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Vintage baiduhai: ‘Little Orphan Annie,’ from poem to paper, and to stage and screen

August 14, 2025 at 2:24 p.m.

Annie's adventures and antics began 101 years ago this week in the New York Daily...

August 7, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 7, according...

August 7, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On Aug. 7, 1789, the U.S. Department of War was established by Congress.

August 6, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 6, according...

August 6, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On August 6, 1962, Jamaica gained independence from the United Kingdom after 300 years of British...

August 6, 2025 at 6:23 a.m.

Hiroshima on Wednesday marked the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western...

August 5, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 5, according...

August 5, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On Aug. 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe, 36, was found dead in her Los Angeles home; her...

August 5, 2025 at 8:24 a.m.

The iconic train station in Beverly Shores will be preserved with help from Indiana Landmarks.

August 4, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 4, according...