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Detroit Red Wings star Patrick Kane just passed Mike Modano to become the highest-scoring American-born player in NHL history. The 19-year veteran reached 1,375 career points despite nearly retiring after major hip surgery in 2023.
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New research reveals Native Americans were playing games of chance during the Ice Age, pushing back the history of dice by more than 6,000 years. This discovery rewrites what we know about ancient intellectual innovation.
Archaeologists discovered ancient Native American geoglyphs west of Correctionville, Iowa—the first ever found in the state. The small town is now celebrating with a roadside display that shares this hidden piece of history with travelers.
In 1992, figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi made history as the first Asian American to win Winter Olympic gold. Thirty-four years later, she reflects on making history without even knowing it and what today's athletes mean to her.
The churches, bridges, and parks where Americans fought for equality still stand today, inviting visitors to walk the same ground where courage changed a nation. From Birmingham to Selma, these landmarks tell the story of the movement that transformed American life.
A groundbreaking exhibition in Western Australia is rewriting colonial history by centering Indigenous voices that were deliberately overlooked for 140 years. Seven Menang elders are sharing their oral histories to complete the story of Albany, Australia's first colonial settlement.
Two Philadelphia educators just taught 5,000 years of African and African American history in one incredible 31-hour lesson, and they're waiting for Guinness to confirm their world record. Dr. Anita Lewis and Gwendolyn W. Ebron turned endurance into education at a powerful community event.
When HBO's John Adams needed authentic Colonial voices, a dialect coach discovered our founders didn't sound American at all. The surprising truth about 1700s accents reveals how much closer we were to Britain than anyone thought.
Fifty-six years ago today, 20 million Americans joined the first Earth Day, sparking a movement that transformed environmental policy in just two years. What started as a grassroots celebration became the catalyst for the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and the creation of the EPA. #
Middle and high school students at Waverly School in Pasadena turned Black History Month into a vibrant celebration, leading their own presentations on influential creators and changemakers. The student-driven event showcased deep research on literature, art, fashion, and music that shaped American culture.
America's "Hornet's Nest" city is launching an immersive Revolution experience that turns 18th-century history into cutting-edge augmented reality. Charlotte's 2026 exhibit will let visitors step inside pivotal moments like the Battle of Yorktown using tablet technology alongside the county's oldest surviving home.
Lola Vice made history Saturday night in St. Louis, winning the WWE NXT Women's Championship and becoming the first Cuban American woman to hold the title. The former MMA fighter overcame two fierce competitors in a fast-paced triple threat match at Stand & Deliver.
The world's lowest-ranked women's soccer team just pulled off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup qualifying history. American Samoa, population 45,000, beat a team ranked 80 places above them and earned their spot in the final qualifying round.
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Long before the Declaration of Independence became a national treasure behind bulletproof glass, it spread across the colonies through newspapers, town readings, and brave printers who made history accessible to everyone. A new book reveals how ordinary Americans first encountered the words that changed everything.
The United States will make soccer history this summer when 26 athletes take the field as co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. These players from small towns and big cities across America are preparing to compete in the world's biggest sporting event on home soil. --- ##
American ski legend Mikaela Shiffrin just became the first person in World Cup history to win nine season titles in a single discipline. She dominated Sunday's slalom race in the Czech Republic, securing the record with two races still to go before the Olympics.
The New Orleans Saints will make history by playing the NFL's first ever regular-season game in France at Paris's 81,000-seat Stade de France. This milestone marks the league's latest step in bringing American football to millions of European fans.
A Nigerian-born striker just became the first American in 96 years to score twice in a single World Cup match. Folarin Balogun's dream night helped the US crush Paraguay 4-1 in their tournament opener.
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A century ago, most American newspapers twisted facts to match their politics. Then one reporter with a small dog changed everything by doing something radical: telling the unvarnished truth.
Since the 1860s, Black family reunions have been healing broken bonds and preserving culture. What started as formerly enslaved people searching for lost relatives is now a powerful tradition keeping history alive.
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