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Today in history: Dec. 8 In 1941, the United States entered World War II as Congress declared war against Imperial Japan, a day after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and m…
Today in sports history: Dec. 8 In 1940, the Chicago Bears beat Washington 73-0 for the most one-sided victory in NFL Championship play. See more sports moments from this date:
Want the best Perseid meteor shower views? Here's the where and when Here's everything you need to know about the Perseid meteor shower, including when and where to get the best view.
Board votes to inscribe Trump's name on Kennedy Center The move could set up a clash with a federal judge who previously ordered his name removed from the facade.
Dogs can distinguish between emotions in a human face, study shows BERLIN, Aug 11 (Reuters) - A peek inside dogs' brains revealed man's best friend can distinguish emotions in people's faces, researchers at th…
US recommends vaccinations only for 11 core inoculations, says Trump President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday calling for fewer childhood vaccinations by limiting the inoculation schedule to 11 im…
Poll: US independent voters back some progressive goals Progressive Democratic proposals, including Medicare for all and taxes on billionaires, powered insurgent candidates to primary victories this year.
