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Today in History: November 25, John F. Kennedy laid to rest at Arlington

Nov. 25, 2024 00:10 AM EST

Today is Monday, Nov. 25, the 330th day of 2024. There are 36 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 25, 1963, the body of President John F. Kennedy was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery after a funeral procession through Washington; an estimated...

Trump's pick of Rubio as America's top diplomat could reshape US policy in Latin America

Nov. 15, 2024 11:17 AM EST

MIAMI (AP) — Growing up in Miami among Cuban exiles who fled Fidel Castro's revolution, Sen. Marco Rubio developed a deep hatred of communism. Now as President-elect Donald Trump's choice for America's top diplomat, he's set to bring that same ideological ammunition to reshaping U.S. policy in...

Book Review: 'Countdown 1960' shows parallels with this year's presidential election season

Oct. 08, 2024 11:57 AM EDT

"Countdown 1960: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the 312 Days that Changed America's Politics Forever" is a look at a critical period in U.S. history that holds lessons for today. CNN news anchor Chris Wallace starts the book in January 1960, when U.S. Sen. John F. Kennedy of...