California Seeks Sterilization Victims To Pay ReparationsCalifornia had the nation's largest forced sterilization program, beginning in 1909. Some women were even sterilized in prisons about a decade ago.
Why Are Toys Ingrained In Our Culture?The history of toys in America goes way back in time and some industry experts say they're more than just what we see on store shelves.
There's An Increase In U.S. Historic Site TourismConsultancy Longwoods International's CEO says more people are traveling for the purpose of drawing their own conclusions on American history.
Lawyer Suing For JFK Assassination Files Awaits ReleaseNew York Attorney Larry Schnapf filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden and the National Archives in October.
Why Is Santa Claus Dressed In Red?Early depictions show Santa Claus in yellow, green, even stars and stripes. So why do we always see jolly old St. Nicholas dressed in red?
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Investigators, Families Have Waited 34 Years For Lockerbie ChargesA Libyan man accused of making the bomb that took down a Pan Am plane in 1988 sits in U.S. custody, according to U.S. and Scottish officials.
New Documents Relating To JFK's Assassination Could Be ReleasedWill we finally learn what actually happened in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963?
Biden's Granddaughter To Exchange Vows In White House's 19th WeddingNaomi Biden and Peter Neal's wedding will be the first to take place on the South Lawn, but the 19th wedding hosted at the White House.
Javier, Astros Pitch 2nd No-Hitter In World Series HistoryPitchers Christian Javier, Bryan Abreu, Rafael Montero and Ryan Pressly held the Phillies hitless for the first World Series no-hitter since 1956.
How Witches Went From Folklore To Feminist IconsWitches have complex history, but the community surrounding them is growing in a somewhat positive way.
Divers Find More Human Remains At Receding Lake MeadThe discovery marked at least the sixth time since early May that human remains have been discovered as the lake shrinks due to drought.
Exhumations Resume For DNA To ID Tulsa Race Massacre VictimsThe 14 sets of remains will be sent to a forensics lab in Utah that is helping scientists match victims to descendants through genetic testing.
Hollywood Icon Anna May Wong To Be 1st Asian-American On U.S. CurrencyAnna May Wong is widely credited as the first Chinese-American movie star.
Museum Seeks To Teach Kids The Legacy, Humanity Of Emmett TillMuseums are helping fill some gaps in the teachings of America's racist history, with one Indianapolis exhibit sharing Emmett Till's story.
5 Years Later, The Las Vegas Mass Shooting Still Shapes Public EventsSaturday marks five years since a gunman opened fire on a concert crowd in Las Vegas, forever changing the way Americans attend public events.
What's Changed Since Tampa's Last Big Hurricane 100 Years AgoThough Tampa, Florida has struggled with past storms, one historian says it's now better prepared ahead of Hurricane Ian.
This Year Marks The Fifth Anniversary Of Hurricanes Maria And IrmaFive years on, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are still rebuilding and repairing after hurricanes Irma and Maria.
The U.S. Marks The 21st Anniversary Of The 9/11 Terror AttacksThe ceremonies also come one month after a U.S. drone strike killed Ayman al-Zawahri, a key Al-Qaeda leader who helped plan the attacks.
U.S. Marks 21st Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror AttacksVictims' relatives and dignitaries are convening at the places where hijacked jets crashed on Sept. 11, 2001.
9/11 Memorials Stretch Across The U.S. To Honor And EducateAs we inch closer to the 9/11 anniversary, memorials will become a gathering place – for people to mourn and for younger generations to learn.
Yankees' Judge Hits Home Run 55, Nears American League RecordNew York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is on pace to hit 65 home runs, which would surpass the record 61 set by fellow Yankee Roger Maris in 1961.
The Law Behind Presidential Records Belonging To The National ArchivesCongress passed the Presidential Records Act after Watergate, preserving documents that otherwise would have been Pres. Nixon's personal property.
Freedmen Fight For Tribal Citizenship On Legal Path Marred By PoliticsThe descendants of formerly enslaved tribal citizens have been fighting on a rocky legal path for two decades for their right to be citizens.
Long-Missing Alexander Hamilton Letter Put On Public DisplayThe letter was believed to have been stolen during World War II by a state archives worker.
The History And Modern Celebration Of JuneteenthOne year ago, President Joe Biden signed the law establishing June 19 as a U.S. holiday.
Would-be Reagan Assassin John Hinckley Jr. Released From OversightJohn Hinckley Jr. — the man who shot and wounded President Ronald Reagan in 1981 — has been freed from court oversight.
A Look At Life Prior To Landmark Roe v. Wade Abortion Rights LawFormer pastor Barbara Gerlach recalls working in the 1970s abortion rights movement.
Judge Lets Tulsa Race Massacre Reparations Lawsuit ProceedThe suit seeks punitive damages, calls for a hospital, mental health and education programs, as well as a Tulsa Massacre Victims Compensation Fund.
Texas Museum Honors WWII Female Air Force PilotsWomen Air Force pilots started flying in 1943. Now, their history is on display at the National Women Airforce Service Pilots World War II Museum.
Black Female WWII Unit Recognized With Congressional HonorThe unit was credited with solving a growing mail crisis and served as a role model to generations of Black women who joined the military.
