Abraham Lincoln’s firm resolve during his last days demonstrated his enduring commitment to the common good', A CT historian writes.

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The author’s attention to detail — she chronicles the Bengalis’ love for peyaj kolir chochchori, keema cooked in cinnamon and mustard oil, pui shak, chingri and malai kofta as well as the fishmonger’s ...

The taxing power in the federal government resides in the Congress. The Constitution states that Congress has the power to “lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts” of the ...

The taxing power in the federal government resides in the Congress. The Constitution states that Congress has the power to “lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts” of the ...

"Happiness is a warm puppy:" A variety of famous quotes about dogs from such luminaries as Charles M. Schulz, Mark Twain, ...

Rebecca Yarros’ series takes the top 3 spots in fiction: the New York Times bestseller list for the week ended Jan. 25. Also ...

The 77th Independence Day saw Sri Lanka more ‘in dependence’ than independent. Tamil Nadu fishermen invade our territorial ...

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Every year since 1976, regardless of the weather, Phil Stone has come to the cemetery on the Lincoln Homestead to honor Abraham Lincoln on his birthday.