A Monroe Doctrine for the 21st century

The time to secure the Western Hemisphere is now, reinforcing it as a bastion of cooperation and shared Western values.

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

Democracy won the 20th century. But has its success bred lethal complacency in the 21st? | Paul Ham

We never know who is going to rule but the beauty of democracy is that we know we can always get rid of them. So why wouldn’t we fight like blazes to preserve it?. Before he faced the crowd to ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Cutting-edge labs, a rainforest gallery and guesthouse: Nigeria to open art museum for 21st century

With a campus-style layout inspired by ancient Benin City, the Museum of West African Art has the potential ‘to be amongst the best in the world for holding returning objects’. . Benin City in ...

World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago

Taurasi still mulling retirement or 21st season

Diana Taurasi is still mulling whether to play another season in the WNBA or retire.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

The Trump 2.0 trade doctrine: Making the global economy unpredictable again?

Donald Trump's upcoming return to the presidency has injected a fresh wave of economic anxiety worldwide, as he is expected to implement a fiercely protectionist agenda, including tariffs of up to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 10

Aaron Rodgers Is Already Thinking About Returning for a 21st N.F.L. Season

The Jets quarterback has posted a career low in passer rating and has yet to throw for 300 yards in a game this season.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

18th-Century Perfume Bottles Come Up for Auction

The 100-piece collection has been praised for its size, variety and representation of all major European porcelain makers of the era.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25

Shakeel puts Pakistan in charge of deciding Test

A masterful century from Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel and late wickets from the spinners put England in huge danger after two days of the deciding Test in Rawalpindi.

Diving to Drink a 19th-Century Shipwreck’s Treasure

A team recently dived deep beneath Lake Huron hoping to harvest grain that may one day be distilled into whiskey with a flavor forgotten to history.

Science - The New York Times - November 1

Fifth Avenue: The ‘Street of Dreams’ for Over a Century

The reputation of the iconic New York City thoroughfare began with a competition to build lavish mansions that came crashing down with the advent of luxury apartment buildings.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Salt century fires England to victory in first T20

Phil Salt powers a superb century to take England to a commanding eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first T20 in Barbados.

Putting on the glitz: a 17th-century mansion in the Forest of Dean

This elegant home has been faithfully restored, after serving as a men’s residential home, but with twists and quirks everywhere. We wanted to give the old girl a good tart up,” laughs New ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Iran's supreme leader threatens U.S. and Israel after official says it can make nuclear weapons

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed “a tooth-breaking response” against Israel and the United States on Saturday “for what they are doing against Iran” and its proxies.

Can Jets get out of Aaron Rodgers' contract in 2025? Here are New York's options if QB returns for 21st season

Gang Green might prefer to start fresh

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 hours ago

"Mornings Memory": Late CBS News reporter sampled century-old champagne

The late Tom Fenton, who was a reporter with CBS News, was assigned to a story on century-old bottles of champagne that were found at the bottom of the ocean. Fenton, who died in July, even had the ...

Tokyo Metro Shares Soar in First Day of Trading for Century-Old Subway

Tokyo Metro had raised over $2 billion in one of Japan’s largest initial public offerings in years.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

Lost for centuries, Silk Road cities are revealed by drone technology

Archeologists have uncovered stunning details of two long-lost medieval cities that once thrived along the ancient Silk Road in Central Asia.

AM radio is seeking a lifeline after a century of storied history

For more than a century, AM radio has amassed a rich and storied history. That history includes Beatlemania, fireside chats with President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Super Bowl. Now, in a world ...

Watch Saka's best Premier League goals as he reaches half-century

Watch a selection of Bukayo Saka's best Premier League goals after the Arsenal forward's strike against Liverpool brought up his half-century in the top flight.

Skeletal remains in a castle well lend credence to a centuries-old Norse saga

Scientists have connected 800-year-old skeletal remains found in a well at Norway’s Sverresborg castle to a mysterious figure mentioned in a medieval Norse saga, using advanced DNA analysis.

Vatican tribunal explains conviction of cardinal and others in 'trial of the century'

The Vatican tribunal says it convicted a cardinal of aggravated fraud and other charges because of his “objectively inexplicable behavior” in paying a self-styled intelligence analyst more than a ...

World - ABC News - October 31

Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 140 lives

Crews are searching for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings as people try to salvage what they can from ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain that claimed at least 140 lives

World - ABC News - October 31

AP PHOTOS: Death by water, burial by mud. Images of Spain's floods of the century

World - Yahoo News - November 10

AP PHOTOS: Death by water, burial by mud. Images of Spain's floods of the century

Twelve days have passed since catastrophic flash floods carved a muddy scar through eastern Spain, killing over 200 people and soiling the homes of thousands more. Apocalyptic scenes documented by ...

World - ABC News - November 10

Iran cites 19th century British maps in row over ownership of islands

Tehran cites 1888 charts in effort to prove ownership of islands near strait of Hormuz that are also claimed by UAE. Maps drawn up more than 130 years ago on the instruction of the Marquess of ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

The Commanders haven't been relevant this century. That can change tonight.

There’s an argument to be made that Thursday’s game between the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles is the most important Commanders regular season game in nearly 20 years.

First evidence of familial embalming in Europe dates back to 16th century: Study

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Tales of 19th-Century A.I.: Don’t Fall in Love With a Singing Robot

Now we fret about chatbots. An earlier age worried about automatons, the uncanny humanoid contraptions whose voices could trigger love or mania.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

Watch LSU Tigers vs. UL Monroe Warhawks: TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch LSU vs. Louisiana-Monroe basketball game

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

How to watch Tulane Green Wave vs. UL Monroe Warhawks: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Friday's NCAA Basketball game

How to watch Tulane vs. Louisiana-Monroe basketball game

Sports - CBS Sports - November 9

Rice Owls vs. UL Monroe Warhawks live stream info, start time, TV channel: How to watch NCAA Basketball on TV, stream online

How to watch Rice vs. Louisiana-Monroe basketball game

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Watch UL Monroe Warhawks vs. SE Louisiana Lions: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Monday's NCAA Basketball game

How to watch Louisiana-Monroe vs. Southeastern Louisiana basketball game

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 hours ago

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