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How the Continental Army became the lords of Spanktown

Spanktown, name thusly after an early settler publicly took his spouse across his knee and chastised her, was to play an important role in the Forage Wars.

By Claire Barrett

2 days ago

Can Ken Burns revitalize American patriotism?

The 12-hour docuseries highlights nearly 150 characters and 36 battle sequences that range from the well-known, like Bunker Hill, to the more obscure.

By Claire Barrett

7 weeks ago

Supreme Court weighs if contractor can be sued for wartime negligence

Justices were skeptical Monday that the case was an exception to other lawsuits against defense contractors, which usually get immunity in such litigation.

By Patricia Kime

8 weeks ago

US strikes on alleged drug boats ‘unacceptable’: UN human rights chief

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called for an investigation into the strikes in what appears to mark the first such UN condemnation.

2 months ago

Texas National Guard members arrive in Illinois

Texas National Guard members are at an Army training center in Illinois, sent despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition from Democratic elected leaders.

3 months ago

Marines retire ‘workhorse’ Assault Amphibious Vehicle after 50 years

From the shores of Grenada to the deserts of Iraq, Assault Amphibious Vehicles shielded and carried Marines from ship to sea to shore since 1972.

By Claire Barrett

3 months ago