history

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That history raises difficult questions for this White House.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

For Cruz, it was a symbol of Cubans’ connection to their history — and commitment to community.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Bushehr nuclear power plant, Iran's only operational civilian nuclear facility, was built by Russia and officially handed over in September 2013, after decades of twists, turns and delays linked to Iran's turbulent history.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

To this day, it remains the biggest controversy in our family’s history.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

We were about to part company with Eugene Hammond, who said, “Mr. Culver, I hope the next time our paths cross, the circumstances will not be so sudden. But we may have made history today.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck