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Bootleg Fire now 3rd largest wildfire in Oregon state history

Thursday, July 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — The Bootleg Fire is now the third-largest fire in Oregon state history as firefighters try to limit its spread amid extremely dry conditions.The blaze had grown to nearly 400,000 acres in southern Oregon by Thursday morning and remained just 38% contained.While... Read More.

‘Pose’ star Mj Rodriguez makes Emmys history with lead actress nomination

Tuesday, July 13 by ABC News

The awards show isn't until September, but Pose star Mj Rodriguez has already made Emmys history.The actress was nominated for best actress in a drama series Tuesday morning, becoming the first trans actress to ever garner an Emmy nod in a leading acting category.In 2014, Orange Is the New... Read More.

Magical History Tour: Hulu releases trailer for anticipated documentary series ‘McCartney 3, 2, 1’

Wednesday, July 7 by ABC News

Hulu has released the trailer for McCartney 3, 2, 1, the streaming service's forthcoming series centering on an in-depth conversation between Paul McCartney and acclaimed producer and fellow Grammy winner Rick Rubin. Directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker... Read More.

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson says directorial debut ‘Summer of Soul’ is his “chance to correct history”

Thursday, July 1 by ABC News

Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson says he hopes "to correct history" with his directorial debut Summer of Soul. The documentary, which chronicles the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, follows the series of concerts that took place at Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem over the course of several weekends. Questlove tells ABC Audio... Read More.

United places largest aircraft order in its history

Tuesday, June 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- United Airlines is betting big on the post-pandemic travel boom.On Tuesday, United announced the largest aircraft order in the airline's history and the largest for the industry by a single carrier in more than a decade.The 270 narrow-body jet order is... Read More.

History Finally At Hand, Biles Headlines US Gymnastics Team

Monday, June 28 by CBS News

(CBSDFW/AP) – Simone Biles’ Olympic encore is finally here. The reigning world and Olympic gymnastics champion from Spring, Texas locked up her spot in Tokyo by easily winning the U.S. Olympic Trials. The 24-year-old’s two-day total of 118.098 earned her one of two automatic spots... Read More.

The last lesbian bars struggle to survive, advocates say, putting landmarks of queer history in danger

Saturday, June 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When Herz, a lesbian club in Mobile, Alabama, opened in 2019, owner Rachel Smallman said she and her wife didn’t have a place they could “go to be their authentic selves.” So, they made a space of their own.“In the deep... Read More.

WNBA players continue history of activism with support for voting rights

Wednesday, June 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Members of the WNBA wore special T-shirts during games Tuesday to show support for passing expansive voting rights legislation, like the For The People Act.Players wore T-shirts with the slogans like “Freedom to Vote” and “Protect Our Freedom to Vote,” along... Read More.

Mother-daughter duo emphasize importance of knowing your family’s health history

Tuesday, June 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A mother-daughter duo are sharing their story in the hopes of highlighting the importance of knowing your family's health history and the inherited cancer risks in the Black community.Patricia Via, from Martinsville, Virginia, was 55 years old when she found out... Read More.

Senate confirms 1st Muslim American federal judge in US history

Thursday, June 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Zahid Quraishi was confirmed as the first Muslim American federal judge by the United States Senate on Thursday.Quraishi, currently a magistrate judge, will serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. He was confirmed with an overwhelmingly bipartisan... Read More.

Lake Mead hits lowest water levels in history amid severe drought in the West

Thursday, June 10 by ABC News

(LAKE MEAD, Nev.) -- Lake Mead, the reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, has hit its lowest water levels ever, according to government officials.The water level in the reservoir, which supplies drinking water to millions of people in California, Arizona,... Read More.

English football picks first female leader in body’s 158-year history

Tuesday, June 8 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The English Football Association, soccer’s original national body that was founded in 1863, has nominated Debbie Hewitt to become its first ever female leader.Hewitt was the unanimous choice of the seven-member selection panel and the FA Council will be asked to formally... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: history

Bootleg Fire now 3rd largest wildfire in Oregon state history

‘Pose’ star Mj Rodriguez makes Emmys history with lead actress nomination

Magical History Tour: Hulu releases trailer for anticipated documentary series ‘McCartney 3, 2, 1’

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson says directorial debut ‘Summer of Soul’ is his “chance to correct history”

United places largest aircraft order in its history

History Finally At Hand, Biles Headlines US Gymnastics Team

The last lesbian bars struggle to survive, advocates say, putting landmarks of queer history in danger

WNBA players continue history of activism with support for voting rights

Mother-daughter duo emphasize importance of knowing your family’s health history

Senate confirms 1st Muslim American federal judge in US history

Lake Mead hits lowest water levels in history amid severe drought in the West

English football picks first female leader in body’s 158-year history

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