How The Republican Party Got Its GOP Nickname
The Republican Party — one of the two dominant parties in American politics — is colloquially referred to by the three-letter nickname "GOP." But why?
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This Country Recently Carried Out The Most Executions In A Single Day
The death penalty is a controversial issue around the world, yet this country recently carried out the most executions in a single day.
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The Hidden Meaning Behind Vladimir Putin's Puffy Coat
Russian President Vladimir Putin's Loro Piana puffer jacket sparks controversy amidst the Russia-Ukraine war.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Madeleine Albright
Albright was the first woman selected to serve as the United States Secretary of State and played a key role in foreign policies at the end of the Cold War.
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What Was Madeleine Albright's Net Worth When She Died?
Madeleine Albright made history when she became the United States' first female secretary of state. She was an accomplished diplomat, educator, and author.
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Who Are Mikhail Gorbachev's Granddaughters?
Mikhail Gorbachev's granddaughters are famous in Russia by virtue of being related to the former Kremlin leader. But who are they?
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Is This How Ukraine Is Successfully Targeting Russia's Top Generals?
The war in Ukraine began on February 24, 2022. But, Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, underestimated Ukraine as five Russian generals have reportedly been slain.
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This Is How War Propaganda Works
Propaganda. This word has gotten thrown around a lot lately, usually to refer to misinformation, disinformation, and lies. This is how war propaganda works.
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Little-Known Facts About Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter's life is much more than his successes and failures as a president. Here are some little-known facts.
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Famous People Befriended By Vladimir Putin
A polarizing figure, Vladimir Putin has courted friendships with a number of famous entertainers. These are some famous people befriended by Vladimir Putin.
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What Does A No-Fly Zone Mean And Why Is It Hard To Implement?
Ukraine has asked for NATO to declare a no-fly zone over the embattled nation, but what does a no-fly zone mean and why is it hard to implement?
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Tragic Details Found In Robert F. Kennedy's Autopsy Report
Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1968, but theories continue to swirl around the murder. Here are tragic details found in his autopsy report.
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Which State Pays The Most For Gas?
As of March 14, 2022, the average price for gas in the U.S. was $4.325 (via AAA). According to Reuters, this is the highest it's been since July 2008.
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Elon Musk's Challenge To Vladimir Putin Explained
Trial by combat hasn't been much of a thing since the Middle Ages. Nevertheless, eccentric entrepreneur and all-around famous rich guy Elon Musk proposed it.
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Why Did We Start Calling States Red Or Blue?
It's not unusual to associate a color with an event or a person -- orange and black for Halloween, red and green for Christmas. What about colors and politics?
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What Does It Mean To Be A Foreign Fighter In Ukraine?
When Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, Ukraine seemed to find itself at a significant disadvantage in terms of numbers. That's where foreign fights come in.
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Is This Why The Letter Z Is Being Used On Russian Tanks?
The letter Z is not part of the Cyrillic alphabet but that didn't stop it from becoming a controversial symbol during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Who Is Vladimir Putin's Spokesman, Dmitry Peskov?
Dmitry Peskov has made a career working in both the Soviet Union and the Russian governments. So just who is he? Let's take a look at his life.
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How Many Pets Did JFK Have?
But though many Presidents kept pets over the years, few rivaled the Kennedys in either the size or variety of their menageries.
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The $1 Million Bounty On Putin Explained
One Russian businessman (who now lives in America) has offered a $1 million dollar bounty for Russian president Vladimir Putin. Here's the story.
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Is Putin The Richest Man In Russia?
As it turns out, there are several contenders in the running for the richest man in Russia. Who are they? Is Vladimir Putin one of them? Let's find out.
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The Untold Truth Of Vladimir Putin
With Russia regularly making news headlines, there's, unsurprisingly, a lot of focus on the country's president. This is the untold truth of Vladimir Putin.
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What Happens To Ukrainian Refugees After Entering Poland?
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Ukrainian citizens fled to nearby countries. Here's what happened when some of them went to Poland.
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What Was The Least-Watched State Of The Union Address Of All Time?
Broadcast ratings numbers can indicate all kinds of things: the personalities on screen, the words they're speaking. What about ratings for political speeches?
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What Happens In Russia If Vladimir Putin Dies In Office?
in Russia — more specifically, Vladimir Putin's Russia — the chain of succession is clear on paper, but there are many other factors at play that muddy things.
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How Long Do State Of The Union Addresses Typically Go On For?
State of the Union addresses often seem to be pretty thorough but how long do they typically go on for?
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What Was The Most Watched State Of The Union Address Of All Time?
The State of the Union address is an opportunity for a sitting president to directly speak to Congress in joint session, as well as the nation at large.
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