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August 16, 2016

Before Phelps, this American brought home 24 gold medals

The man who won 24 Olympic gold medals for the United States isn't Michael Phelps or Mark Spitz or even Jesse Owens. In fact, he didn鈥檛 compete in any Olympic sport.

August 2, 2016

Teen singers honor fallen soldier aboard jetliner

Our story took place on July 18th aboard Delta Airlines Flight 15 鈥� from Frankfurt, Germany. On board were dozens of teenage musicians 鈥� members of the Iowa Ambassadors of Music.

July 30, 2016

Happy 60th Birthday to our national motto: 'In God We Trust'

On July 30, 1956 鈥� sixty years ago today 鈥� President Eisenhower signed legislation officially making 鈥淚n God We Trust鈥� our national motto.

July 12, 2016

Healing America's Heroes: Prosthetic alternatives allow mobility, independence

Lounging by the pool or waking up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom aren鈥檛 what most able-bodied individuals would consider to be complicated tasks, but for bilateral amputees, the process of changing their prostheses just to do everyday activities can be cumbersome.

July 5, 2016

40 years after Entebbe: My interview with Iddo Netanyahu

Forty years ago, July 4, 1976, was a festival of special significance as America celebrated 200 years as a nation. Massive events were scheduled, historic tall ships graced waterways, and the Stars and Stripes fluttered in towns and cities across the land.

July 5, 2016

Fourth of July 2016: What the Founders ask of us

It is remarkable that Abraham Lincoln never delivered a Fourth of July speech.

July 5, 2016

Joey Chestnut wins back crown at Coney Island hot dog eating contest

Joey "Jaws" Chestnut regained the Mustard Yellow International Belt Monday, ousting Matt "The Megatoad" Stonie of the championship title at the annual July Fourth hot dog eating contest at Nathan's Famous in Coney Island on Monday.

July 4, 2016

America celebrates its independence

From fireworks soaring above the Washington Monument to hot dogs being downed in New York City's frank-eating contest, Americans aren't shy about celebrating their nation's birthday. Many places are rolling out long-established Independence Day traditions on Monday (even if some of those traditions aren't as long-established as they sound). Rain was forecast in many cities, but revelers were trying not to let it dampen their fun. Some Fourth of July highlights from around the country

July 4, 2016

Party in the USA: America celebrates nation's independence

From fireworks soaring above the Washington Monument to hot dogs being downed in New York City's famed frank-eating contest, Americans aren't shy about celebrating their nation's birthday. Many places are rolling out long-established Independence Day traditions on Monday (even if some of those traditions aren't as long-established as they sound). Rain was forecast in many cities, but revelers were trying not to let it dampen their fun. Some Fourth of July highlights from around the country:

July 4, 2016

Fourth of July: The USA is still lighting the way

The United States of America is now called many things by many people, but on July 4, 1776, it was a child of the Enlightenment, when reason joined with faith to change the course of human history.