George Foreman, fearsome heavyweight who became a beloved champion, dies at 76
The fearsome heavyweight, who lost the “Rumble in the Jungle” to Ali before his inspiring second act as a surprising champion and a successful businessman, died Friday night. Foreman was 76. Foreman’s ...
Washington Flag Redesign Blasted as 'Un-American'
A bill which would redesign the Washington State flag has been blasted as "un-American" by state Republicans who fear a ...
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Discover Patrick Henry’s Legacy, Beyond His Revolutionary ‘Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death’ Speech
Delivered 250 years ago, the famous oration marked the height of Henry's influence. But the politician also served in key ...
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One Of America's Oldest Whiskey Distilleries Is A Giant Historic Virginia Gem Just Outside D.C.
Whether you're into whiskey or history (or both!), this historic distillery, once owned by a U.S. president, is worth a visit ...
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Alien and Sedition Acts were reviled in their time, and John Adams was not sorry to see them go
Marianne Holdzkom, Kennesaw State University (THE CONVERSATION) When John Adams became the second president of the United States in 1797, he inherited from George Washington a new experiment ... were ...
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At least 2 Prince George’s Co. elementary students die from the flu
At least two elementary school students in Prince George’s County, Maryland, have died from the flu ... from the flu,” House told NBC4 Washington. In order to best prevent the spread of ...
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What is hantavirus? How Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa died
Arakawa, who was 65, is believed to have died Feb. 11, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said at the presser. She was seen running errands at a grocery store, a pet food shop and a pharmacy ...
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What Is Hantavirus? Gene Hackman's Wife Died From Rodent-Transmitted Disease, Officials Say
Arakawa, 65, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome on Tuesday, Feb. 11, a full week before the 95-year-old Hackman died from cardiovascular disease and advanced Alzheimer’s, New Mexico’s chief ...
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Man identified in fatal North Williams Avenue shooting
The Medical Examiner determined that Washington died of homicide by gunshot wound. Washington's family has been notified of his death and is requesting privacy at this time. Washington was one of ...
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2 PGCPS students died from flu
Two Prince George's County Public School students died from the flu, the school district superintendent confirmed to News4. The students attended CMIT North Elementary School in Laurel and John ...
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George Lowe, 67, Dies; Five Clips Capture His Kvetchy Space Ghost Alter Ego
March 7, 2025 George Lowe, the actor who voiced the superhero-turned-talk-show-host Space Ghost on “Space Ghost: Coast to Coast” on the Cartoon Network for nearly two decades, died on Sunday ...
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Maryland AG’s office opens investigation into police-involved death
End of carousel A preliminary investigation of the police-involved death showed the officer attempted to stop a driver of a Lincoln sedan on the 3300 block of East-West Highway in Chillum at about ...