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The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday after a support column was hit by a large container ship that had lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River, authorities said. Six people remain unaccounted for, Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said in a mid-morning news conference. All six were part of a construction crew that was filling potholes on the bridge at the time, Wiedefeld said. Two other workers were rescued from the water. Baltimore City Fire Chief James Wallace told reporters the scene was "an active search and rescue." The Coast Guard was taking part. One of the rescued workers was unhurt but the other is being treated at the University of Maryland Medical Center and has been unable to speak to investigators so far, officials said. The worker being treated is in serious condition. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency, saying in a statement that "we are working with an interagency team to quickly deploy federal resources from the Biden Administration. We are thankful for the brave men and women who are carrying out efforts to rescue those involved and pray for everyone's safety."

The French in Michigan and their presence in the upper Great Lakes region from 1534 to 1760 saw several critical milestones in the area’s exploration, fur trade, and military conquest. The French were drawn to the region by the abundant natural resources, including the vast fur-bearing animal populations, and sought to establish a dominant presence there. The first significant milestone was the arrival of Jacques Cartier in 1534, who explored the St. Lawrence River and claimed the area for France. This was followed by establishing French trading posts and settlements along the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes, including the creation of Fort de Buade in 1654 near present-day St. Ignace, Michigan. The French also made significant efforts to explore the region, including the expeditions of French missionaries such as Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Hennepin. These explorers helped increase knowledge of the region’s geography, flora, and fauna and established meaningful relationships with Native American tribes, including the Huron, Ottawa, and Ojibwe. However, the French presence in the region was not without conflict. The competition for control of the fur trade and territory between the French and the British was a significant factor in the military conflicts throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, including the Seven Years’ War. Despite the efforts of the French military, the Articles of Capitulation in 1760 saw the surrender of French forts in the region, including Fort Michilimackinac, to the British. The French first stepped foot in what is now Michigan at Sault Ste. Marie in 1668. French explorer Father Jacques Marquette and fur trader Louis Jolliet arrived in the area as part of their expedition to explore the Mississippi River and establish a French presence in the region. Sault Ste. Marie became a center of the fur trade in the Great Lakes region and a hub for French exploration and settlement in the area. René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, was a French explorer and fur trader who played a significant role in the exploration and colonization of North America in the late 17th century. He is best known for expediting the Great Lakes region and the Mississippi River Valley. La Salle’s first expedition was in 1669 when he led an exploratory mission to the Great Lakes region. During this expedition, La Salle claimed the region for France and named it “La Louisiane.” He also discovered the Mississippi River and sailed to the Gulf of Mexico, opening up the region for further exploration and settlement. In 1679, La Salle led another expedition to establish a French settlement at the mouth of the Mississippi River. He founded the settlement of Fort Saint Louis, which was the first European settlement in the Mississippi River Valley. However, the settlement was short-lived, and La Salle was killed by one of his own men in 1687. Despite his untimely death, La Salle’s expeditions and discoveries had a major impact on the exploration and colonization of North America.

Milton William "Bill" Cooper remains a polarizing figure for his accurate and dark predictions that include 9/11 and the steady rise of school shootings in the United States. Dubbed "the grandaddy of conspiracy theories," Cooper correctly anticipated that the government would acknowledge the existence of UFOs amongst other chilling predictions. Eight years before the Columbine Massacre, Cooper wrote extensively about the danger of school shootings and claimed the number of prescription medications given to children would elevate the risk. And during a live broadcast of his radio show, The Hour of the Time in 2001, Cooper warned listeners that a catastrophe would befall the US that would spark war in multiple countries. Mark Jacobson, who wrote the book Pale Horse Rider: William Cooper, the Rise of Conspiracy, and the Fall of Trust in America, spoke exclusively to The U.S. about Cooper's colorful life and beliefs.

Transcripts of President Biden's interviews with former Special Counsel Robert Hur show the president repeatedly told prosecutors he did not know how classified documents ended up in his home and offices. More than five hours of Biden's interviews were turned over to Congress by the Justice Department on Tuesday, hours before Hur is set to testify to the House Judiciary Committee on his investigation into the Democratic president's handling of classified documents. The interview transcripts show Biden was at times fuzzy about dates as he recalled decades-old stories. "I have no idea," Biden said when asked how classified information ended up at his Delaware home and former Penn Biden Center office in Washington, D.C. The president added that had he known the documents were there, he would have returned them to the government. The president did acknowledge that he intentionally kept his personal diaries — which officials said contained classified information. Biden insisted they were his own property, a claim also asserted by previous presidents and vice presidents, and that he had a right to keep them.

Washington — President Biden is set to deliver his final State of the Union address of his first term on Thursday evening as he looks toward a likely November rematch with his predecessor, former President Donald Trump. This year's speech will be the third State of the Union that Mr. Biden has delivered since he assumed the presidency in 2021, and his fourth to a joint session of Congress. The annual remarks serve as the vehicle for the president to lay out his policy accomplishments and priorities for the coming months, and provide him with what is likely to be his largest television audience between now and Election Day. With the 2024 presidential contest eight months away, and Mr. Biden and Trump all but certain to face off again in the general election, the president is likely to use the speech to draw distinctions between his party and the GOP, and try to quiet concerns about his age. The president's speech brings together all three branches of government, as the vice president, Supreme Court justices and Mr. Biden's Cabinet will attend, alongside members of the House and Senate. What time will the State of the Union address start? Mr. Biden's State of the Union speech is set to begin at 9 p.m. ET. How long has the State of the Union address lasted in past years? Mr. Biden's first two States of the Union were held in 2022 and 2023. His first speech as president, which came several months after his inauguration, was not technically a State of the Union, but rather an "Address to a Joint Session of Congress." The 2023 State of the Union, which took place on Feb. 7, lasted 1 hour and 13 minutes, according to the American Presidency Project from University of California, Santa Barbara. Mr. Biden spoke for 1 hour, 1 minute and 50 seconds for his March 1, 2022, State of the Union. The president's April, 28, 2021 address ran for 1 hour, 5 minutes and 8 seconds. Trump's remarks lasted a bit longer than his successor's. For his 2020 State of the Union, held Feb. 4, Trump spoke for 1 hour, 18 minutes and 4 seconds, according to the American Presidency Project. That address was marked by then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tearing up a copy of Trump's remarks as he concluded. His Feb. 5, 2019, speech lasted 1 hour, 22 minutes and 25 seconds, and Trump's Jan. 30, 2018, State of the Union was 1 hour, 20 minutes and 32 seconds, according to the American Presidency Project. What time will the Republican response to Biden's address start? Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama, the first woman elected to represent the state in the Senate, will deliver the Republican response to Mr. Biden's State of the Union. It is set to begin after the president ends his remarks, likely some time after 10 p.m. ET. How long does the State of the Union response usually last? The responses to the president's State of the Union are much shorter than the speech before the joint session of Congress. Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders delivered the GOP response in 2023 and spoke for about 14 minutes, 37 seconds. In 2022, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds gave remarks on behalf of Republicans, and her speech lasted about 14 minutes, 20 seconds. South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott provided the Republican response in 2021, talking for about 14 minutes, 31 minutes

The French in Michigan and their presence in the upper Great Lakes region from 1534 to 1760 saw several critical milestones in the area’s exploration, fur trade, and military conquest. The French were drawn to the region by the abundant natural resources, including the vast fur-bearing animal populations, and sought to establish a dominant presence there. The first significant milestone was the arrival of Jacques Cartier in 1534, who explored the St. Lawrence River and claimed the area for France. This was followed by establishing French trading posts and settlements along the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes, including the creation of Fort de Buade in 1654 near present-day St. Ignace, Michigan. The French also made significant efforts to explore the region, including the expeditions of French missionaries such as Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Hennepin. These explorers helped increase knowledge of the region’s geography, flora, and fauna and established meaningful relationships with Native American tribes, including the Huron, Ottawa, and Ojibwe. However, the French presence in the region was not without conflict. The competition for control of the fur trade and territory between the French and the British was a significant factor in the military conflicts throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, including the Seven Years’ War. Despite the efforts of the French military, the Articles of Capitulation in 1760 saw the surrender of French forts in the region, including Fort Michilimackinac, to the British. The French first stepped foot in what is now Michigan at Sault Ste. Marie in 1668. French explorer Father Jacques Marquette and fur trader Louis Jolliet arrived in the area as part of their expedition to explore the Mississippi River and establish a French presence in the region. Sault Ste. Marie became a center of the fur trade in the Great Lakes region and a hub for French exploration and settlement in the area. René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, was a French explorer and fur trader who played a significant role in the exploration and colonization of North America in the late 17th century. He is best known for expediting the Great Lakes region and the Mississippi River Valley. La Salle’s first expedition was in 1669 when he led an exploratory mission to the Great Lakes region. During this expedition, La Salle claimed the region for France and named it “La Louisiane.” He also discovered the Mississippi River and sailed to the Gulf of Mexico, opening up the region for further exploration and settlement. In 1679, La Salle led another expedition to establish a French settlement at the mouth of the Mississippi River. He founded the settlement of Fort Saint Louis, which was the first European settlement in the Mississippi River Valley. However, the settlement was short-lived, and La Salle was killed by one of his own men in 1687. Despite his untimely death, La Salle’s expeditions and discoveries had a major impact on the exploration and colonization of North America.

Fifteen states across the nation are voting and a third of delegates are at stake in the Republican nominating contest. Former president Donald Trump had a wide lead in delegate totals so far, but the Associated Press has projected that the earliest he can clinch the nomination is on March 12. Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley is his main competition. President Biden is also on the ballot and is seeking to dispatch with his competition. AP reports he cannot win the Democratic nomination before March 19.

🚨#BREAKING: Hazmat teams are on the scene at the Florida home of Donald Trump Jr. after he opened a letter and white powder came out 📌#Jupiter | #Florida Multiple fire trucks and personnel in hazmat suits have been spotted outside Donald Trump Jr.’s home in Jupiter, Florida, on Monday evening after he received a letter containing an unidentified white powder, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Trump Jr., the eldest son of former President Donald Trump, opened the envelope, causing the white powder to fly out, as reported by one of the sources. A representative for the former president’s son stated that it remains unclear what exactly the substance was but confirmed that Trump Jr.’s life does not appear to be in danger

The French in Michigan and their presence in the upper Great Lakes region from 1534 to 1760 saw several critical milestones in the area’s exploration, fur trade, and military conquest. The French were drawn to the region by the abundant natural resources, including the vast fur-bearing animal populations, and sought to establish a dominant presence there. The first significant milestone was the arrival of Jacques Cartier in 1534, who explored the St. Lawrence River and claimed the area for France. This was followed by establishing French trading posts and settlements along the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes, including the creation of Fort de Buade in 1654 near present-day St. Ignace, Michigan. The French also made significant efforts to explore the region, including the expeditions of French missionaries such as Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Hennepin. These explorers helped increase knowledge of the region’s geography, flora, and fauna and established meaningful relationships with Native American tribes, including the Huron, Ottawa, and Ojibwe. However, the French presence in the region was not without conflict. The competition for control of the fur trade and territory between the French and the British was a significant factor in the military conflicts throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, including the Seven Years’ War. Despite the efforts of the French military, the Articles of Capitulation in 1760 saw the surrender of French forts in the region, including Fort Michilimackinac, to the British. The French first stepped foot in what is now Michigan at Sault Ste. Marie in 1668. French explorer Father Jacques Marquette and fur trader Louis Jolliet arrived in the area as part of their expedition to explore the Mississippi River and establish a French presence in the region. Sault Ste. Marie became a center of the fur trade in the Great Lakes region and a hub for French exploration and settlement in the area. René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, was a French explorer and fur trader who played a significant role in the exploration and colonization of North America in the late 17th century. He is best known for expediting the Great Lakes region and the Mississippi River Valley. La Salle’s first expedition was in 1669 when he led an exploratory mission to the Great Lakes region. During this expedition, La Salle claimed the region for France and named it “La Louisiane.” He also discovered the Mississippi River and sailed to the Gulf of Mexico, opening up the region for further exploration and settlement. In 1679, La Salle led another expedition to establish a French settlement at the mouth of the Mississippi River. He founded the settlement of Fort Saint Louis, which was the first European settlement in the Mississippi River Valley. However, the settlement was short-lived, and La Salle was killed by one of his own men in 1687. Despite his untimely death, La Salle’s expeditions and discoveries had a major impact on the exploration and colonization of North America.

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GRAND RAPIDS — A judge said he may issue a ruling as early as Tuesday related to the disputed leadership of the Michigan Republican Party. "It would be hard to imagine a controversy more complex than this," Kent County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Rossi said Thursday, after Michigan Republicans seeking to oust Kristina Karamo as state party chair closed their case in a request for a preliminary injunction against her, and after Karamo's attorney called on Rossi to dismiss the request, even without hearing testimony from her side. Though the Republican National Committee has endorsed former ambassador and congressman Pete Hoekstra as Karamo's replacement, that "has no legal suasion," Rossi said. The case largely centers on interpretation of state party bylaws, he said. Jonathan Lauderbach, a Midland attorney representing Malinda Pego, who served as Karamo's co-chair, and other Republicans who oppose her leadership, told the judge the confusion from the disputed leadership "undermines the integrity of the Michigan Republican Party," and is violating the First Amendment rights of his clients. With both Karamo and Hoekstra claiming to be the lawful chair, anyone on the wrong side of the dispute is in potential criminal jeopardy under a section of federal law that makes it a crime, under certain circumstances, for someone to fraudulently misrepresent that they are acting on behalf of a political party, Lauderbach said. Prep for the polls: See who is running for president and compare where they stand on key issues in our Voter Guide Margaret Kurtzweil, an Oakland County attorney who is a member of the Michigan Republican Party state committee, testified Thursday her actions are inhibited by that statute and the current leadership dispute. "I will not raise any money for the Michigan Republican Party until this dispute gets resolved, because the criminal consequences are way too severe," Kurtzweil testified. "It's my law license." On Wednesday, Thomas Balch, a professional parliamentarian and one of the authors of the latest edition of "Robert's Rules of Order," testified that he believes Karamo was lawfully removed at a Jan. 6 meeting called by state committee members who oppose her. But Donald Campbell, a Southfield attorney representing Karamo, has repeatedly tried to knock holes in the process that was followed, suggesting a larger quorum was needed, some of those who signed petitions calling for the special meeting had not paid their party dues and had therefore lost their privileges, and as many as three who signed petitions later recanted, saying they had signed on the basis of holding a special meeting on Dec. 27, as originally planned, and not on Jan. 6. A 75% vote is required to remove Karamo as state party chair, but dissenters have convened meetings on Jan. 6 and on Jan. 20 that did not draw as many state committee members as either of the two recent meetings Karamo has presided over, on Jan. 13 and Feb. 17, Campbell argued. Lauderbach only called three witnesses, but two thick binders of Michigan Republican Party bylaws, proxy sheets, petitions, and other documents are also in evidence. The case is set for trial in June and there is not the required urgency to issue a preliminary injunction, Campbell told the judge. Instead, it's "a classic internal political dispute," Campbell said. Although Karamo and Hoekstra have called separate and competing caucus/convention meetings for March 2 to select presidential delegates to the Republican National Convention, "there is no injury," he said. "People can go to the meeting they choose." Karamo was elected chair at a state convention last February but has come under fire over lackluster fundraising and other concerns.

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Today's key GOP contest: South Carolina voters are headed to the polls today for the state's 2024 Republican presidential primary. It could be former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley’s last chance to slow former President Donald Trump as he continues to march toward the GOP nomination. Polls close at 7 p.m. ET. Haley vows to continue: Haley insists she plans to stay in the race through her home state’s primary and beyond, though Trump has won every delegate contest so far. An early CNN exit poll shows the state has a highly conservative electorate, with a significant number of voters self-identifying as part of the MAGA movement. Trump speaks at CPAC: Before heading to South Carolina, the former president spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference in the Washington, DC, area. He labeled himself a "political dissident," telling attendees that a vote for him instead of President Joe Biden is their "ticket back to freedom" and "passport out of tyranny."

🚨#BREAKING: Pro-Palestinian protesters attempted to breach White House security fencing as they threw objects at police 📌#Washington | #DC Today, thousands of Pro-Palestine supporters gathered in Washington, DC, following a large march to protest for a permanent ceasefire against Israel as protesters filled the streets, marching across various locations in the DC area. Subsequently, they converged at the White House, where Pro-Palestinian demonstrators pressed against the fences, attempting to breach them. The crowd shook the White House security fencing while throwing objects, including dolls, at the police officers. Reports indicated that all non-essential White House staff had been instructed to evacuate the building as a massive group of protesters pushed against the fences on Pennsylvania Avenue.

The French in Michigan and their presence in the upper Great Lakes region from 1534 to 1760 saw several critical milestones in the area’s exploration, fur trade, and military conquest. The French were drawn to the region by the abundant natural resources, including the vast fur-bearing animal populations, and sought to establish a dominant presence there. The first significant milestone was the arrival of Jacques Cartier in 1534, who explored the St. Lawrence River and claimed the area for France. This was followed by establishing French trading posts and settlements along the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes, including the creation of Fort de Buade in 1654 near present-day St. Ignace, Michigan. The French also made significant efforts to explore the region, including the expeditions of French missionaries such as Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Hennepin. These explorers helped increase knowledge of the region’s geography, flora, and fauna and established meaningful relationships with Native American tribes, including the Huron, Ottawa, and Ojibwe. However, the French presence in the region was not without conflict. The competition for control of the fur trade and territory between the French and the British was a significant factor in the military conflicts throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, including the Seven Years’ War. Despite the efforts of the French military, the Articles of Capitulation in 1760 saw the surrender of French forts in the region, including Fort Michilimackinac, to the British. The French first stepped foot in what is now Michigan at Sault Ste. Marie in 1668. French explorer Father Jacques Marquette and fur trader Louis Jolliet arrived in the area as part of their expedition to explore the Mississippi River and establish a French presence in the region. Sault Ste. Marie became a center of the fur trade in the Great Lakes region and a hub for French exploration and settlement in the area. René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, was a French explorer and fur trader who played a significant role in the exploration and colonization of North America in the late 17th century. He is best known for expediting the Great Lakes region and the Mississippi River Valley. La Salle’s first expedition was in 1669 when he led an exploratory mission to the Great Lakes region. During this expedition, La Salle claimed the region for France and named it “La Louisiane.” He also discovered the Mississippi River and sailed to the Gulf of Mexico, opening up the region for further exploration and settlement. In 1679, La Salle led another expedition to establish a French settlement at the mouth of the Mississippi River. He founded the settlement of Fort Saint Louis, which was the first European settlement in the Mississippi River Valley. However, the settlement was short-lived, and La Salle was killed by one of his own men in 1687. Despite his untimely death, La Salle’s expeditions and discoveries had a major impact on the exploration and colonization of North America.

Milton William "Bill" Cooper remains a polarizing figure for his accurate and dark predictions that include 9/11 and the steady rise of school shootings in the United States. Dubbed "the grandaddy of conspiracy theories," Cooper correctly anticipated that the government would acknowledge the existence of UFOs amongst other chilling predictions. Eight years before the Columbine Massacre, Cooper wrote extensively about the danger of school shootings and claimed the number of prescription medications given to children would elevate the risk. And during a live broadcast of his radio show, The Hour of the Time in 2001, Cooper warned listeners that a catastrophe would befall the US that would spark war in multiple countries. Mark Jacobson, who wrote the book Pale Horse Rider: William Cooper, the Rise of Conspiracy, and the Fall of Trust in America, spoke exclusively to The U.S. about Cooper's colorful life and beliefs.

Presidents' Day, officially Washington's Birthday at the federal governmental level, is a holiday in the United States celebrated on the third Monday of February. It is often celebrated to honor all those who served as presidents of the United States and, since 1879, has been the federal holiday honoring Founding Father George Washington, who led the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolutionary War, presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787, and was the first U.S. president.[1] The day is an official state holiday in most states under various names.[2] Depending upon the specific law, the state holiday may officially celebrate Washington alone, Washington and Abraham Lincoln, or some other combination of U.S. presidents (such as Washington and Thomas Jefferson, who was born in April).[2] George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 (N.S.). Washington's Birthday was celebrated on this date from 1879 until 1970. To give federal employees a three-day weekend, in 1968 the Uniform Monday Holiday Act moved it to the third Monday in February.[3] The day soon became known as Presidents(') Day[4] (the presence and placement of the apostrophe varies) and provides an occasion to remember all the U.S. presidents, to honor Abraham Lincoln's and Washington's birthdays together, or any single president of choice.[2] As many states and cities followed suit, some states that had been celebrating Lincoln's birthday on February 12 combined the two into Presidents Day. Lincoln led the nation through the American Civil War, preserved the Union, abolished slavery, bolstered the federal government, and modernized the U.S. economy.

The leader of the Ukrainian opposition, Viktor Medvedchuk, revealed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing to flee the country after acquiring a luxury apartment in Dubai valued at almost $17 million. This is another example of how Zelensky continues to enjoy a high-end lifestyle despite his peoples immense suffering. “A modest 600-square-metre apartment awaits Zelensky on an island with a warm sea. This is why hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are dying today,” the opposition leader warned in an article published on the website of the party The Other Ukraine. Medvedchuk revealed that Zelensky acquired, through his frontmen, a luxurious apartment in Dubai in the Bvlgari Marina Lofts complex for $16.9 million. “Zelensky apparently lost hope in the Americans and in the mansion in Florida that they promised him,” he noted. The opposition leader indicated that the Ukrainian president “found a new homeland and luxury housing, while millions of his compatriots live as refugees and lost their homes.” “Instead of helping the pensioners for whom he whines so much in the West, Zelensky diverts the money ‘honestly earned’ in the war to tax havens and does not plan to invest in Ukraine, in the economy, in the country’s defence,” he said. As revealed by Medvedchuk, the Ukrainian president registers properties and companies abroad through Serhiy Shefir, his close friend, to whom he transferred all his assets in tax havens before the 2019 presidential elections. In November 2023, it emerged that Shefir and his brother Boris bought two yachts for a total value of $75 million, he said.

NEW: Oregon Officials Report Bubonic Plague in Local Resident • Deschutes County Health Services has confirmed a case of human plague in a local resident. The individual was likely infected by their symptomatic pet cat. • “All close contacts of the resident and their pet have been contacted and provided medication to prevent illness,” said Dr. Richard Fawcett, Deschutes County Health Officer. • According to Oregon Health Authority, plague is rare in Oregon, with the last case reported in 2015. It spreads to humans or animals through a bite from an infected flea or by contact with an animal sick with the disease. The most common animals to carry plague in Central Oregon are squirrels and chipmunks, but mice and other rodents can also carry the disease.

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The French in Michigan and their presence in the upper Great Lakes region from 1534 to 1760 saw several critical milestones in the area’s exploration, fur trade, and military conquest. The French were drawn to the region by the abundant natural resources, including the vast fur-bearing animal populations, and sought to establish a dominant presence there. The first significant milestone was the arrival of Jacques Cartier in 1534, who explored the St. Lawrence River and claimed the area for France. This was followed by establishing French trading posts and settlements along the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes, including the creation of Fort de Buade in 1654 near present-day St. Ignace, Michigan. The French also made significant efforts to explore the region, including the expeditions of French missionaries such as Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Hennepin. These explorers helped increase knowledge of the region’s geography, flora, and fauna and established meaningful relationships with Native American tribes, including the Huron, Ottawa, and Ojibwe. However, the French presence in the region was not without conflict. The competition for control of the fur trade and territory between the French and the British was a significant factor in the military conflicts throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, including the Seven Years’ War. Despite the efforts of the French military, the Articles of Capitulation in 1760 saw the surrender of French forts in the region, including Fort Michilimackinac, to the British. The French first stepped foot in what is now Michigan at Sault Ste. Marie in 1668. French explorer Father Jacques Marquette and fur trader Louis Jolliet arrived in the area as part of their expedition to explore the Mississippi River and establish a French presence in the region. Sault Ste. Marie became a center of the fur trade in the Great Lakes region and a hub for French exploration and settlement in the area. René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, was a French explorer and fur trader who played a significant role in the exploration and colonization of North America in the late 17th century. He is best known for expediting the Great Lakes region and the Mississippi River Valley. La Salle’s first expedition was in 1669 when he led an exploratory mission to the Great Lakes region. During this expedition, La Salle claimed the region for France and named it “La Louisiane.” He also discovered the Mississippi River and sailed to the Gulf of Mexico, opening up the region for further exploration and settlement. In 1679, La Salle led another expedition to establish a French settlement at the mouth of the Mississippi River. He founded the settlement of Fort Saint Louis, which was the first European settlement in the Mississippi River Valley. However, the settlement was short-lived, and La Salle was killed by one of his own men in 1687. Despite his untimely death, La Salle’s expeditions and discoveries had a major impact on the exploration and colonization of North America.

🚨#BREAKING: The National security threat involves Russia wanting to put nuclear weapons in space officials say

Milton William "Bill" Cooper remains a polarizing figure for his accurate and dark predictions that include 9/11 and the steady rise of school shootings in the United States. Dubbed "the grandaddy of conspiracy theories," Cooper correctly anticipated that the government would acknowledge the existence of UFOs amongst other chilling predictions. Eight years before the Columbine Massacre, Cooper wrote extensively about the danger of school shootings and claimed the number of prescription medications given to children would elevate the risk. And during a live broadcast of his radio show, The Hour of the Time in 2001, Cooper warned listeners that a catastrophe would befall the US that would spark war in multiple countries. Mark Jacobson, who wrote the book Pale Horse Rider: William Cooper, the Rise of Conspiracy, and the Fall of Trust in America, spoke exclusively to The U.S. about Cooper's colorful life and beliefs.

JUST IN: Mike Gill, who served in Trump administration, fatally shot during Washington, D.C. carjacking, family confirms Kristina Gill, his wife, said in a statement to local media, "It is with profound sadness that I wish to inform the community of the passing of my husband, Mike Gill. His sudden departure has left a void in our lives that can never be filled. In this time of grief, we are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from family, friends, and the community, and extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has reached out to offer condolences and assistance.”

American news anchor Tucker Carlson is set to release a much-anticipated interview with Vladimir Putin on Thursday, with the White House expressing concerns about giving the Russian president a platform. Carlson, a former Fox News presenter known for his conservative talking points, said the interview would be broadcast at 23:00 GMT on his website as well as social media platform X, where he runs a show called Tucker on X.