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American English

Yes or No
The World in Words
When an American says ‘sure’ to a Brit, does it mean yes or no?
Bob Bradley during his first game as a Premier League manager, Arsenal v Swansea City, Emirates Stadium in London. October 15, 2016.
Sports
This American soccer coach was criticized for being too American
The assassination of President Lincoln: at Ford's Theatre, Washington, DC, April 14th, 1865.
Arts
After Lincoln’s assassination, no one wanted to see the play he was watching — until now
A late-19th century print that called Noah Webster the "Schoolmaster of the Republic."
Culture
Four things you never knew about Noah Webster, the ‘forgotten man’ of American history
Lifestyle & Belief
Check out the church in Britain that celebrates John Smith, Pocahontas and the expansion of the English language