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The Voyages
Pinpointing the explorer's whereabouts on October 12, 1492 Watch this video to discover Columbus's role in the "discovery" of the the New World and his…Electoral College v. The People
Who elects the president? by David Johnson Related Links The Electoral College The Conventions Campaign 2016 The presidential…What You Need to Know to View the August 2017 Solar Eclipse Safely
You've probably heard that a total solar eclipse is happening on August 21, 2017. But what exactly is a total eclipse, and what makes this one so special? Here's everything you need to know about the…2012 World News: Libya
Libya Holds First Post-Qaddafi Election; Embassy Attack Becomes Political Issue in the U.S. by Beth Rowen Christopher StevensRelated Links Libya Country…The Evolution of the Campaign Song, from the Founding Fathers to Barack Obama
Before the dawn of electronic media, politicians used songs to deliver attack ads and to woo voters by Beth Rowen Related Links Biographies of the Presidents…World War I: Weapons and Technology
Here's a look at the weapons and technology used during the First World War. World War I Mark V-star tank Related Links World War I Battles with the Most Casualties…History of the Tea Party Movement
New Political Movement Quickly Found Loyal Following by Beth Rowen One of several Tea Party protests Related Links U.S. GovernmentFacts About SenatorsBiography of Sarah Palin…June 2022 Current Events: Science & Technology News
Top of Page World News | US News | Disaster News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the Science & Technology…2017 Emmy Nominations List and Predictions
The 2017 Emmy nominations are out! Did your favorite show make it onto the Emmy list? This year Westworld on HBO and Saturday Night Live on NBC tied for the title of most nominations. Both earned…Internet Timeline
Read about milestones, advancements, and major breakthroughs in the development of the Internet. 1969 ARPA (Advanced Research Projects Agency) goes online in December, connecting four major…Trending
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