As America prepares to mark its 250th birthday, here’s a look at some of the leaders who helped shape the nation’s history.
George Washington led the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolution and became the first U.S. president. A little-known fact: he set an early precedent by refusing to seek a third term.
Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, also played a major role in designing his home Monticello and founding the University of Virginia.
Benjamin Franklin was a diplomat, inventor, and thinker who created bifocals, helped establish the U.S. postal system, and famously experimented with electricity using a kite and key during a thunderstorm.
Abraham Lincoln preserved the Union during the Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation. He was also known for his youth as an accomplished wrestler and stood 6-foot-4.
Franklin D. Roosevelt led the United States through the Great Depression and World War II, introducing the New Deal and helping establish Social Security, which remains in place today.
Martin Luther King Jr. led the civil rights movement, delivering his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech and inspiring landmark legislation advancing civil rights and equality.
The four astronauts aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft are set to splash down in the Pacific Ocean as they complete the first human voyage to the Moon in more than 50 years.
Mission Control in Houston is tracking a high-speed reentry at Mach 32 as the capsule endures extreme heat and transitions into its parachute descent phase.
Officials say the mission marks a major milestone for NASA’s Artemis program and future crewed Moon landings.
Babies too young to receive the MMR vaccine are among the most vulnerable in a widespread measles outbreak in South Carolina.
Health officials say declining vaccination rates are weakening herd immunity and allowing the disease to spread across multiple states.
Experts warn the United States could lose its status of having eliminated measles if outbreaks continue.
Vice President JD Vance is traveling to Pakistan to lead mediated talks with Iran as U.S. and Iranian negotiators prepare for high-level discussions.
The diplomatic push comes as a fragile ceasefire in a six-week conflict continues to hold by a thread, with sporadic regional fighting still flaring.
Officials say the goal is to prevent further escalation and keep broader negotiations involving Israel, Lebanon, and Iran on track.
Wausau Mayor Doug Diny will not face criminal charges after removing an absentee ballot drop box ahead of the 2024 election, according to a special prosecutor.
The prosecutor said there was not enough evidence to prove a crime, noting the box was empty and had never been opened at the time it was taken.
The incident drew attention in Wisconsin, sparking debate over the security and use of absentee ballot drop boxes in the key battleground state.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has signed a bill legalizing online sports betting, making the state the 33rd in the nation to allow the practice.
However, bettors will not be able to place wagers immediately, as state officials must first negotiate agreements with tribal nations that will operate and regulate the system under the new law.
Supporters say the measure could generate new revenue for Wisconsin, potentially funding programs such as mental health services and efforts to address addiction.
A federal judge has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking access to Massachusetts voter rolls, marking another legal setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to obtain state election data.
The court ruled that the Justice Department failed to meet federal requirements justifying its request, finding the legal filing did not include a sufficient factual basis as required under law.
The administration has argued the voter data is needed to help ensure election security, while state officials and others have raised concerns about voter privacy and the potential misuse of sensitive information.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told European governments that U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking concrete commitments within days from allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, according to reporting by Olivia Zollino. The push comes as U.S. officials intensify discussions with NATO partners over regional security concerns tied to escalating tensions with Iran and broader instability affecting key global shipping routes.
European governments are now weighing how to respond to Washington’s request, as diplomatic and security talks continue amid uncertainty over how far NATO members are willing to go in supporting maritime operations in the region.
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