Why aren't keyboards in alphabetical order?Here's how our society evolved into using the "qwerty" keyboard, straying from alphabetical organization used in the first typewriter in the 1860s.
| Lauren Magarino and Simon Kaufman
Efforts underway across the US to uncover, preserve Black cemeteriesThe Black Cemetery Network is a growing database of documented projects to uncover and restore Black cemeteries across the country.
| Liz Gold
MLK Jr.'s family reflects on his legacy, goals for our nationIn Washington Monday, members of the King Family recalled their father's goals to eradicate the "three evils": poverty, racism, and violence.
'Letter from Birmingham Jail': The injustice of silenceToday, that letter written from the inside of a cell, has been reproduced dozens of times and read annually by members of the U.S. Senate.
Biden: 'We should pay attention' to MLK's legacyBiden said his message on Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday is to “choose democracy over autocracy, a beloved community over chaos."
Specific Violent Details Revealed In Video Of Jan. 6 AttackersOne video made public was the body-worn camera footage captured by Michael Fanone, a former MPD officer, who was beaten and tased by attackers.
Family To Sell Bruce's Beach Back To Los Angeles County For $20MCharles and Willa Bruce's beachfront land was taken under eminent domain in the 1920s. Los Angeles County gave it back to the family last year.
California Seeks Sterilization Victims To Pay ReparationsCalifornia had the nation's largest forced sterilization program, beginning in 1909. Some women were even sterilized in prisons about a decade ago.
Why Are Toys Ingrained In Our Culture?The history of toys in America goes way back in time and some industry experts say they're more than just what we see on store shelves.
There's An Increase In U.S. Historic Site TourismConsultancy Longwoods International's CEO says more people are traveling for the purpose of drawing their own conclusions on American history.
Lawyer Suing For JFK Assassination Files Awaits ReleaseNew York Attorney Larry Schnapf filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden and the National Archives in October.
Why Is Santa Claus Dressed In Red?Early depictions show Santa Claus in yellow, green, even stars and stripes. So why do we always see jolly old St. Nicholas dressed in red?
| Casey Mendoza and Simon Kaufman
Investigators, Families Have Waited 34 Years For Lockerbie ChargesA Libyan man accused of making the bomb that took down a Pan Am plane in 1988 sits in U.S. custody, according to U.S. and Scottish officials.
New Documents Relating To JFK's Assassination Could Be ReleasedWill we finally learn what actually happened in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963?
Biden's Granddaughter To Exchange Vows In White House's 19th WeddingNaomi Biden and Peter Neal's wedding will be the first to take place on the South Lawn, but the 19th wedding hosted at the White House.
Javier, Astros Pitch 2nd No-Hitter In World Series HistoryPitchers Christian Javier, Bryan Abreu, Rafael Montero and Ryan Pressly held the Phillies hitless for the first World Series no-hitter since 1956.
How Witches Went From Folklore To Feminist IconsWitches have complex history, but the community surrounding them is growing in a somewhat positive way.
| Scripps News Staff and Emily Sen
Divers Find More Human Remains At Receding Lake MeadThe discovery marked at least the sixth time since early May that human remains have been discovered as the lake shrinks due to drought.
Exhumations Resume For DNA To ID Tulsa Race Massacre VictimsThe 14 sets of remains will be sent to a forensics lab in Utah that is helping scientists match victims to descendants through genetic testing.
Hollywood Icon Anna May Wong To Be 1st Asian-American On U.S. CurrencyAnna May Wong is widely credited as the first Chinese-American movie star.
Museum Seeks To Teach Kids The Legacy, Humanity Of Emmett TillMuseums are helping fill some gaps in the teachings of America's racist history, with one Indianapolis exhibit sharing Emmett Till's story.
5 Years Later, The Las Vegas Mass Shooting Still Shapes Public EventsSaturday marks five years since a gunman opened fire on a concert crowd in Las Vegas, forever changing the way Americans attend public events.
What's Changed Since Tampa's Last Big Hurricane 100 Years AgoThough Tampa, Florida has struggled with past storms, one historian says it's now better prepared ahead of Hurricane Ian.
This Year Marks The Fifth Anniversary Of Hurricanes Maria And IrmaFive years on, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are still rebuilding and repairing after hurricanes Irma and Maria.
The U.S. Marks The 21st Anniversary Of The 9/11 Terror AttacksThe ceremonies also come one month after a U.S. drone strike killed Ayman al-Zawahri, a key Al-Qaeda leader who helped plan the attacks.
U.S. Marks 21st Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror AttacksVictims' relatives and dignitaries are convening at the places where hijacked jets crashed on Sept. 11, 2001.
9/11 Memorials Stretch Across The U.S. To Honor And EducateAs we inch closer to the 9/11 anniversary, memorials will become a gathering place – for people to mourn and for younger generations to learn.
Yankees' Judge Hits Home Run 55, Nears American League RecordNew York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is on pace to hit 65 home runs, which would surpass the record 61 set by fellow Yankee Roger Maris in 1961.
The Law Behind Presidential Records Belonging To The National ArchivesCongress passed the Presidential Records Act after Watergate, preserving documents that otherwise would have been Pres. Nixon's personal property.
Freedmen Fight For Tribal Citizenship On Legal Path Marred By PoliticsThe descendants of formerly enslaved tribal citizens have been fighting on a rocky legal path for two decades for their right to be citizens.
