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The Ludlow strike was one of the most bitter and violent in U.S. labor history.

A cannabis legalization movement that for a decade rode a wave of success has stalled amid failed ballot initiatives, rising health concerns and a frayed coalition of supporters.

Congress has refused to exercise oversight of the Iran war, with Republicans nixing Democrats' attempts to exercise legislators' power over military engagements. That's nothing new.

The interwar years in Latin America saw a remarkable flourishing of left-wing political thought aiming to challenge US dominance. That could offer lessons for today.

Politicians have long coveted control over monetary policy. Good economic governance requires that they don't get it.

Knowing what comes next in Operation Epic Fury is better understood by grasping the evolution of Iran's military structure and capabilities.

When government officials hold prayer services, quote scripture and engage in religious proselytizing at the workplace, is it religious freedom - or an old-fashioned First Amendment violation?

Presidential records are the public's property. The Justice Department wants to change that and revert to a time when presidents could do what they wanted with their papers, including burning them.

China and Russia view the latest Washington intervention in the Middle East as a further decline of the United States' global power.

Both countries seem tired of the costs of war and ongoing risks, but successful negotiations will have to overcome deep distrust by both sides.