May. 05, 2024 00:01 AM EDT
Today in History
Today is Sunday, May 5, the 126th day of 2024. There are 240 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On May 5, 1961, astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. became America’s first space traveler as he made a 15-minute...
Apr. 21, 2024 12:25 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pennsylvania appeals court has kept alive an Italian heritage group's challenge to efforts by the city of Pittsburgh to remove a statue of Christopher Columbus from a city park.
The Commonwealth Court on Friday sent the dispute over the 13-foot bronze and...
Mar. 10, 2024 00:04 AM EST
Today in History
Today is Sunday, March 10, the 70th day of 2024. There are 296 days left in the year. Daylight saving time returns at 2 a.m. local time.
Today’s highlight in history:
On March 10, 1969, James Earl Ray pleaded guilty in Memphis,...
Feb. 29, 2024 00:08 AM EST
Today in History
Today is Thursday, Feb. 29, the 60th day of 2024. There are 306 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On February 29, 1940, Hattie McDaniel became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award when she took best...