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1048 Al-Biruni Arabic royal astrologer, dies at age 74. 1048 Death of Al-Biruni, Persian mathematician (b. 973) 1124 Callistus II [Guido di Borgogna] Italian Pope (1119-24), dies. 1124 Death of Pope Callixtus II 1126 Hendrik IX the Black, Duke of...

“Build That Wall!” Refrain enthusiastically shouted during packed Donald Trump Republican campaign rallies around the US in 2016. “Tear down this wall!” Part of a speech made by Republican US President Ronald Reagan in West Berlin June 12, 1987, calling...

CYNOPSIS 02.28.17 Good morning. It’s Tuesday February 28, 2017 and this is your first early morning briefing. Tonight’s Premieres: ID: Who Killed Jane Doe? at 10p Lifetime:  Little Women: LA at 9p Tonight’s Finales: FX: Taboo at 10p History: The Curse...

When Nina Davuluri of New York won Miss America 2013, she said in her first press conference after the victory:   I’m so happy this organization has embraced diversity. I’m thankful there are children watching at home who can finally...

27 Million Potential Hispanic Votes. But What Will They Really Add Up To? By MARCELA VALDES For decades, political analysts have heralded the Latino vote as a “sleeping giant” that will solidify Democrats’ hold on power. But in cycle after cycle, turnout...