The Reason Why a Standard Piece of Paper Is 8.5 Inches by 11 Inches
The letter-sized standard actually has roots in the 1660s, when paper was made by hand—and Herbert Hoover had something to do with it, too.
1970-01-01 08:00
Another massive autoworkers strike expansion: 5,000 UAW workers walk off at GM's biggest plant
The United Auto Workers union announced a surprise targeted strike against General Motors' Arlington Assembly plant in Texas on Tuesday morning. 5,000 members walked off the job, joining the now 45,000 UAW members on the picket lines. This expanded strike impacts GM's Chevy Tahoe, Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gaza strikes: Hamas-run health ministry says 700 killed in 24 hours
Hamas-run ministry says deadliest Israeli strikes in war have pushed total killed to nearly 5,800
1970-01-01 08:00
Young Boys vs. Manchester City live stream, schedule preview: Watch Champions League online
The holders of the competition Manchester City are back in Champions League action this week as they travel to Switzerland to take on Young Boys.
1970-01-01 08:00
Nigeria escapes $11 billion bill after landmark UK court ruling over failed gas project
Nigeria's government is celebrating a "landmark victory" after a UK court ruled it was not liable for a multibillion-dollar payout earlier awarded to a private firm over a failed gas project.
1970-01-01 08:00
Fantasy Football Week 8: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em
Breaking down the top start 'em, sit 'em options for Week 8 of the fantasy football season.
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB rumors: Molina gives likelihood of return, Francona replacement, Padres new manager
Though the MLB season has yet to end for three -- soon to be two -- teams, most have turned focus to the offseason. Managerial hires are all the rage of MLB rumors right now.
1970-01-01 08:00
Donald Trump Has Discovered That U-S Spells 'Us'
VIDEO: Trump thinks he might be a popular speaker because people think he's handsome.
1970-01-01 08:00
17 Scary Sayings for 'Ghost' From Across the United States
Familiarize yourself with these spooky slang terms for the spectral from the Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE).
1970-01-01 08:00
Trump campaign lawyer Jenna Ellis in court for possible guilty plea in Georgia case
Former Trump campaign lawyer Jenna Ellis arrived in Fulton County court Tuesday morning for what appears to be an unscheduled hearing in the Georgia election subversion case, an indication of a potential plea deal.
1970-01-01 08:00
Li Shangfu: Chinese defence minister sacked
The defence minister has been officially removed after not being seen in public since August.
1970-01-01 08:00
JetBlue Wants to Kick KLM Out of JFK If It Loses Amsterdam Airport Access
JetBlue Airways Corp. asked US authorities to bar Dutch carrier KLM from New York’s John F. Kennedy International
1970-01-01 08:00