During the Civil War, both sides used firing squads to kill deserting soldiers. Today, people on death row can choose to die ...

Luzerne County Community College is hosting an exhibit which explores the often-overlooked history of African American contributions as nurses, surgeons, and ho ...

These proposals are not about fiscal responsibility. They are about dismantling economic security and civil rights ...

Building on his earlier classic work, Evangelicals and Politics in Antebellum America, Carwardine observes that the Whigs, ...

From the beep of our metal detectors to the moment we unearth our finds, each episode brings you along on a treasure hunt ...

The Justice Department’s second-in-command demanded that a judge dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric ...

The president's decision to cancel or suspend billions of dollars in foreign aid is deepening humanitarian crises across Africa.

Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every ...

Security forces in Syria said on Monday that they arrested three people involved in the execution of hundreds of civilians by ...

Called “Black Memorabilia” and “Black Americana” at times, blackface characters and apparel have had a long run in America. Now, the African American Museum is confronting their legacy head-on.

Western allies and Arab countries are gathering in Paris for an international conference on Syria to discuss the country’s ...

"I have lost this battle because my force was too small. The Government must not & cannot hold me responsible for the result . . . . I have seen too many dead & wounded comrades to feel otherwise than ...