In 2014, nearly 701,000 people were arrested for marijuana-related offenses in the United States, and the number is growing.
Chinese officials have stressed before that countries should respect each other's sovereignty.
Each annual general assembly provides a forum for discussion of a range of international issues that fall under the umbrella of the U.N. Charter.
Donald Trump's announcement, in an interview, echoes more liberal ideas on taxation.
Bush is connecting with potential kingmakers, and if the other candidates are in it to win, they will have to catch up.
Ben Carson is almost matched with Donald Trump, taking 20 percent of GOP primary voters' support, compared with Trump's 21 percent.
On the final leg of his U.S. trip, Pope Francis went to Philadelphia, where he visited a prison and toured the famed birthplace of America, Independence Hall.
Historically, U.S. presidential candidates have used their last names and titles on the campaign trail. This year? Not so much.
In spite of efforts to stop foreign nationals from joining ISIS, people are still joining the terrorist militia.
While another shutdown like the one in 2013 is unlikely, the government is not taking any chances.
The U.S. senator from Texas topped his Republican rivals in a U.S. presidential straw poll at the Values Voter Summit in Washington.
Nearing the end of his three-city tour of the United States, Pope Francis urged Americans to live up to their legacy.
Former President Bill Clinton is to headline at a fundraiser for his wife; you can co-host for $10,000.
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner's plan to step down puts pressure on American companies that rely on the Export-Import Bank.
With her hair swept to the side, the wife of the president dazzled in the long, fitted dress.
New Yorkers showed their affection for Pope Francis on Friday before he leaves for Philadelphia, the last stop in his multicity tour of the United States.
Ticket demand was high for Pope Francis' Mass at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday night. "The right pope at the right time," one attendee said.
Conservatives don’t need the Republican Party’s money or support anymore, and that cost House Speaker John Boehner his job.
Most souvenirs for the pope's U.S. visit do not have authorization from the Catholic Church and run the risk of legal implications.
Hillary Clinton has said she'd allow Americans to buy medicines from any country if they are cheaper there, and safe.
The GOP presidential candidate said the U.S. needs to prioritize STEM education -- science, technology, engineering and math -- to match other top nations.
While the pope told Congress that climate change is an urgent problem, Trump brushed the issue aside.
A new survey indicates Democrats would likely nominate Hillary Clinton if the choice were made today, but her rivals would have a better chance in a general election.
The Republican presidential candidate learned a lot about campaigning from an unsuccessful bid to unseat Sen. Barbara Boxer of California in 2010, observers say.
As tensions mount in Israel between Israelis and Palestinians, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is calling the Zionist state evil.
Despite its highly publicized editorial policy to treat Donald Trump exclusively as "entertainment," the Huffington Post led its front page Tuesday with a big Trump splash.
Following disparaging remarks towards Muslims, Ben Carson is seeing an increase in cash flow.
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden surged in a new Bloomberg Politics poll of Democratic voters and Democratic leaners.
Carly Fiorina filmed extensive footage for a super PAC’s documentary, despite rules against coordination.
During his visit in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, Pope Frances met with President Barack Obama.
