In 1765, the British Parliament passed the Stamp Act to raise money from the American colonies, which fiercely resisted the tax. (The Stamp Act was repealed a year later.)
Today in History. Today is Friday, March 22, the 82nd day of 2024. There
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Joe Biden and Donald Trump won their party’s primaries in Illinois on Tuesday
Gridlock is expected in Midtown on Thursday as President Biden and three
For next week's Watch & Wonder Highlight, we're thrilled to feature "In Their Own Words: Jimmy Carter." After watching, dive deeper with resources about Jimmy Carter's impact on American politics and his lifelong work to promote democracy, prevent disease, and advance human rights globally on PBS LearningMedia.
BLAKELY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A landmark building in Lackawanna County will soon have a new purpose. Blakely Borough officials will turn the former Mid-Valley Hospital into a community center. Back in 1912, the Mid-Valley Hospital in Blakey opened its doors to the community. After serving the community for many years, the hospital closed in []
Ward Sutton's cartoons have appeared in the New Yorker and the Boston Globe, among other publications. He won the 2018 Herblock Prize for editorial cartooning. @wardsutton
Montevideo, Mar 18 (Prensa Latina) Former Presidents Jose Mujica, Luis Alberto Lacalle and Julio Maria Sanguinetti urged on Monday for a clean electoral campaign, particularly on social media. The post Former Uruguayan presidents urge for clean electoral campaign first appeared on Prensa Latina.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A prestigious annual Irish celebration brings a former U.S. President to northeastern Pennsylvania. Former president Bill Clinton served as a principal speaker Saturday night for the 118th Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of Lackawanna County. Organizers say it's no coincidence the 42nd president of the United States was chosen as []
PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panama has accused Nicaragua of meddling in its internal affairs by allowing former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli to continue taking swipes at the justice system and promoting his political allies from within the walls of the Nicaraguan embassy. Martinelli has been holed up in the embassy for more than a month
Panama demands Nicaragua rein in former President Ricardo Martinelli
Former President Barack Obama paid a visit to the Castle of Laeken on