It should be obvious to everyone by now that no one ever will know which presidential candidate actually won more popular votes, either in Florida or nationwide. The Florida recount process can never yield an accurate result, for efforts to divine the meaning of the notorious chads are hopelessly compromised by the certainty of ambiguity [...]
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Convention on Cluster Munitions approved
On May 30, 2008, nations agreed to ban the use of cluster bombs by signing the Convention on Cluster Munitions. The US, Russia, and China each declined to sign the treaty. Learn more about the Convention on Cluster Munitions from the treaty's official website.
Joan of Arc burned at the stake for witchcraft
On May 30, 1431, after being convicted of witchcraft at her trial, Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.
Review the transcripts from Joan of Arc's trial, online from the Fordham University Center for Medieval Studies.
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