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May 4, 2024

On this day in history, May 4, 1979, 'Iron Lady' Margaret Thatcher becomes first female PM of the UK

Margaret Thatcher became the United Kingdom's first female prime minister on this day in history, May 4, 1979, at age 54 — and led the U.K. for nearly 12 years, earning the moniker "Iron Lady."

May 3, 2024

Kremlin spox slams French president, UK foreign secretary, calling criticisms of war in Ukraine 'dangerous'

The Kremlin’s spokesman says recent statements by France’s president and Britain’s foreign secretary about the war in Ukraine will deepen international tension.

May 3, 2024

War-scarred village in Ukraine finds solace in vibrant new church

A new church is bringing spiritual comfort to war-weary residents of the Ukrainian village of Lypivka this Orthodox Easter season. Two years ago, it provided refuge.

May 3, 2024

Meet the American who created the Kentucky Derby, Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., born of pioneers

The Kentucky Derby debuted in 1875, the horse race a vision of Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., grandson of American explorer William Clark in hopes of reviving commonwealth's economy.

May 3, 2024

On this day in history, May 3, 1937, Margaret Mitchell's Civil War saga 'Gone with the Wind' wins Pulitzer

Margaret Mitchell earned a Pulitzer Prize in Novels for her Civil War epic "Gone with the Wind" on this day in history, May 3, 1937. She died tragically at age 48.

May 2, 2024

Hamas is sending a delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks in the latest sign of progress

Hamas said it was sending to Egypt a delegation for cease-fire talks, marking a sign of progress in attempts by mediators to work out an agreement between the militant group and Israel.

May 2, 2024

Kyiv's forces are up against a concerted Russian push in eastern Ukraine, a military official says

A Ukrainian military official said local defenders in the eastern part of the country are holding firm so far against a concerted push by Russia's better-equipped forces.

May 1, 2024

Drone footage shows devastation in Ukraine's strategic eastern city of Chasiv Yar as Russians near

New drone footage shows Chasiv Yar, a strategic city in eastern Ukraine that once had a population of 12,000, deserted with barely a building left intact.

May 1, 2024

Brown U caves to anti-Israel protesters, agrees to deal on divestment in exchange for encampment closure

Anti-Israel protesters declared victory at Brown University on Tuesday after they struck a deal with leadership to end the encampment there if the board

May 1, 2024

98-year-old in Ukraine escapes Russian troops by walking for miles, with slippers and a cane

Lidia Stepanivna Lomikovska, a 98-year-old woman in Ukraine, escaped Russian-occupied territory by walking nearly 6 miles alone, according to officials.