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On this date in 1916, the first true self-service grocery store was founded. And in 1995, Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. broke a baseball...

On this date in 1853 President-elect Franklin Pierce and his family were involved in a scary train wreck. And in 1931, the legendary Thomas Edison...

On this date in 1947, NBC debuted a new show that continues to this day. And in 1995, the owner of the Cleveland Browns made an infamous decision that...

On this date in 1894 a simple design that's still used today received a patent. And in 1968, one round of golf turned into something extraordinary for...

On this date in 1917, women in New York City won a landmark decision. What was it? Find out during today's installment of Mark's Almanac.

On this day in 1899 that a German company patented a product that today helps alleivate headaches. And in 1921, an interesting ruling was made in...

On this date in 1837 that a product was created to revolutionize the farming industry. And in 1957, one of the most popular sitcoms of all-time aired...

A letter signed by 34 people held on charges related to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol complains of inhumane conditions behind bars, including mold, abusive guards, bad food and filthy laundry.

From Egypt to the Philippines, the president's praise of despotic and brutal leaders is raising eyebrows. He also has potential business conflicts in or related to all of the countries.

Vacations are where we do some of our most serious thinking, but when it comes to summer reading, we often reach for mindless reads. This year, beautifully written memoirs — about unspeakable loss, motherhood and the process of healing — offer substantial stories that tear at the heart.