History books can only cover so much, and most of us haven’t cracked one open since we were in college. But if you want to learn about some fascinating moments from the past, accompanied by captivating images,

The temperature of the Potomac River was hovering just above freezing around the time of Wednesday’s collision, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey, potentially complicating efforts to rescue passengers.

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Sunny with a high of 63 °F (17.2 °C). Winds variable at 7 to 10 mph (11.3 to 16.1 kph). Night - Clear. Winds from ESE to SE at 6 to 10 mph (9.7 to 16.1 kph). The overnight low will be 38 °F (3. ...

Howard “Slim”, 89 ... Ron took great pride in his military service, which spanned 32 years and took him to Korea, as well as many parts of the US. He retired from the Army as a CW-4 (Chief ...

William Dewhirst claimed his share of the lucrative monthly bonus awarded by Arena Racing Company when making it three wins from as many runs in January with victory in the 6f handicap. Horses accrue points for the 'Horse of the Month' competition when ...

The Met Office issues weather warnings when severe weather has the potential to impact the UK. The Met Office issues warnings for rain, thunderstorms, wind, snow, lightning, ice, extreme heat and fog.

As President of the United States from 1909 to 1913, William Howard Taft's minimum body mass index was 42 kg/m 2. This article presents evidence that he suffered from obstructive sleep apnea ...