A Jefferson for every era, from Lincoln to Trump, and the contradictions that endure
Thomas Jefferson embodied contradictions, advocating for both states' rights and federal power. His legacy is debated, especially at places like Monticello, where reminders of his role as an enslaver are…
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Carnegie Foundation unveils 2026’s ‘Great Immigrants, Great Americans’ list
The Andrew Carnegie Foundation has announced this year’s “Great Immigrants, Great Americans” honorees, including Citi CEO Jane Fraser.
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How the White House Rose Garden and its plantings have changed over the past century
President Donald Trump's two makeovers of the White House Rose Garden are among its many changes over the past century.
How some in Palestinian diaspora find connection, identity and resilience in traditional embroidery
From refugee camps to stitching circles, many in the Palestinian diaspora around the world are engaging with a traditional form of Palestinian embroidery as far more than a decorative aesthetic.
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Congo bans gatherings in areas far from Ebola outbreak. Some say it limits dissent
Opposition and civil society groups in Congo are protesting a new ban on public demonstrations related to the Ebola outbreak there.
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He survived 2 natural disasters in Venezuela’s La Guaira. Now he vows never to return
Venezuelan merchant Grian Serrano has twice survived major natural disasters in the same place: the 1999 mudslides and current earthquakes.
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For many in California, the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship decision is personal
Some 24,500 children are born each year in California who fall under the birthright citizenship category, the state attorney general's office says.
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Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economy
Americans’ attitudes toward the economy improved slightly this month as gas prices declined, but their outlook is still mostly negative.
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Supreme Court strikes down limits on party spending in federal elections, backing Republican appeal
The Supreme Court has erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president.
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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
The Supreme Court has upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order.