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The conservative Supreme Court dealt a significant blow to President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda Tuesday, ruling that ...

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A lost Philadelphia observatory once used to track the transit of Venus may be the place where the Declaration of Independence was read publicly for the first time.

Like the polo shirt or rugby stripes before it, the soccer jersey is transcending its associations with the sport.

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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Mary Beard, author of "Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old," about the modern world's continued fascination with ancient cultures. The word "crap" appears at 2:54.

Welcome to Ashland, Wisconsin, where the locals have been enjoying Lake Superior’s southern shore in blissful semi-obscurity ...

Want to find cozy towns in Georgia that feel like another world? These 9 peaceful towns offer mountain views and coastal breezes! 1. Helen Morning mist rolls over timber-framed bu ...