’s Shortest-Serving World Leaders
Their reigns were short, but not sweet.
9 U.S. Presidents Who Testified Before Congress
Can Congress subpoena a former president? Yes—but it’s often more of a voluntary situation.
The Integrity of Fat Bear Week Has Been Marred By Ballot Stuffing
Even Fat Bear Week isn’t immune to scandal.
13 Facts About Lady Jane Grey, England’s Unlucky Nine Days’ Queen
Lady Jane Grey is seen as an innocent victim of Tudor Dynasty politics, and her rightfulness to the crown is debated to this day.
The Longest Filibuster in History Lasted More Than 24 Hours
In 1957, South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond made a marathon argument against integration.
Why Churches Are Such Popular Polling Places
Casting your ballot in a house of worship may influence you more than you realize.
Who Is the 'Roe' in Roe v. Wade?
The woman known as "Jane Roe" left an enormous mark on the nation’s political landscape—one that’s still at the fore a half-century later.
10 Things You Might Not Know About Calvin Coolidge
Our 30th president, born on the Fourth of July in 1872, once pardoned a raccoon.
Jell-O Journalism: Investigating the Origins of Watergate Salad
The original recipes for Watergate salad appeared during the Watergate scandal. But who named it?
You Can Stream All 51 Days of the Watergate Hearings Online for Free
The Watergate scandal didn’t actually result in Richard Nixon’s impeachment—but it did generate months of riveting congressional hearings.
5 Famous Desks in the U.S. Senate
The historic moments that happened at these desks—and the Senate VIPs who sat behind them—mean that some have taken on lives of their own.
Fireproof Edition of Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Fetches $130,000 to Help Fight Book Bans
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ has landed on plenty of banned books lists before. Author Margaret Atwood wants to keep other books off them.
A Rundown on English and British Royal Eras
Since 1485 English (and later British) cultural periods have been named after the monarch or group of monarchs who occupied the throne.
Watch a Preteen Prince Voice Support for a Teachers’ Strike in This Recently Uncovered Video
Years before becoming a globally famous singer, Prince showed solidarity for his teachers as they demanded better wages and working conditions.
Gender-Neutral U.S. Passports Are Coming Soon
The gender rules for U.S. passports got loosened last year. Soon, they’ll be more inclusive than ever.
The Senate Just Passed a Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
The Senate has unanimously decided that the Daylight Saving Time system of falling back and springing forward just isn’t worth it.
Some French Poutine Restaurants Have Had to Explain That They’re Not Affiliated With Vladimir Putin
In French, Vladimir Putin’s surname is spelled ‘Poutine,’ which is causing problems for the country’s poutine eateries.
Chernobyl Has Lost Power in Ukraine, Raising Concerns Over Escaping Radiation
It’s a development that could potentially have serious repercussions for Europe.
Why Is Ukraine’s Capital City Now Called ‘Kyiv,’ Not ‘Kiev’?
‘Kyiv’ is not a new name for the capital of Ukraine—and the Kyiv-or-Kiev discussion isn’t new, either.