1700s: Almost half of the slaves coming to North America arrive in Charleston. Many stay in South Carolina to work on rice plantations. 1739: The Stono rebellion breaks out around Charleston ...

The story of the American Revolution as traditionally recounted is the saga of the thirteen colonies fighting their colonial ruler, Britain, for independence. But an equally compelling part of the ...

We all assume that school teaches us the truth … but as time passes, some truths are debunked. Here are a few things that ...

On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as ...

The United States of America is a North American nation ... movies and television. The American colonies declared independence from the British Empire in 1776 and were recognized as a new nation ...

As George Orwell, the celebrated British author and social commentator, wrote in a 1944 newspaper column, “History is written by the winners.” According to my late Aunt Herta, U.S. history is ...

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The militant group targeted areas in Israel farther south than most of its previous attacks, reinforcing fears of broader regional conflict. For Middle Eastern Foes, Diplomacy Takes a Back Seat to ...

and Apple claims they’ll cover the entire US by the end of 2019. Timed with the spread of its first-party mapping data, Apple is giving the Maps app a big upgrade in iOS 13 that represents the company ...

50 States #1 in Health Care Hawaii is the most recent addition to the United States, becoming a state on Aug. 21, 1959. The state, comprised of eight islands, is known as a tourism paradise ...

Winds variable at 3 to 7 mph (4.8 to 11.3 kph). Showers today with a high of 76 °F (24.4 °C) and a low of 56 °F (13.3 °C). There is a 40% chance of precipitation. Thunderstorms today with a hi ...

There is a 54% chance of precipitation. Mostly cloudy today with a high of 76 °F (24.4 °C) and a low of 57 °F (13.9 °C). There is a 60% chance of precipitation. Partly cloudy today with a high ...