This Christmas, many children welcomed a familiar visitor – a jolly man in a red suit and a sleigh full of gifts. But the ...

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The Trump administration will resume garnishing wages from student loan borrowers in default in early 2026, the U.S. Education Department confirmed to NPR.

How do you feel right now about where Nebraska football is going? That’s not a rhetorical question, by the way; I’m genuinely asking. The regular season is now ...

The exhibit includes an illustration of the first Christmas tree in West Virginia, which appeared in Clarksburg in 1829.

Here are recommended reads about the United States — perfect for the history buff on your gift list, or anyone looking to learn more about how the U.S got to where it is today.

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