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Over the years, an accomplished author and historian made his way from a small town in the Texas Panhandle to penning dozens of works, including his most recent novel that involved trekking thousands ...

Abyssinia, also known as the Ethiopian Empire, was a kingdom encompassing what is now Ethiopia plus, later in its history, ...

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Here’s what to know about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s family, from his Hall of Fame father to his wife and children. Vladimir ...

Albert Pujols’ interview with the Angels may mark the rise of a new generation of former stars ready to lead big-league clubs ...

A look back at the Black Stars' four appearances at the World CupGhana/@ghanasoccernetGhana has secured its spot for the ...

On Tuesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed that the Department of Justice got Facebook to remove a group page where ...

A reexamination of the 1813 Battle of Medina and its pivotal role in shaping Texas independence This documentary by Brandon Seale uncovers the lost site of the 1813 Battle of Medina, using ...

A couple of years ago, listening to the radio as I drove from Austin to La Grange, I heard on the news the latest version of a story I’ve been hearing — and reporting — for decades: Lawmakers in ...

Against the wishes of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Donald Trump is set to deploy hundreds of National Guardsmen in Chicago.

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