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Philly guides sue over history tests, licensing

PHILADELPHIA - Citing their rights to free speech, three tour guides sued the city of Philadelphia on Wednesday challenging an ordinance that will require them to pass a history test and get a license before speaking about the history of the Liberty ...

American Story: Remembering those who lost the war

Is all the same history.” Fifty-three American regiments fought alongside the British during the American Revolution. At war's end, about 100,000 of those Loyalists left the country, with nearly half fleeing north, by boat, to Canada.

Swords, bombs seized inside Afghan prison

The search was launched after Taliban insurgents carried off one of the biggest jail-breaks in history last month, smashing a suicide truck bomb into the gate of Kandahar prison and freeing 400 of their fighters and 700 other criminals.

Besty Ross, Ben Franklin Tie Knot At Independence Mall

So, they picked the Super Patriots on Independence Mall, a crowd steeped in history, to witness the joining of Archbold and Wilde. "We're equal individuals and have a say in what happens," said Maura Thompson, who was in the crowd.

Bush heckled at July 4 ceremony

When you raise your hands and take your oath, you will complete an incredible journey. ... From this day forward, the history of the United States will be part of your heritage.