Many Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but how many actually know the story of the holiday? Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo doesn’t mark Mexican Independence, which is celebrated on Sept. 16. Instead, it’s meant to commemorate the Battle of Puebla, which was fought between the Mexican and French...
Rediscovering America: A Quiz on the US Census
The decennial U.S. Census — or Population and Housing Census as it is also known — endeavors to count every individual living in the United States and the five U.S. territories, and will take place again this year. The quiz below, from the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University in Ohio,...
In Blessing Annexation, Trump Erodes an International Norm
Annexation, at its heart, is a byproduct of conflict. Almost never is it an act of peace, though it has been cast that way at times throughout human history. Certainly not under international law, which describes it as the forcible acquisition of territory by one state at the expense of...
Brexit Finally Arrives Friday: A Momentous yet Quiet Moment
BRUSSELS — Friday will mark a truly historic moment, but almost nothing will happen. A few Union Jack flags will be lowered from European Union buildings in Brussels, more will be waved in jubilation by Brexiteers in London at the moment of Britain's departure — at 11 p.m. in the...
Trump Peace Plan Could Boost Embattled Israeli Leader
WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington Sunday night vowing to “make history” at a planned meeting with President Donald Trump for the unveiling of the U.S. administration's much-anticipated plan to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But the high-profile meeting in Washington looks set to serve mostly as...
James Closes on Kobe, Davis Has 28 as Lakers Beat Knicks
NEW YORK — LeBron James spent the first half showing why he will soon pass Kobe Bryant for third place on the NBA's career scoring list. Then this season's assists leader put his own offense aside to help Anthony Davis find his. James scored 19 of his 21 points before...
Will TV's 'American Pickers' Find Rusted Gold in Madera?
Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, the duo behind the popular TV antiquing series 'American Pickers,' are hoping to uncover lost treasures in the Valley during a visit to California in March. Listen to this article: "Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always...
'American Pickers' Look to the Valley for Unique Antique Finds
Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, the duo behind the popular TV antiquing series 'American Pickers,' are reaching out for Valley leads as they plan a visit to California in March. "Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something...
Giants Make Alyssa Nakken First Female Major League Coach
SAN FRANCISCO — Alyssa Nakken became the first female coach on a major league staff in baseball history Thursday when she was named an assistant under new Giants manager Gabe Kapler. Major League Baseball confirmed Nakken is the first woman coach in the majors. Nakken is a former softball standout...
Stolen Away: Brooklyn Pitcher Recalls '51 Sign-Stealing Scam
NEW YORK — Stealing signals. Banging on a trash can. Beating the Dodgers in October. Sounds very familiar to Carl Erskine. "If they're going to go back to 2017 with penalties for the Astros," he said Wednesday, "then I want them to go all the way back to 1951 to...