Eleanor Roosevelt, who holds the distinction of longest-serving first lady and who helped guide the American people through the Great Depression and World War II, died after a two-year battle with baffling illnesses on this day in history, Nov. 7, 1962. She was 78 years old. “A shy, awkward child, …
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Former Union officers, who had led the costly battlefield effort to free 4 million Americans from bondage, chartered the National Rifle Association (NRA) in New York City on this day in history, Nov. 17, 1871. Civil War veterans Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate created the organization after …
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Political pundits and other media figures took to social media Wednesday night to declare which Republican presidential candidate they thought won the fourth GOP presidential debate. Opinions were naturally split between entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley …
Read More »AZ Senate president urges University of Arizona to join Trump’s new higher-ed reform compact
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen is urging the University of Arizona to take advantage of an opportunity from PresidentDonald Trump’s administration to be one of nine initial signatories of theCompact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education. In a letter obtained byFox News Digital, Petersen encouraged University of Arizona President Suresh …
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President Donald Trump announced on Monday that construction has begun on a new, privately funded White House Ballroom – a long-envisioned addition designed to host state visits and large gatherings – as part of a modernization of the East Wing. “I am pleased to announce that ground has been broken …
Read More »Kamala Harris doesn't rule out another presidential run in new interview: 'I am not done'
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has hinted at another run for president, possibly her strongest indication yet that she may throw her hat back in the ring for commander in chief. Harris, who was defeated by President Donald Trump in last year’s election, told the BBC she is keeping her …
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