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YouTube Space Shuttle DISCOVERY Flies Victory Laps Over D.C [VIDEO]
The space shuttle Discovery flew victory laps over Washington, D.C. yesterday near the White House, the Capitol and the Washington Monument as crowds bellowed cheered.
Alex Wong/Getty Images Could You Pass the Test to Be a Citizen?
We love America, and are proud to be Americans, but we didn’t have to take a test to be a citizen of the United States. What if we did have to take the test? Could you pass it?
Topical Press Agency/Getty Images Cruise Ship Sets Sail to Retrace The Titanic Voyage [POLL]
This Sunday, April 15th, will mark the 100th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Yesterday, a cruise ship set sail to retrace the ship’s doomed voyage. Many relatives of the Titanic are on the ship.
Alex Wong, Getty Images Should Obama’s 2010 Heath Care Law Be Repealed? – Survey of the Day
The health care law of 2010 was the signature legislation of Barack Obama’s first term as President. However, according to a new poll from Gallup, the public is still very divided on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
itodd, Flickr Want to Spend Less Money? Try This Secret — Dollars and Sense
You might have a pocketful of cash — but the size of those bills matters when it comes to how much of it you’re likely to spend.
Getty Images This Day in History for January 10 – Texas Oil Boom Begins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1920 – The League of Nations formally comes into being (More info)
1941 – Franklin Roosevelt introduces the lend-lease program to Congress, which was intended to help Britain beat back Hitler’s advance while keeping America only indirectly involved in World War II (More info)
Do You Know About The December Tax Deal?
At the end of last year, the President signed a law that kept middle-class tax cuts from expiring - preventing the typical working family from facing a tax increase - and extended unemployment insurance to ensure at least 7 million Americans don't lose their benefits as they search for jobs.
How You Can Help Japanese Earthquake & Tsunami Victims
The devastation in Japan is hard to imagine. The aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that struck last week has left many wondering how they can help. There are several organizations that are involved in the rescue and recovery efforts. We have provided the links to those groups below.
