Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful vice presidents in American history, dies at 84
Cheney, who extolled the power of the presidency, died Monday, according to a statement from his family. The cause was complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.
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On Palestinian statehood, the U.S. is out of step with allies ahead of global meeting
On Sunday, Britain, Canada and Australia said they recognized Palestine as a state. The Trump administration will find itself at odds with much of the rest of the world over Palestinian statehood. -
Patrons at New Hampshire shooting prevented worse tragedy with selfless acts, AG says
Patrons at a restaurant acted selflessly to stop a gunman who opened fire while a wedding was taking place at a New Hampshire country club, averting a worse tragedy, authorities said Sunday. -
This small Virginia island could be underwater before the next century
Tangier Island in Virginia — one of the last inhabited islands in the Chesapeake Bay — is under threat from rising sea levels and climate change. -
Trump speaks at Kirk memorial. And, several world leaders recognize Palestinian state
President Trump and other top political figures paid tribute to Charlie Kirk at his memorial service. And, several Western countries are expected to recognize a Palestinian state today. -
Trump asks Supreme Court to overrule Boston judge, allow him to enforce transgender passport policy
The Justice Department appealed a lower-court order allowing people use the gender or “X” identification marker that lines up with their gender identity. -
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield resigns over dispute with owner Unilever
Greenfield said the Vermont ice cream maker "has been silenced, sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power" by Unilever, the multinational corporation that bought Ben & Jerry's in 2000. -
U.S. Education Dept. unites conservative groups to create 'patriotic' civics content
The group of more than 40 conservative organizations met for the first time on Wednesday. The initiative is aimed at celebrations of the nation's founding next summer. -
Late night host Jimmy Kimmel is abruptly pulled off after Kirk comments
Late night host Jimmy Kimmel has been abruptly pulled off the air by ABC. The sudden move follows conservative backlash to comments he made earlier in the week about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
