Sen. Jeff Merkley is nearing a 15-hour speech on the Senate floor as we reach Day 22 of the shutdown. Here's what we know ...

100 Years Ago, 1925: Recognized as a star performer because of her daring feats as an acrobat, Miss Lillian Smith, 16-year-old daughter of Mrs. Agnes Smith, of 31 Waverly Ave., Morton, has been given ...

Wednesday, Oct. 22 is the 22nd day of the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, making it the second-longest in history. Learn ...

Today in History for Nov. 22: ...