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This year marks the 247th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

Following Japan's defeat in World War II, the United States took pains to ensure that Japanese militarism could never again pose a threat to the Asia-Pacific or the world. As in Germany, these efforts were profoundly successful. For almost eight decades, Japan has eschewed foreign adventures and violent conflict. Pacifism…

Fireworks consumption is at record levels even as fireworks injuries fall.

At a private fundraiser in the middle of Donald Trump's America, California Gov. Gavin Newsom was on a mission to help President Joe Biden.

Americans’ concerns over the power grid’s reliability and a growing electrification movement are fueling solar installs.

A man has taken to Reddit to share how he was called into HR after decorating his work station with 'anti-American' décor when trying to get into the July 4th spirit

Of all the subjects taught in America’s public schools, few have become as contentious as U.S. history. At least 37 states have adopted new measures that limit how America’s undeniable history of racism – from chattel slavery to Jim Crow – can be discussed in public school classrooms.

Vice President Harris tells voters at Essence Fest to elect people to Congress who can address policy that cannot be done through executive action.

Jack Spicer and John Wieners both wrote about their homosexuality – and in 50s America, that made them a threat. Forgotten for decades, finally their strange, anguished work has been unearthed