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Another Ship Takes the Titanic Route on Its 100th Anniversary and Hits a…Snag

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:40:33 +0000

The sinking of the RMS Titanic reached its 100th anniversary and one ship has dared to re-create its route.

But, like the maiden voyage of the ill-fated ship, things haven’t gone smoothly.

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Leads Moving Vigil One Year After Shooting (VIDEO)

Kathy Landin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:55:10 +0000

Last night, in Tucson, one year after she was nearly fatally shot in the head at a public event, Representative Gabrielle Giffords read the pledge of allegiance to an audience of thousands gathered at the University of Arizona for a candlelight vigil to mark the anniversary of her shooting.

This Day in History for December 7 – Pearl Harbor Attacked and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:00:55 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1787 – Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the United States Constitution (More info)

1941 – In an early-morning sneak attack, Japanese warplanes bomb the US naval base at Oahu Island’s Pearl Harbor, causing the United States to enter World War II (More info)