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New prime minister Sanna Marin is hoping to encourage gender equality and a better work-life balance.

The Iowa caucus doesn’t always predict the presidential nominee, but it’s been an important part of the process since the 1970s.

Vermont has always offered snowy weather and maple syrup—and now, it’s offering reimbursement for moving costs.

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At 133 words long, Prince Philip’s full title included the words 'duke,' 'earl,' 'baron,' 'royal knight,' and just about every other noble designation you can think of. But the highest and perhaps most obvious moniker that was conspicuously missing: king.

Dolly Parton performs on the Oprah Winfrey Show in 1991.

Tennessee native Dolly Parton is a universally beloved country music legend. Nathan Bedford Forrest is not.

September 24 is National Voter Registration Day. Celebrate by updating your voter registration status in five minutes or less.

Bills with the misspelled word—totaling about $1.6 billion—will remain in circulation, according to Australia's government.

If you've dreamed of taming a wild horse ever since you read 'My Friend Flicka' as a child, here is the perfect opportunity.

Sometimes, a spoonful of sugar makes the terrorism plot go down.

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In 1969, the government shut down its infamous study into UFOs—and people have been talking about it ever since.

While some air traffic controllers work at airports, others have off-site positions.

There's a lot that goes into being an air traffic controller, and being overworked is, unfortunately, a common part of the job.

During the Lavender Scare, an estimated 10,000 LGBTQ people were pushed out of U.S. government and military positions.

Shirley Chisholm led a groundbreaking career.

Nearly 50 years after becoming the first Black American woman to run for president, Shirley Chisholm is still making headlines.

Things are officially out of control.

During World War II, even America's "greatest thing" wasn't safe.

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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg used her voice to shape the course of our nation’s history.

The project was about more than just high-speed delivery.

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Who decides when our food is unsafe, and what happens next?

You may not be able to spend it, but that ripped bill isn't worthless.

Being a TSA agent means plenty of job stress.

Cats are a nightmare and that block of cheese in your luggage can look remarkably like a bomb. Learn more about life as a TSA agent.

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Craft Beer is the Latest Casualty of the Government Shutdown

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In 1959, the U.S. Postal Service Attempted to Deliver Mail via Missile

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Only One in Three Americans Could Pass the U.S. Citizenship Test

The Time Congress Banned the Braille Edition of Playboy

Dolly Parton, They Might Be Giants, and More Featured on New Album Inspired By the 27 Amendments

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