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Famous summits from U.S. presidential history

Freshman lawmakers see increased donations from industries under their purview

U.S. Representative Sam Liccardo on the steps of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

One state's innovative approach to protecting domestic violence survivors

Silhouette of a person with a short ponytail and crossbars of a window on the against a wooden wall.

How the Supreme Court ruled differently in immigration and criminal justice cases

United States Supreme Courts building illuminated at night in Washington DC with steps and plaza in foreground.

Where are they now? The high school classes that scattered the most across the U.S.

A graduating student facing the ceremony crowd.

‘We the People’ includes all Americans – but July 4 is a reminder that democracy remains a work in progress

Demonstrators hold signs during the We The People March in Los Angeles, California.

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19 photos of Juneteenth celebrations over the years

Youngsters join in dance contest at a Juneteenth Celebration.

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IDs through the ages: How people have proven their identity over time

A digital fingerprint scan.

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The history and significance of Juneteenth

People participate in a Juneteenth celebration in Fort Greene park.

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50 facts and figures about D-Day

Second Lieutenant Walter Sidlowski on Omaha Beach, Normandy, after helping to rescue a group of soldiers after their landing craft sank on D-Day.

The defining diet of every decade for the past 100 years

Beauty photo of sliced half a grapefruit on a black plate with peeled pieces of grapefruit in the foreground.

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Americans might love Cinco de Mayo, but few know what they're celebrating

Cinco de Mayo festivities take place in Ciudad Juarez marking the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla.

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Ada Lovelace's skills with language, music, and needlepoint contributed to her pioneering work in computing

Vector illustration of Ada Lovelace on blue background.

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From COVID-19 to financial crises, here's how major global events impact the strength of the US dollar

A man standing in front of a large screen displaying multiple charts, graphs, and financial data. The individual is wearing a suit and has a headset on.

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Meet the peach that traveled the Trail of Tears and the elders working to save it

“Indian peaches” are direct descendants of peach seeds brought across the continent on the Trail of Tears.