Trump Pardons Ex-Sheriff Convicted Of Defying Judge’s Order
President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned former sheriff Joe Arpaio, the retired Arizona lawman who was convicted for intentionally disobeying a judge’s order in an immigration case.
US: North Korea Missile Launch Fails
Three North Korea short range ballistic missiles failed on Saturday in the North’s latest weapons test amid a rapid expansion of its nuclear weapons and missile program, U.S. military officials said Saturday
Trump Tells Mattis To Indefinitely Ban Transgender Recruits
President Donald Trump on Friday directed the Pentagon to extend indefinitely a ban on transgender individuals joining the military, but he appeared to leave open the possibility of allowing some already in uniform to remain.
With Time Running Out, Thousands Flee Hurricane Harvey
With time running out, tens of thousands of people fled Friday from the path of an increasingly menacing-looking Hurricane Harvey as it took aim at a wide swath of the Texas Gulf Coast that includes oil refineries, chemical plants and dangerously flood-prone Houston, the nation’s fourth-largest city.
North Carolina And Texas Competing For U.S. Title AT LLWS
It may have been the best game at the Little League World Series so far. Greenville, North Carolina, and Lufkin, Texas, played into extra innings on Wednesday in a thriller that ended with 2-1, walkoff Greenville victory.
GOP Discord Might Not Bode Well for Raising Debt Ceiling
Fanning the flames of GOP discord, President Donald Trump is accusing Republican congressional leaders of botching efforts to avoid an unprecedented default on the national debt. “Could have been so easy-now a mess!” Trump tweeted.
Texas Prepares as Harvey Strengthens to Category 2 Storm
Harvey continued to intensify as it steered for the Texas coast, with the forecasters saying early Friday that it had strengthened to a Category 2 storm.
‘Cheers’ Actor, Radio Host Jay Thomas Dies At 69
A publicist for Jay Thomas says the actor and radio host has died. Thomas was 69.
US: At Least 16 Americans Affected By Health Attacks In Cuba
At least 16 Americans associated with the U.S. Embassy in Havana suffered symptoms from attacks on their health in Cuba that have still not been explained, the United States said Thursday.
West Wing Face-Lift | PHOTOS
The West Wing of the White House was recently spruced up with new carpet, wallpaper and some new decorative items after a much needed update of the heating and cooling systems.
After Confusion, Record Powerball Winner To Be Revealed
A curious public will get a first glimpse of the woman Massachusetts lottery officials say won the largest single-ticket Powerball prize in U.S. history.
Navy Ends Search For USS McCain Missing; Confirms 1 Death
The U.S. Navy on Thursday called off the search at sea for sailors missing after a collision between a destroyer and an oil tanker, and confirmed the identity of one body.
Within 24 Hours, a Pair of Wildly Different Trump Speeches
Within a 24-hour span, President Donald Trump delivered one speech in which he tore into the media and members of his own party, and a second in which he called for national unity and love.
Players Hold Breath As $700M Powerball Jackpot Drawing Nears
Lottery players across the U.S. are scooping up $2 Powerball tickets in hopes of beating the odds and winning a massive $700 million jackpot as Wednesday night’s drawing nears.
Drawing Nears For Powerball Jackpot That's Climbed To $700M
The estimated jackpot for Wednesday night's Powerball lottery game has climbed to $700 million, making it the second-largest in U.S. history.
Navy Dismisses 7th Fleet Commander After Warship Accidents
The U.S. Navy dismissed the commander of the Asia-based 7th Fleet on Wednesday after a series of warship accidents raised questions about its operations in the Pacific.
Trump Revisits his Charlottesville Comments in Angry Speech
President Donald Trump opened his political rally in Phoenix with calls for unity and an assertion that “our movement is about love.” Then he erupted in anger.
Car Strikes 2 Women Watching Eclipse, 1 Dies
Authorities say two women watching the eclipse while standing on a sidewalk in Kentucky were struck by a car, and one has died.
See The Path For The 2024 Solar Eclipse
Did you miss 2017's total solar eclipse? No worries, you can start planning for the next one in 2024.
Civil War Lessons Often Depend on Where the Classroom Is
The Civil War lessons taught to American students often depend on where the classroom is, with schools presenting accounts of the conflict that vary from state to state and even district to district.
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