The Soviet Union, which is no more, was created on this date in 1922. It happened at the first Soviet Congress when Russia, Ukraine and two other Soviet republics signed a treaty.
After months of vituperation, Justin Timberlake finally admits former lover Britney Spears broke his heart in a cover interview for the February issue of Vibe.
Today's birthdays include rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley, who was born in 1928 (age 74); country singer Skeeter Davis, whose real name is Mary Francis Penick, in 1931 (age 71); John Hartford in 1937 (age 65); and the late Del Shannon was born in 1939. T
Trumpeter and bandleader Charlie Creath was born this day in 1890 in Ironton, Mo. He was a major figure in St. Louis music circles and a big influence on the city's many emerging trumpeters including Shorty Baker, Clark Terry and Miles Davis.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Is it appropriate to say "Merry Christmas" to your Jewish colleagues? If you're Jewish, should you return the salutation with a joyous "Happy Hanukkah?" The ans
London scientists reported on this date in 2001 that they concluded from studying seized documents that accused terrorist leader Osama bin Laden's al Qaida organization had tried to develop a range of weapons that included a ''dirty'' nuclear bomb.
Today's birthdays include Ray Thomas of the Moody Blues, who was born in 1941 (age 51); Marianne Faithfull in 1946 (age 56); Whitesnake's Cozy Powell in 1947 (age 55); Robert Parissi of Wild Cherry in 1950 (age 52); and Yvonne Elliman in 1951 (age 51).
Guitarist Irving Ashby was born this day in 1920 in Somerville, Mass. He followed Oscar Moore in Nat King Cole's trio for five years beginning in 1947.
On this date in 2001, President George W. Bush granted permanent normal trade status to China, reversing a 20-year policy of using access to U.S. markets as an annual enticement to China to expand freedoms. Congress previously approved the move over the o
Today's birthdays include the late Roebuck "Pops" Staples, patriarch of the Staple Singers, who was born in 1915; Johnny Otis in 1924 (age 78); Charles Neville of the Neville Brothers in 1938 (age 64); Edgar Winter in 1946 (age 56); Eastbeats bassist Dick
Earl Hines, one of the pianists who helped shape the history of jazz, was born this day in 1903 in Duquesne, Pa. His level of rhythmic and melodic invention was so influential other musicians nicknamed him "Fatha."
NEW YORK, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Paul Newman is back on Broadway after 38 years, playing the avuncular narrator in Thornton Wilder's "Our Town," the classic American play about the eternal truths of life and death in an archetypal New England village at the turn of the last century.
(In this yearend homily, the 87th installment of the UPI series of sermons, Uwe Siemon-Netto, United Press International religion correspondent and a Lutheran l
If you're returning gifts after the holidays or if you have a complaint about a gift, the Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals has some tips on how to make the process smooth and efficient -- and still leave you with your sanity.
BILL GATES' FOUNDATION DOUBLES GRANTS
The philanthropic foundation set up by computer maven Bill Gates and his wife Melinda is doubling its generosity.
American Military Service members and Veterans hold a 100 foot wide U.S. Flag for Memorial Day ceremonies at the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York City on May 28, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo
