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Following the death of George Floyd while pinned by police, protests have erupted across the United States over its treatment of the black community.
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The Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the United States.
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U.S. Elections
After a drawn-out race, Joe Biden is set to become the 46th president of the United States.
Learn more about the president-elect, about the electoral process, and about some close races in US history.
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This Day in History
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This Day in History
A homeland for the Jewish people
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Weather of the Day
On this date in 1969, the Jersey Turnpike was covered by dense fog, causing a slew of…
Birthday of the Day
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Birthday of the Day
Born in Germantown, Pennsylvania; daughter of Bronson Alcott. Mostly educated by her…
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Word of the Day
For which of the following occupations is prescience a job requirement?
Analogy of the Day
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News of the World
The two nations had expelled each other's envoys over a historical dispute dating back a…
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The Constitution, in Article 2, Section 1, states: Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to the whole Number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled…
