Shauna Wright
This Day in History for August 13 – Berlin Divides Itself and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1878 – A yellow fever epidemic in Memphis eventually empties the city (More info)
1918 – Opha Mae Johnson becomes the first woman to enlist in the United States Marine Corps (More info)
This Day in History for August 10 – Smithsonian Established and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1793 – The Louvre officially opens in Paris (More info)
1846 – The Smithsonian Institution is chartered by the United States Congress (More info)
July Sizzled As the Hottest Month in History
July is always hot, but if it seems like last month was even more uncomfortable than usual, you’re right. In fact, it’s now in the record books as the warmest month in history.
Which Cities Have the Nation’s Lowest Unemployment Rates?
The nation’s unemployment rate is currently stuck at 8.3 percent, but in some cities, it’s much lower. So if you’re okay with relocating, where should you start your job search?
New Movie Releases — ‘Hope Springs,’ ‘Nitro Circus: The Movie 3D,’ ‘The Bourne Legacy’ and ‘The Campaign’
Of the four movies that open this week, one features two Oscar-winners, another highlights crazy stunts, the third continues a popular film franchise, and the last is just in time for a spoof-worthy political season.
FBI Says Wade Michael Page, Shooter in Sikh Temple Killings, Took His Own Life
Wade Michael Page, the shooter in Sunday’s massacre at a Wisconsin Sikh temple, was originally thought to have been gunned down by police — but new evidence is emerging that indicates he, like many other spree killers before him, actually took his own life.
Sikh Temple Shooter Identified As Wade Michael Page Believed to Be a White Supremacist [VIDEO]
Officials say a white supremacist who went on a shooting rampage inside a Sikh temple before being killed by law enforcement was an Army veteran who likely mistook the Sikhs for Muslims.
Lifeguard Billed Thousands of Dollars After Saving a Drowning Boy [VIDEO]
Being a hero has a price — and sometimes, an actual monetary price. That’s what a Vancouver, WA lifeguard found out last month when he saved a young boy from drowning and later got a bill for his efforts.
US Gymnast Gabby Douglas Makes History Winning Olympic Gold in Women’s All-Around
US Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas won perhaps the most coveted title in her sport when she took the gold medal in the women’s all-around competition on Thursday in London, becoming the first African-American female gymnast to ever win individual Olympic gold.
What Do You Need to Know About Women’s Services Under New Health Care Reform?
August 1 marks the day when a key provision of President Obama’s health care reform law goes into effect: private insurance companies now must provide contraception and many women’s preventive services for free.
But because insurance in general can be complicated, there are some things you’ll need to know.