James K. Polk was born on November 2, 1795, in a log cabin in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, the oldest of 10 children. He ...

There was confusion about whether Tyler would be the next president since the Constitution was unclear about presidential ...

Tennessee’s is the only state capitol with bodies buried within its walls. The other interred remains belong to Samuel Morgan ...

Over the years they have received many monikers, some more irreverent than others: Soldiers of the sea. Teufelhund. Uncle Sam’s Misguided Children. Leatherneck. Jarhead. Crayon eaters. But at the end ...

President Trump has said he feels an “obligation” to watch in person as the US Supreme Court on Nov. 5 weighs his powers to impose tariffs.

Martin Van Buren studied law and held various political positions before serving as U.S. senator, as secretary of state and ...

There are now 144 days remaining until Orioles Opening Day 2026. That’s one gross of days. As of last night, with Game 7 of the World Series being settled, the 2025 season is officially over. The ...

Mater Academy Inc. submitted notices signaling its intent to co-locate in eight Polk County public schools by August 2027.

On Nov. 2, 1947, Howard Hughes built and piloted the world's largest airplane, the 200-ton flying boat Spruce Goose, on its only flight, at Long Beach, Calif ...

Like Thor, the hammer-wielding Norse god associated with thunder and strength, Robertson is a lightning rod for the Class 5A ...

The former owner of Steer ‘N’ Stein is now filing multiple lawsuits, including one against the Iowa State Fair, after he was accused of not paying his employees.