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Marking America's 250th, tiny Pennsylvania town struggles for a future
9+ min ago (13+ words) Pittsburgh Post-Gazette...
Today in History: 1980, Mount St. Helens erupts | News, Sports, Jobs
1+ day, 39+ min ago (375+ words) Today is Monday, May 18, the 138th day of 2026. There are 227 days left in the year. On May 18, 1980, the Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington state erupted, leaving an estimated 57 people dead or missing. In 1863, the Siege of Vicksburg began during the…...
Andrews Mc Meel Almanac for May 18, 2026 - Andrews Mc Meel Almanac
49+ min ago (645+ words) Today is the 138th day of 2026 and the 60th day of spring. TODAY'S HISTORY: In 1917, the United States passed the Selective Service Act, a conscription law requiring registration of all men ages 21 to 30 who were not already in the military. In 1974, India…...
Founding Fathers and Confucius: An unlikely American history
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (90+ words) news. cgtn. com Founding Fathers and Confucius: An unlikely American history US President Donald Trump's historic visit to China is a good time to recall the mark Confucius left on America. Benjamin Franklin, one of America's Founding Fathers and a…...
Mutual connectivity and inclusiveness reflected through Sanxingdui
4+ hour ago (451+ words) Editor's note: Yan Defu, a special commentator for CGTN, is an associate researcher at the National Museum of China. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily those of CGTN. A landmark archaeology exhibition at the National Museum of…...
This Day in History: Segregated Public Schools Ruled Unconstitutional
4+ hour, 50+ min ago (47+ words) WDBJ7 This Day in History: Segregated Public Schools Ruled Unconstitutional 35th Local Colors Festival Celebrates Cultures From Around The Globe Tudor House Hosts Paws for Mental Health in Roanoke This Day in History: Busch Gardens Opens in Williamsburg...
Columbia's Wright House recognized as an Underground Railroad site by National Park Service
6+ hour, 7+ min ago (61+ words) FOX43 Columbia's Wright House recognized as an Underground Railroad site by National Park Service To stream FOX43 on your phone, you need the FOX43 app. Download the FOX43 app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before You Leave,…...
What is the "Thucydides trap" Xi Warned Trump About? Lessons From an Ancient War Between Athens and Sparta
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (907+ words) By Canciller'a del Ecuador from Ecuador - Ecuador y China firman 11 convenios de cooperaci'n, CC BY-SA 2. 0, Link David M. Pritchard, The University of Queensland During their high-stakes meeting in Beijing this week, Chinese President Xi Jinpingreportedlyasked US President Donald Trump if the…...
Honoring the past, inspiring the future at Abilene Heritage Square
7+ hour, 46+ min ago (186+ words) ABILENE, Texas " One of Abilene's most historic campuses has officially been brought back to life. After sitting largely empty for years, the former Abilene High School and Lincoln Middle School campus has reopened as Abilene Heritage Square, a massive redevelopment…...