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Why vice presidential picks matter: significant moments in history and transfers of power
Read full article: Why vice presidential picks matter: significant moments in history and transfers of powerOf the 49 vice presidents in U.S. history, nine of them — or nearly 1 in 5 — have risen to the presidency due to death or resignation.
A suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targets a ship transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Read full article: A suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targets a ship transiting the Bab el-Mandeb StraitA suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has targeted a Liberian-flagged tanker in the narrow Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Theodore Roosevelt's pocket watch was stolen in 1987. It's finally back at his New York home
Read full article: Theodore Roosevelt's pocket watch was stolen in 1987. It's finally back at his New York homeA silver pocket watch that belonged to President Theodore Roosevelt is back on public display at his home and national park site in New York, nearly four decades after it was stolen.
New book on 'whistle-stop' campaign trains describes politics and adventure throughout history
Read full article: New book on 'whistle-stop' campaign trains describes politics and adventure throughout historyJust in time for the 2024 presidential election, a new book chronicles the storied history of whistle-stop campaign trains, from the earliest days of rail travel through to today.
The Latest: Australia moves up vaccination start to February
Read full article: The Latest: Australia moves up vaccination start to February(AP Photo/Mark Baker)CANBERRA, Australia — Australia is advancing the start of its coronavirus vaccination program to mid-February, with plans to inoculate 15% of the population by late March. Mexico’s vaccination effort continues at a glacial rate, with about 7,500 shots administered Wednesday, a rate similar to previous days. John Bel Edwards and public health officials said Wednesday that efforts are being made to speed up vaccinations for the coronavirus. So far, state officials have administered 126,602 of the 522,550 doses the state has received. More than 329,000 people have been vaccinated in Florida — or about 1.5% of the population — almost all of them either health care workers, residents in care homes, or people over the age of 65.
Asia Today: Tokyo cases hit record as gov't mulls emergency
Read full article: Asia Today: Tokyo cases hit record as gov't mulls emergencyThe Japanese capital confirmed more than 1500 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)BEIJING – Tokyo on Wednesday reported a daily record of 1,591 coronavirus cases as the national government prepares to declare a state of emergency this week to cope with a new wave of infections. The confirmed cases from the two clusters have reached 41,955 by Wednesday. — Indonesia has recorded 8,854 new coronavirus cases, another daily record, as President Joko Widodo announced the start of a vaccination program. The new cases Wednesday bring the country's confirmed total to 788,402, the most in Southeast Asia and second in Asia only to India’s 10.3 million confirmed cases.
All aboard, y’all! This Texas Airbnb rental is a turn-of-the-century train car
Read full article: All aboard, y’all! This Texas Airbnb rental is a turn-of-the-century train carWhy stay in a run-of-the-mill motel when you can bunk in this old-timey train car turned Airbnb? Back in its days as an active train car, distinguished passengers of this 1895 Pullman palace car included President Theodore Roosevelt and Comanche leader Quanah Parker. “I've always wanted to stay in a train car, but never have found one restored to such authentic luxury, providing all the modern amenities without significantly impacting the experience of a restored vintage train car. Scroll below to take a peek inside this vintage train car turned Airbnb. 1894 Private Pullman Palace Car (Airbnb)1894 Private Pullman Palace Car (Airbnb)1894 Private Pullman Palace Car (Airbnb)1894 Private Pullman Palace Car (Airbnb)1894 Private Pullman Palace Car (Airbnb)1894 Private Pullman Palace Car (Airbnb)