On Nov. 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the dedication of a national cemetery at the site of the Civil War battlefield of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania.
Today in History: Lincoln delivers Gettysburg Address
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Greece to repay chunk of bailout debt early and touts recovery during anger over cost of living
Greece will make an early repayment of 5 billion euros ($5.3 billion) in bailout-era debt in 2025, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told a banking conference in Athens on Monday, describing the move as a signal of the country’s fiscal recovery.
Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut near key government buildings and embassies
An Israeli airstrike late Monday slammed into a densely populated residential area in Lebanon’s capital close to the U.N. headquarters, Parliament, the prime minister’s office and several embassies.
Moscow warns US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with long-range weapons
President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied long-range missiles was met with ominous warnings from Moscow, a hint of menace from Kyiv and nods of approval from some Western allies.
Today in History: More than 900 die at Jonestown
On Nov. 18, 1978, U.S. Rep. Leo J. Ryan of California and four others were killed on an airstrip in Jonestown, Guyana, by members of the Peoples Temple; the killings were followed by a night of mass murder and suicide resulting in the deaths of more than 900 cult members.
Joe Biden authorizes Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia
President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles to strike deeper inside Russia, easing limitations on the weapons as Russia deploys thousands of North Korean troops to reinforce its war.
How a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million
A conceptual artwork of a banana duct-taped to a wall has an estimated value of between $1 million and $1.5 million at Sotheby’s auction on Nov. 20.
Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute ‘genocide’
Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide, according to excerpts released Sunday from an upcoming new book ahead of the pontiff’s jubilee year.
Tulsi Gabbard’s sympathetic views toward Russia cause alarm as Trump’s pick to lead intelligence services
Tulsi Gabbard’s past comments supportive of Russia — as well as secret meetings with Syria’s president, a close ally of Russia and Iran — are attracting fresh scrutiny from Democrats and national security analysts.
Tropical Storm Sara makes landfall in Belize after drenching Honduras
Tropical Storm Sara on Sunday made landfall in Belize, where forecasters expect heavy rain to cause life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides.