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Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1. Historian and author Carter ...

Donald Trump’s early administration moves are accelerating the concentration of executive power at the expense of Congress.

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For more than a century, conservation policy has focused on economic development and wisely using natural resources.

In the years 1880 to 1920, we literally transformed the health environment,” says David Rosner, a professor of history and ...

Groundhog Day is Sunday, Feb. 2. The answer is in his name. The groundhog is known as Punxsutawney Phil, because the town ...

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s nomination to lead HHS reflects the rising power of an anti-vaccination movement more than 100 years ...

After Walther Arms entered the semi-automatic pistol market in the early 20th century, its designs quickly evolved. The Model ...

That’s Fort Verde State Historic Park for you, folks – Arizona’s best-kept secret hiding in plain sight. Nestled in the heart ...