On Nov. 12, 1954, Ellis Island officially closed as an immigration station and detention center. More than 12 million immigrants arrived in the United States via Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954.
Today in History: Ellis Island closes its doors
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Today in History: Gemini 12 blasts off
On Nov. 11, 1966, Gemini 12 blasted off on a four-day mission with astronauts James A. Lovell and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin Jr. aboard; it was the tenth and final crewed flight of NASA’s Gemini program.
Haiti replaces prime minister, marking more turmoil in its democratic transition process
A transitionary council created to reestablish democratic order in Haiti signed a degree Sunday firing the country’s interim Prime Minister Garry Conille and replacing him with Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, a businessman who was previously considered for the job.
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Lebanon and isolated northern Gaza while Netanyahu and Trump speak
Israeli strikes killed dozens of people including children on Sunday in Lebanon and isolated northern Gaza, as the world watched for signs of how the U.S. election might affect the wars between Israel and Iranian-backed fighter groups Hamas and Hezbollah.
King Charles III and Kate attend remembrance event as both slowly return to duty
King Charles III led the nation Sunday in a two-minute silence in remembrance of fallen service personnel in central London as the Princess of Wales looked on, a further sign the royal family is slowly returning to normal.
Today in History: ‘Sesame Street’ makes its debut
On Nov. 10, 1969, the children’s educational program “Sesame Street” made its debut on National Educational Television (now PBS).
Qatar suspends its mediation efforts on Gaza and the Hamas office there may have to leave
Qatar has suspended its key mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel, it said Saturday, after growing frustration with the lack of progress on a cease-fire deal for Gaza.
Azerbaijan is the host of the UN’s climate conference, shining a spotlight on the petrostate
Diplomats from across the world will descend on the capital Baku for the annual climate summit, known as COP29, to discuss how to avoid increasing threats from climate change in a place that was one of the birthplaces of the oil industry.
A powerful suicide bombing at a rail station in southwestern Pakistan kills at least 26
A suicide bomber blew himself up at a train station in restive southwestern Pakistan on Saturday, killing at least 26 people, including soldiers and railway staff, and wounding about 62 others, some critically, officials said.
Famine is likely imminent in northern Gaza, hunger experts say
Hunger experts are warning that there’s “a strong likelihood” famine is imminent in parts of northern Gaza.