In the mid-19th century, suspension bridges were collapsing all across Europe. Their industrial cables frayed and snapped under the weight of their decks. So when German American engineer John Roebling proposed building the largest and...

On January 8, 2011, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords was shot in the head while meeting constituents in her home town of Tucson, Arizona. Her husband, the astronaut Mark Kelly, immediately flew to be by her side. In this emotional...

Journalist and author Charles Fishman credits his former Washington Post editor, Fred Barbash, with teaching him one of the most important lessons of his career: always include “the good stuff.” Early on, while covering the Challenger...

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For decades, people have reported seeing something strange in the woods—tall, shadowy figures with long hair and huge footprints. Are they hoaxes, misidentifications, or proof of a real creature? In this episode, we count down five of...

Pope Francis -- Jorge Mario Bergoglio -- was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1936 and is the eldest of five children.

By nearly every metric, Donald Trump's vision is wrong, the United States of America is already great. This data-driven analysis shows why.

Scientists have confirmed Albert Einstein's 100 year-old theory of gravitational waves, detected using a massive system of instruments called the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO).

A look at marijuana laws across the United States.

Fires are getting bigger and more homes are burning each year. Firefighters are having to change tactics when it comes to the most destructive fires, but why? Jennifer Blach, Ph.D., just released a new study in the journal, Science, and...

The 1700 Cascadia earthquake and tsunami was a massive natural disaster that reshaped the Pacific Northwest. Through tree rings, soil layers, and international collaboration, scientists have pieced together the exact timing of the event....

Joe Biden was president from 2021 to 2025, but he had a long career in politics prior to the getting elected. What's his story, and what were the major issues that marked his presidency? Let's find out.

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This video highlights the entrepreneurial journey of Robert L. Johnson, the founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET). From humble beginnings...

Tennis is a popular and fun pastime, in that it requires mental focus and athletic ability. But due to the cost of equipment and court time, lots of kids never get the chance to try their hand at the sport. Leaders of the...

Alf Herigstad is one good man! For that reason, he started a podcast and blog… Being A Better Man; to help others to be better, too! Alf owes the man he is to his father, who he says is the ‘best example of manhood.’ Alf grew up in...

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Howcast - C-SPAN, the cable network that covers Congress and public policy in Washington and around the country, now gives you free online access to its video dating back to 1987 with its new Video Library. Here's a crash course in...

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