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United States calls for ending UN decolonization committee, citing Puerto Rico hearings

The United States called on October 15, 2026, for ending the mandate of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization. Deputy United States...

#TBT: October 15, 2026

On October 15, 1956—70 years ago today—Uifa’atali Peter T. Coleman became the first Samoan governor of American Samoa, pictured with President Dwight D....

USGS expands national geologic map to include US territories for the first time

The United States Geological Survey released Version 2.0 of the Cooperative National Geologic Map, expanding coverage to include most US territories for the...
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