From 1861 to 1865, the United States was ripped in two by war – with the Union in the North and the seceded states, the Confederacy, in the South. These four years witnessed unprecedented bloodshed, ...

Tibetan activist Tsultrim Dolma makes her debut as author with 'Defying China,' a YA memoir about her experiences growing up under the control of the People’s Republic of China, written with Rebecca ...

Donald Trump isn't just a unique figure in American politics; he represents a culmination of historical patterns seen in past presidents. Explore the narratives of expansionism, warmongering, and the ...

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Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. delivered a passionate and intimate eulogy for his father, civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, reflecting on what he believes is his real legacy in American ...

The reality is rather different, underscoring the disparity between the modern US and Israeli fighting forces and an ageing, decrepit opponent using whatever hardware is in serviceable condition with ...

By barring US access to military bases, Spain’s prime minister has triggered threats of trade reprisals from Trump.

Robert De Niro walked onto Carnegie Hall’s stage Tuesday night, unannounced and to loud applause. He didn’t make any speeches ...

Robert De Niro will appear this week at Carnegie Hall. He will read excerpts from a Philip Glass symphony about Abraham Lincoln that the composer once intended to stage at the Kennedy Center.

March 4, 1861 - Nebraska’s Capitol City’s name sake, Abraham Lincoln, gave his first inaugural address on March 4, 1861. In the speech, often called the “most important speech in American history,” as ...

Esteemed contemporary composer Philip Glass withdrew his new symphony from its intended debut at the Kennedy Center. Now, the ...

Brothers in Law is a recurring series by brothers Akhil and Vikram Amar, with special emphasis on measuring what the Supreme Court says against what the Constitution itself says. For more content from ...