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December 11, 2019 / Politics

Bill Clinton weighs in on Trump impeachment: Congress ‘doing their job’

Former President Bill Clinton, the only living American president to have gone through the same process, weighed in Tuesday on House...
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November 17, 2019 / Politics

Obama Warns Contenders About Leaning Too Far Left

WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama offered an unusual warning to the Democratic primary field Friday evening, cautioning the candidates...
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December 1, 2018 / Death, Politics

Former President George H.W. Bush dead at 94

His death was announced by his family Friday night. The president's health had been in decline in recent months. "George...
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October 8, 2018 / Politics, World

Missing Interpol President Was Quietly Detained by China

Meng Hongwei, the president of the international law enforcement agency Interpol who mysteriously disappeared last week, was missing because he...
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September 15, 2018 / Politics, World

Maxime Bernier launches new party as The People’s Party of Canada

OTTAWA—Quebec MP Maxime Bernier is calling his new political venture The People’s Party of Canada. Bernier says the name —...
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September 5, 2018 / Politics

Twitter’s Jack Dorsey wore a popped collar to testify to Congress

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg were in Washington DC today (Sept. 5) to testify...
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August 31, 2018 / Politics

Congress Pays Tribute To John McCain

• Senator John McCain is lying in state in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol, the 31st person to...
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August 25, 2018 / Politics

John McCain, ‘maverick’ of the Senate and former POW, dies at 81

Sen. McCain, 81, died Aug. 25 at his ranch near Sedona, Ariz., his office announced in a statement. The senator...
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August 15, 2018 / Politics

Christine Hallquist, a Transgender Woman, Wins Vermont Governor’s Primary

BURLINGTON, Vt. — On a cloudy afternoon this summer, Christine Hallquist, a former utility executive from Vermont, listened closely as...
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August 10, 2018 / Politics, Sports

NFL players kneel, raise fists or sit out National Anthem

Several NFL players took a knee, raised fists or did not take to the field while the National Anthem was...
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August 6, 2018 / Politics, World

Protests Pop Up Across Iran, Fueled by Daily Dissatisfaction

TEHRAN — Across Iran’s heartland, from the sweltering heat of its southern cities to the bustling capital, protesters have taken...
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August 2, 2018 / Life, Politics, World

Canada says it is using DNA websites to identify some migrants

Canada is using DNA and commercial genealogical sites to help determine the nationality of migrants whose origin is in question....
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August 2, 2018 / Life, Politics, World

Zimbabwe election: International calls for restraint

A government crackdown in Zimbabwe after Monday's elections has prompted international calls for restraint. The UN and former colonial power...
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August 1, 2018 / Health, Lifestyle, Politics

The man who has seen more U.S. executions than anyone else

Michael Graczyk saw someone die for the first time in March 1984. Graczyk, a reporter with the Associated Press, walked...
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July 28, 2018 / Life, Lifestyle, Politics

America’s Insane Bail System Is Even Worse Than You Think

In Manhattan several weeks ago, a homeless man walked into a drug store and helped himself to a sandwich. When...
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July 16, 2018 / Politics, World

Haiti’s prime minister resigns amid fuel price hike fallout

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Haitian Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant resigned Saturday amid calls for him to step down over his...
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June 13, 2018 / Politics, World

‘Dead’ Russian journalist shows up alive at Ukrainian news conference

May 30 (UPI) -- Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko surprised everyone Wednesday by showing up alive at a news conference on...
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June 9, 2018 / Lifestyle, Politics

Ex-CIA officer convicted of spying for China: U.S. Justice Department

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal jury on Friday convicted a former CIA case officer on espionage charges for passing classified...
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April 22, 2018 / Lifestyle, Politics

Texas school apologizes for asking students to list ‘positive aspects’ of slavery

A charter school in Texas has apologized after eighth-grade students were asked to list the "positive" and "negative" aspects of...
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April 22, 2018 / Celebrities, Health, Politics

George H.W. Bush wore socks with books on them to Barbara Bush’s funeral

Former president George H. W. Bush honored his late wife by wearing socks with books on them to her funeral...
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April 21, 2018 / Lifestyle, Politics

People are boycotting LA Fitness over racist incident, despite apology

LA Fitness is under fire after an employee asked two black men to leave one of its New Jersey clubs...
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April 17, 2018 / Health, Politics

Barbara Bush, Republican matriarch and former first lady, dies at 92

(CNN)Barbara Bush, the matriarch of a Republican political dynasty and a first lady who elevated the cause of literacy, died...
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March 29, 2018 / Politics

Sean Spicer to help raise funds for Sen. Warren’s challenger

BOSTON — Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer is wading into the Massachusetts U.S. Senate race. Spicer will be...
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March 27, 2018 / Amazing, Politics

Linda Brown dies; she was at center of Brown v. Board of Education desegregation case

Linda Brown, who as a little girl was at the center of the Brown v. Board of Education US Supreme...
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March 21, 2018 / Politics

Police investigate possible 6th explosion in Texas

Austin's interim Chief of Police Brian Manley (L) and Assistant Chief Troy Gay speak in a neighborhood while investigating a...
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March 21, 2018 / Business, Entertainment, Politics, Technology

Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook under fire from politicians over data controversy

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -Politicians on both sides of the Atlantic want answers after Facebook's latest controversy involving the 2016 election....
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March 19, 2018 / Politics, World

Unsurprisingly, Putin has won Russia’s presidential election and will serve another 6-year term as president

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a rally to support his bid in the upcoming presidential election at...
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January 30, 2018 / Politics, World

Pope Francis with president of Haiti, Jovenel Moïse

The president of Haiti, Jovenel Moïse, met with the Holy Father in the Apostolic Palace. The two discussed the country's...
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January 30, 2018 / Politics, Sports

Entire USA Gymnastics Board Will Resign

A day after the U.S. Olympic Committee gave them an ultimatum to resign within six days or have the entire...
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November 26, 2017 / Politics, World

Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as new leader of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s new President Emmerson Mnangagwa vowed sweeping change at his swearing in on Friday, seeking to reassure foreign investors and...
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September 24, 2017 / Politics, World

Russia Accuses U.S. of working with Al-Qaeda Affiliate

Russia's military has accused U.S. intelligence of ordering militants affiliated with Al-Qaeda to attack government forces in order to divert...
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