President Donald Trump saw his capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro as a quick, clean operation that couldn’t have gone better. Half a world away in Iran, what he hoped would be another fast campaign ...

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On March 11, 1990, Lithuania became the first Soviet Republic to declare its independence from the Soviet Union. The U.S.S.R.

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Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine recently crossed the four-year mark. Throughout that time, one of the biggest questions has been: Is this what Russians want?

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For years, the U.S. government has doubted the stories of those suffering from AHI, commonly called Havana Syndrome. Now, ...

On the night of September 18, 1980, a Titan II missile carrying a thermonuclear warhead exploded in rural Arkansas. Here’s what the terrifying incident was like, from those who were there.

Despite a harsh winter and the brutal conflict with Russia, Ukrainians are still going to raves. For many it’s a way to forget the war, even if just for one night.

Oil is up 35%. Natural gas is up 70%. The reason involves a country you've never heard of, a pipeline that doesn't exist, and a crater that's been on fire since 1971.

In some cases, the ’80s help define the tone of the narrative. In others, they’re a key part of the story’s central conflict.