As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, WTOP presents “250 Years of America,” a multipart series examining the innovations, breakthroughs and pivotal moments that have shaped the nation ...

A view of the night sky along the east coast of Africa, from Kenya to Somalia, as seen from the International Space Station more than 250 miles above the Indian Ocean. (Johnson Space Center/NASA) ...

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa smiles before the State of the Nation address in Cape Town on Feb. 12. (Rodger Bosch/AP) For years, South Africa’s rolling electricity blackouts were a symbol ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy.