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July 24, 2024

Israeli PM Netanyahu to address Congress amid high-profile absences

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will speak to a joint session of Congress Wednesday at 2 p.m. despite some high-profile absences.

July 23, 2024

Anti-Israel agitators invade Capitol Hill building on eve of Netanyahu address

Anti-Israel organizers gathered in the Cannon Rotunda on Tuesday afternoon amid Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to D.C.

July 23, 2024

On this day in history, July 23, 1885, Ulysses S. Grant, 18th president, passes away of throat cancer

On this day in history, Ulysses S. Grant, a West Point graduate and the 18th president of the United States, died of throat cancer in New York at the age of 63.

July 22, 2024

Netanyahu's meeting at White House moved amid Biden's COVID recovery, Harris campaigning

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Biden on Thursday, after the official's team was unsure if the two leaders would meet at all.

July 17, 2024

Afghan child remains in limbo after appeals court voids U.S. Marine’s adoption

A custody battle over an orphaned Afghan child continues as 'Baby Doe' remains in custody of a U.S. Marine and his wife, but has family living in Texas ready to take her back.

July 17, 2024

On this day in history, July 17, 1945, the Potsdam Conference begins, final Allied summit after WWII

On this day in history, July 17, 1945, after Nazi Germany's surrender in World War II, the Potsdam Conference outside Berlin, Germany, began, with Truman, Churchill and Stalin.

July 15, 2024

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on a summer breeze, a summer Olympian and a tough man for all seasons

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of national traits, trends, history and people. This week's quiz includes a look at a dynastic family that sacrificed two sons overseas.

July 13, 2024

Israel confirms strike on compound in civilian area of Gaza targeting Oct. 7 mastermind

Officials with the Israeli Defense Force confirmed a strike was launched on an alleged Hamas compound in a civilian area of al-Mawasi in Gaza, targeting a mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks.

July 11, 2024

Archaeologists uncover 250-year-old musket balls tied to American Revolution in Massachusetts

National Park Service archaeologists unearth five musket balls in Concord, Massachusetts, tied to the American Revolution and connected to the "shot heard round the world."

July 11, 2024

South Korea preparing 'StarWars' laser defense system to take out North Korean drones

South Korean military officials claim lasers composed of sustained, concentrated light beams used to overheat aerial targets are forthcoming at the Demilitarized Zone border with North Korea.