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5 days ago · Today in history: On Nov. 4, 2008, Democratic Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois was elected the first Black president of the United States, defeating the Republican candidate, Sen. …

5 days ago · Today is Tuesday, Nov. 4, the 308th day of 2025. There are 57 days left in the year. Credit: via ap Today in History: November 4, Obama wins presidency in historic election …

The Associated Press today announced that it will provide its gold standard U.S. elections results to ABC News, CBS News, CNN and NBC News, in addition to longstanding elections …

3 days ago · Today in History: November 6, Abraham Lincoln wins presidency Also on this date, 39 people, mostly students, were killed when the Kelly Barnes Dam in Georgia burst, sending …

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Mar 16, 2020 · Today’s Highlight in History: On March 26, 1945, during World War II, Iwo Jima was fully secured by U.S. forces following a final, desperate attack by Japanese soldiers.

5 days ago · Today is Tuesday, Nov. 4, the 308th day of 2025. There are 57 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 4, 2008, Democratic Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois was elected the …