Tag Archives: history
Pakistan marks democratic milestone in close-fought election
By John Chalmers and Michael Georgy ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistanis began voting on Saturday in a landmark election that will bring the first transition between civilian governments in a country ruled by the military for more than half of its turbulent history. Continue reading
Dark picture of Castro family emerges
The family of Ariel Castro had a history of violence and discord. Continue reading
NBA Player Jason Collins Comes Out As Gay
The player wins praise from the White House after making history as the first openly gay and active male pro athlete in the US. Continue reading
Virgin Galactic Has First Rocket Test Flight
Space tourism edges closer as Virgin hails its first rocket-powered test flight as “history in the making”. Continue reading
Eddie Kaye Thomas — Alleged Knife-Wielding Tryst Chick Has Trespass History
“American Pie” star Eddie Kaye Thomas sure knows how to pick ‘em … Continue reading
Every Genocide Leaves a Legacy: Rwandan Tutsi Genocide Testimonies Integrated Into USC Shoah Foundation’s Visual History Archive
LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education has added a collection of testimonies of survivors and rescuers from th… Continue reading
Masters 2013: Australian Adam Scott Wins
The golfer makes history as Australia’s first Masters champion, beating 2009 winner Angel Cabrera in a dramatic play-off. Continue reading
Bieber criticized for Anne Frank comment
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Justin Bieber wrote an entry into a guestbook at the Anne Frank House museum in Amsterdam, saying he hoped the Jewish teenager who died in a Nazi concentration camp “would have been a Belieber” — or fan of his — if history were different. Continue reading
How the Fed fueled subprime auto loan explosion
JASPER, Alabama – Thanks largely to the U.S. Continue reading
