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Back to SearchHow the 1984 Olympics saved the Games
In the early 1980s, the Olympic Games were on the verge of dying out. After a string of disasters, the Games had become unaffordable, politically fra…
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Voyager 1 revealed secrets of our universe. Is its time up?
Voyager 1 launched on Sept. 5, 1977, during the height of the space age. In the decades since, this unmanned spacecraft has ventured to the outer edg…
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What the Secret Service got wrong
On Saturday, Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted to assassinate former president Donald Trump. Crooks got on top of a roof near the Butler, Pa., rally an…
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The Campaign Moment: Trump picks Vance as running mate
This week, amid calls for political unity and growing questions over presidential security, Trump faces one of the most consequential weeks in his ca…
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The attempted assassination of Donald Trump
A shooter fired multiple rounds toward the stage at a Saturday campaign rally for former president Donald Trump. Federal officials are investigating …
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The Campaign Moment: Trump rides the wave of Biden turmoil
This week, Biden vowed in his high-stakes press conference on Thursday night to remain in the race, but it’s unclear if his message satisfied voters.…
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Is tennis having a moment?
Wimbledon. Hit films like “Challengers.” Tennis core. While household names such as Serena Williams and Roger Federer have retired from the game, a n…
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A survival guide to summer travel
Summer is in full swing, and that means many Americans are taking long-awaited vacations. While the joys of exploring new places or visiting family a…
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Will Democrats stand behind Biden?
As of Tuesday afternoon, nine congressional House Democrats have called on President Biden to step aside. At the same time, influential liberals like…
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France is in turmoil. Will the Olympics be okay?
Last week, France was preparing for the possibility of its first far-right government since World War II. Now, it faces a political crossroads, just …
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