Want a bit more sleep? Hitting that snooze button isn’t always bad, study finds
The snooze button has gotten a bad rap over the years — but a new...
On this day in history, October 16, 1978, Pope John Paul II of Poland is elected head of Catholic Church
Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyła was elected pope and took the regnal name “Pope John Paul...
On this day in history, October 15, 1991, Clarence Thomas is confirmed to US Supreme Court
Following a contentious confirmation hearing, the Senate voted 52 to 48 to confirm Clarence Thomas...
Amid the devastation of the Israel-Hamas war, religious leaders call for day of fasting
Faith leaders around the world have called for fasting and prayer in response to the...
On this day in history, October 11, 1890, Daughters of the American Revolution founded in Washington, DC
The Daughters of the American Revolution, comprised of women in the United States and around...
NHL bans use of Pride Tape on ice in updated guidance for theme nights
The NHL announced in June that teams would no longer be permitted to wear specialty...
On this day in history, October 9, 1888, the Washington Monument opens to the public
Built in two phases in 1848 and 1884 and subsequently dedicated in 1885, the Washington...
Ancient tomb may have belonged to a courtesan with Alexander the Great’s army, archeologists reveal
Israeli archeologists may have discovered the first-ever tomb of a woman known as a “hetaira”...
On this day in history, October 6, 1927, ‘The Jazz Singer’ released, first film with synchronized sound
“The Jazz Singer” starring Al Jolson, the first movie that incorporated synchronized speaking parts for...
Undersea video of lost WWII aircraft carriers provides new clues about their dramatic last moments
A remote submersible has captured video of the first detailed look at the USS Yorktown...