House Passes Funding Plan, Sends Bill to Senate Hours Before Shutdown Deadline
The bill would fund government until mid-March and includes $110 billion for disaster relief, $30 billion in farm aid, and a 1-year extension to the farm bill.
New Bill Aims to Teach Kids Dangers of Communism | Live With Josh
Children in the United States could start learning about the dangers of communism.
J.R.R. Tolkien’s Long-Lost Christmas Poem
A discovery of Tolkien’s poem brought to light a lovely Christmas meditation. Unlike most of Tolkien’s works, it’s explicitly Christian.
3 Books About Male Friendship
Stories about villains, heroes, friends, and fathers and sons, offer food for thought.
‘O Pioneers!’ Demonstrates That Love Can Abide Despite Loneliness
In Willa Cather’s novel, heroine Alexandra Bergson’s life might seem tragic, but she lives it with calm resignation and abundant love.
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Biden Withdraws Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
President Joe Biden has made multiple attempts to forgive student loan debt during his administration.
Day in Photos: Taiwanese Parliament Brawl, Missile Strike in Ukraine, and Macron in Mayotte
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Nominates CatholicVote President Brian Burch for Ambassador to The Vatican
‘Brian loves his Church and the United States,’ Trump said on Truth Social. ‘He will make us all proud.’
Elon Musk Says He Plans to Fund Moderate Democratic Primary Challengers
The tech mogul has pledged to fund moderate Democrats in primary races to oust incumbents he considers to be too extreme.
US Military Bases, Sensitive Sites Targeted by Drones for Years
‘Those that are over our military sites are adversarial and most likely are coming from the People’s Republic of China,’ Rep. Michael McCaul said.
Opinion: CCP's Cultural Genocide Aimed at Falun Gong, Shen Yun: Part 1
Xi convened a secret meeting in 2022 to develop a new strategy to more effectively target Falun Gong worldwide.
Trump Threatens EU With Tariffs If It Doesn’t Buy More American Oil and Gas
The president-elect is pressuring the European Union to buy more U.S. energy, threatening to impose tariffs over the trade imbalance.
At Least 2 Dead, 60 Injured in Germany After Car Plows Into Christmas Market
City and state officials have described the incident as an attack.
Sebastian Gorka: How the Trump Admin Will Tackle Terrorism and National Security Threats
Gorka will serve as Trump’s deputy assistant and senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council.
US Sanctions Entities Involved in Iranian Oil Trade Over Terrorism, Human Rights Violations
The Treasury Department says Iran maintains a ’shadow fleet' in its oil trade to fund illicit activities.
Malaysia Announces New Search of Missing Airlines Flight MH370
‘Our responsibility and obligation and commitment is to the next of kin,’ the country’s transport minister says.
5 Expert-Recommended Solutions to Restore America’s Health and Trust
Panel of health experts and policymakers propose comprehensive reforms to address America’s growing health care crisis and rebuild public trust.
Existing Home Sales Register Largest Annual Jump in More Than 3 Years: Report
Many sellers have begun listing their homes for sale following a spike in demand.
Congressional Commission Urges US Government to Confront China Over Forced Organ Harvesting
Federal insurers should not reimburse patients seeking organ transplant surgery in China, the commission said in its new report.
Lithium Battery Incidents on US Flights Occur Weekly on Average, FAA Data Show
Federal legislation that seeks to tackle the fire risk posed by lithium batteries is being considered.
Vaccine Injury Claims Surged During COVID Pandemic but Reimbursements Were Low, Agency Says
Of 13,333 COVID-19-related claims, only 92 were eligible, it found.
Eric Adams’s Former Chief Adviser Indicted on Bribery Charges
Ingrid Lewis-Martin has claimed she is innocent and denied any illegal activity.
IRS Raises Tax Deduction for Business Use of Vehicles by Nearly 4.5 Percent
The deduction is applicable to cars owned or leased by a taxpayer.
US Forces Kill ISIS Leader in Syrian Airstrike
U.S. strikes targeted ISIS leader Abu Yusif and another operative in Syria’s Dayr az Zawr province.
FAA Bans Drones Over ‘Critical Infrastructure’ in New York, Governor Announces
‘This action is purely precautionary; there are no threat to these sites,’ Gov. Kathy Hochul says.
Here’s How to Make Award-Winning Chili, According to Chili Cook-Off World Champions
These seasoned cook-off winners stress the right timing, restraint, and above all, balance.
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Cutting the Budget
In an effort to change the objective of a bureaucracy, you need to establish goals and rewards for success in achieving those goals.
There Was a Time
Someday, maybe, God will decide we’ve suffered enough, and ... then we will return.
The Untold Stories of the Tiananmen Massacre
We will never know how many people were massacred the night of June 3‒4, 1989
A History of the American Nation
A patriotic poem by Ted Schneider
Of Cars and Kids
Why should our kids have to settle for a Trabant, or a Pyonghwa, education when they could have a BMW?
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Chargers’ Dicker Admits He ‘Was Kind of Laughing’ Over Rare Free Kick Against Broncos
It was the NFL’s first free kick field goal since 1976, when another Charger pulled it off.
Chargers’ Dicker Admits He ‘Was Kind of Laughing’ Over Rare Free Kick Against Broncos
It was the NFL’s first free kick field goal since 1976, when another Charger pulled it off.
Jelly Roll Responds to Criticisms After Meeting Donald Trump: ‘I’m Not Political’
The 40-year-old singer met the president-elect at a UFC event in New York City last month.
Jelly Roll Responds to Criticisms After Meeting Donald Trump: ‘I’m Not Political’
The 40-year-old singer met the president-elect at a UFC event in New York City last month.
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Elderberry: The 'Medicine Chest' That Helps Fight Colds and May Aid Chronic Conditions
Used for centuries and referred to as a ‘medicine chest’ by Hippocrates, elderberry can reduce cold and flu duration and may help with chronic disease.
Elderberry: The 'Medicine Chest' That Helps Fight Colds and May Aid Chronic Conditions
Used for centuries and referred to as a ‘medicine chest’ by Hippocrates, elderberry can reduce cold and flu duration and may help with chronic disease.
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Setting King Arthur’s Life to Music
From opera to orchestra, these inspired musical works feature the life and loves of Camelot’s legendary king.
The Home of Sarah Orne Jewett in South Berwick, Maine
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a 1770s home with cheery color schemes and patterns throughout.
Peppermint Sandwich Cookies
Our fun and festive Peppermint Sandwich cookies have a creamy peppermint frosting between two chocolate cookies, then rolled in crushed candy canes.
Taking the Kids: And Checking out Holiday Lights Before They Are Gone
While kids are home for Christmas break, take them to see the lights around America.
The Effervescent Joy of Dog Sledding
It’s hard to imagine a jollier scenario (barring Santa’s own globe-trotting tour) than taking to the trails with high-spirited Alaskan sled dogs.
How a Small Town Saved Christmas in America
The season wouldn’t be the same without Shiny Brite glass bulbs.
Taking the Kids: And Checking out Holiday Lights Before They Are Gone
While kids are home for Christmas break, take them to see the lights around America.
The Dreams of Children: Christmas During the Great Depression
Some children were happy just to have food for Christmas. Others dreamt about items illustrated in the Sears & Roebuck Christmas catalog.
Three Versions of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’
The somber show tune performed by Judy Garland morphed into a transcending holiday hit.
Ex Libris: The Wright Brothers
In this latest installment in our ‘Ex Libris’ series, we look at a library and a book that impacted the two men who would give wings to the world.
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