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wtop.com > national > 2026 > 01 > local-history-professor-tracks-territorial-evolution-of-the-united-states

Local history professor tracks territorial evolution of the United States

Local history professor tracks territorial evolution of the United States7+ hour, 51+ min ago   (333+ words) January 21, 2026, 9:56 PM With all the rhetoric over President Donald Trump's interest in potentially taking over Greenland, WTOP asked a local history professor about the nation's practices and patterns in this regard. Jasmine Noelle Yarish, a history professor at the University…...

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wtop.com > world > 2025 > 08 > 3-dead-after-mob-sets-fire-to-indonesian-regional-parliament-building

3 dead after mob sets fire to Indonesian regional parliament building

3 dead after mob sets fire to Indonesian regional parliament building4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (493+ words) August 30, 2025, 4:48 AM The blaze in Makassar, the capital city of South Sulawesi province, began late Friday. Television reports showed the provincial council building ablaze overnight, causing the area to turn an eerie orange color. Rescuers retrieved three bodies by Saturday…...

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wtop.com > world > 2025 > 03 > supporters-of-nepals-ex-king-clash-with-police-during-protest-seeking-restoration-of-monarchy

At least 2 dead in Nepal after pro-monarchy supporters clash with police during rally

At least 2 dead in Nepal after pro-monarchy supporters clash with police during rally9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (430+ words) KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) " A television cameraman was among two people who died on Friday when supporters of Nepal 's former king clashed with police during a rally in the capital to demand restoration" March 28, 2025, 11:19 AM Several protesters and police officers…...