Forty-five years ago today, the film that made Dolly Parton a movie star and gave her a massive hit single premiered in theaters.
Carl Sagan proposed that Voyager 1, which had ventured into space, turn around and capture a photograph of Earth to transmit ...
President Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night in a politically charged prime-time speech. In front of Christmas trees ...
A look at climate damage since 1980 shows that 41% occurred in three states — Louisiana, Florida, and Texas. Douglas A.
D.G. Martin, known for his role in the UNC system, congressional campaigns and PBS show North Carolina Bookwatch, died on Tuesday. Ethan Hyman [email protected] David Grier “D.G.” Martin Jr., a ...
It’s likely you’ve seen advertisements for kratom at smoke and vape shops, gas stations and even in some health food stores, marketed as a ‘natural remedy’ or a ‘dietary supplement.’ Wide-ranging ...
It was the night before Thanksgiving, 1980. An unexpected blizzard had coated central Missouri in inches of snow. And John Morris’ car had just spun off an icy road and into a ditch. John was still ...
In 1980 middle-class families lived in a world of Atari consoles, rotary phones and station wagons with wood paneling. The median U.S. household income was $21,020, enough to buy a modest home, a ...
This special features live musical performances, celebrity testimonials, and archival material from iconic PBS shows like Austin City Limits, Great Performances, Masterpiece, and Sesame Street. An all ...