Mr. Chernow described Hamilton as “an immigrant who arrived, thank God, before the country was full.” He noted that John Adams, who took steps to outlaw criticism of the government, failed to earn a second term. “Campaigns against the press don’t get your face carved into the rocks of Mount Rushmore,” he said, “for when […]
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Tales Soares was taken to a hospital but could not be revived A 26-year-old male model has died after collapsing on the catwalk at São Paulo Fashion Week. Tales Soares was taking part in a show for the brand Ocksa when he fell. He was taken to a hospital
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Spain is still the most popular destination for holidaymakers, says Thomas Cook Fewer British holidaymakers have booked a summer holiday inside the European Union this year amid continuing Brexit uncertainty, Thomas Cook says. The travel firm says almost half (48%) of the holidays it sold up until the end
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Two-day delivery is going out of style. Interested in Amazon? Add Amazon as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Amazon news, video, and analysis from ABC News. Amazon, which hooked shoppers on getting just about anything shipped in two days, said this week that it will soon promise one-day delivery for
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Christian Yelich’s superb start to the season hit a snag. The reigning NL MVP is day to day with a sore lower back after being pulled in the fifth inning of the New York Mets’ 5-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Mets star Robinson Canó was also injured in the game, which New
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What Trump Said “The baby is born. The mother meets with the doctor. They take care of the baby. They wrap the baby beautifully. And then the doctor and the mother determine whether or not they will execute the baby.” President Trump revived on Saturday night what is fast becoming a standard, and inaccurate, refrain
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The cup that cheers… but do you really need sugar in it? It might be a ritual for many but scientists say your cup of tea does not actually need a spoonful of sugar. A study found participants were able to cut it out without their enjoyment being affected
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Image copyright AFP Avengers: Endgame has made box office history by taking a record-breaking $1.2bn (£929m) in global ticket sales in its opening run. The Disney blockbuster has become the fastest film ever to break the $1bn barrier, doing so in just five days. Endgame is the 22nd offering in the Marvel Studios superhero franchise.
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Image copyright Ennismore Image caption Sharan Pasricha’s has opened Ennismore hotels in Europe and the US The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Sharan Pasricha, boss of boutique hotel group Ennismore. Sharan Pasricha’s entrepreneurialism first became evident when he was just six years
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Nearly 27 million people are registered to vote in South Africa’s elections on May 8 – that’s less than half the country’s total population. Six million young eligible voters didn’t even bother to register earlier this year. So why are young people shunning the elections? The BBC asked a few rappers in Johannesburg if they
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