Today in History: June 18, Napoleon Bonaparte defeated in the Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated in the Battle of Waterloo as British and Prussian troops defeated the French Imperial Army in Belgium.
USDA steps up screwworm monitoring as cases expand in Texas
Further spread in Texas or in other states “would be a very bad milestone.”
Today in History: June 17, the British suffer heavy losses in the Battle of Bunker Hill
The Revolutionary War Battle of Bunker Hill resulted in a costly victory for the British, who suffered heavy losses.
McDonald’s is serving fried apple pie again for America’s 250th birthday
McDonald's said on Tuesday that it’s bringing back its fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades for America 250.
Today in History: June 16, Donald Trump launches presidential campaign
Real estate mogul Donald Trump launched his successful campaign for the presidency of the United States with a speech at Trump Tower in Manhattan.
B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff at US military base in Southern California
There was no immediate information on whether anyone was hurt.
Disabled oil tanker received dozens of warnings before US opened fire, AP source says
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN WASHINGTON (AP) — The tanker disabled by the American military while trying to run the U.S. blockade of Iran had dismissed nearly 60 verbal warnings as well…
Today In History: June 15, over 1,000 killed in New York steamboat accident
More than 1,000 people died when fire erupted aboard the steamboat PS General Slocum in New York’s East River; it remained the deadliest individual event in the New York area…
Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little more information is known
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital Sunday, his spokesperson said, but there was no immediate information about why he was there or his prognosis.…
The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at the White House
By The Associated Press The White House has never seen anything like the UFC show President Donald Trump is hosting to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary.…