On Feb. 7, 1926, Carter G. Woodson -- a historian, scholar and journalist -- established the first Negro History Week. Petrified wood is one of the most sought-after materials in the world for both ...

Astros get Stanek The Houston Astros agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.1 million with reliever Ryne Stanek. After two not-so ...

It was 81 years ago today, the Empire of Japan attacked Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Hawaii, on Dec. 7, 1941. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt delivered this address to the nation on Dec. 8, 1941.

By The Learning Network What do you know about the Harlem Renaissance? How does the movement still resonate today? Post your comments and questions for our journalist Veronica Chambers by Feb. 7.

"September 5" is one of the highest-rated movies to hit theaters this year. It debuted at the Venice Film Festival in August and since then this historical drama has been accumulating awards buzz ...