Writers Guild of America Fast Facts

1921 – The Writers, precursor of the Screen Writers Guild and operating as a social club, develops as a branch of the Authors League of America. 1933 – The Screen…

Rebels Agree to Cease-Fire in South Sudan

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — President Salva Kiir of South Sudan and the rebel commander Riek Machar signed another cease-fire agreement on Monday, edging them closer to a final deal to…

Pro Sports Lockouts and Strikes Fast Facts

March 12-July 25, 2011 – The 136-day lockout, the longest work stoppage in NFL history. Timeline of NFL Lockouts & Strikes:July 3-July 15, 1968 – The NFL Players Association votes…

Democrats block Keystone XL bill

60 votes were needed on a pair of procedural motions to end Democratic filibusters, but each failed on a 53-39 tally. READ: Keystone debate ends with Democrats’ ire – Sen….