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Today in History: February 25, Muhammad Ali wins heavyweight title
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Mon,02/17/25-5:18PM , 17 Reads
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 25, the 56th day of 2025. There are 309 days left in the year.

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On Feb. 25, 1964, Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) became world heavyweight boxing champion for the first time as he defeated Sonny Liston in Miami Beach.

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Today in History: February 24, President Andrew Johnson impeached by US House
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Mon,02/17/25-5:17PM , 9 Reads
Today is Monday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2025. There are 310 days left in the year.

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Today in History: February 23, Marines raise flag on Iwo Jima
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Mon,02/17/25-5:16PM , 12 Reads
Today is Sunday, Feb. 23, the 54th day of 2025. There are 311 days left in the year.

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Lisa Muscat carries her dog Zoey to safety after a water main break in Detroit caused massive flooding, triggering evacuations, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. (Andy Morrison/Detroit News via AP)

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What is a polar vortex? US gets a taste of the Arctic this week
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Mon,02/17/25-1:05PM , 137 Reads
The term “polar vortex” usually refers to the gigantic circular upper air weather pattern in the Arctic region. It is a normal pattern that is stronger in the winter and keeps some of the coldest weather bottled up near the North Pole.
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