Obama, Castro, Cameron And More Pay Tribute To Nelson Mandela At State Memorial Service [PHOTOS]
Dozens of world leaders appeared at Nelson Mandela's memorial service on Tuesday to pay respects to South Africa's iconic leader.
Israel, Palestine and Jordan Sign Water Agreement To Save The Dead Sea
Some hail a historic agreement. Others warn of potentially disastrous environmental consequences.
The Dalai Lama And Benjamin Netanyahu To Skip Nelson Mandela's Funeral
Dozens of world leaders plan to attend a memorial service for Nelson Mandela on Tuesday, but some prominent names won't be among them.
Measles Rates Triple In 2013 Due To Unvaccinated Communities
CDC concerned about a larger trend towards rejecting vaccinations.
Rick Santorum Compares Nelson Mandela's Fight Against Apartheid To His Fight Against Obamacare
Just one day after Nelson Mandela's death, Rick Santorum publicly compares South Africa’s brutally repressive apartheid policy to Obamacare.
Nelson Mandela's Speeches: Remembering Mandela With Four Of His Most Powerful Speeches
Remember Nelson Mandela with four of his most powerful speeches, in words and in video.
Glenn Broadnax, Unarmed New York Man, Charged With Assault After NYPD Shoots Two Innocent Bystanders
A mentally unwell man was charged with assault after NYPD officers shot two bystanders while attempting to detain him.
Elizabeth Warren: 'I Am Not Running For President' In 2016, Will Finish Senate Term
Though many on the left want Sen. Elizabeth Warren to run in 2016, she pledges to finish out her term and not seek the presidency.
29,000 Register On Obamacare Website In Two Days, More Than All Of October
Fixes to the healthcare.gov website may put Obamacare back on track to get the number of users the White House had originally hoped for.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Fires Two Employees For Racist, Anti-Hispanic Remarks
The governor of Wisconsin could be a contender in the 2016 Republican primaries, but he might have to rein in his staff's insensitive racial remarks first.
Is Pope Francis Sneaking Out Of The Vatican At Night To Give Money To The Homeless?
Pope Francis may be sneaking out of the Vatican at night to personally give money and food to the homeless citizens of Rome.
Chris Christie's Front-Runner Status Is An Asset, Not A Hindrance, To 2016 Nomination
Former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean claims that history is working against Christie's chances for 2016, but the truth is more complicated.
Amazon's Prime Air Drone Plan Faces FAA, Senate Scrutiny
Amazon's Prime Air sounds amazing, but the drone-based delivery service is illegal under current law.
100,000 People Signed Up For Insurance Through Obamacare Website In November
In November, more than four times as many people signed up through the website than the previous month.
Obamacare Is Revolutionizing Life In Rural Kentucky, Despite Mitch McConnell And Rand Paul
In rural Kentucky, Obamacare is giving many access to health care for the first time in their lives.
Hillary Clinton And Chris Christie Emerge As 2016 Presidential Frontrunners: Poll
If the 2016 election were held today, it would be a Hillary Clinton versus Chris Christie race, a poll says.
Preventing The Next Snowden: NSA To 'Continuously Evaluate' Contractors As Potential Threats
The evaluations would apply to any contractor "with access to a classified network or classified information.”
Will The White House Make Two Turkeys Battle To The Death This Thanksgiving?
Contrary to popular opinion, President Obama has not forced two turkeys to duke it out for the privilege of living another day.
Supreme Court To Rule On Contraception Mandate In Hobby Lobby And Conestoga Wood Hearing
The Supreme Court will hear cases from two companies seeking to overturn a mandate requiring employers to provide contraception coveragE.
Pope Francis' Five Most Radical Statements On Capitalism And Poverty
Since his election eight months ago, Pope Francis has repeatedly attacked unregulated capitalism for excluding the poor. Here are some of his most radical statements.
What Is Angola? Five Things To Know About The Nation That Reportedly Banned Islam
Find out more about the Republic of Angola, which reportedly banned Islam.
Iran Nuclear Deal Could Lead To More Sanctions From Congress
Many Congress members may in part be outraged by the secrecy of the negotiated deal with Iran.
Less Than 30 Percent Of Americans Can Remember Kennedy's Assassination 50 Years Later
While nearly every American alive during Kennedy's assassination remembers the event, those that can do make up less than 30 percent of the population.
Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds Released From Hospital After Son's Attempted Murder/Suicide
Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds was released from the hospital Friday, three days after his son Arthur stabbed him multiple times before committing suicide.
Rep. Trey Radel's Cocaine Conviction Leads To Leave Of Absence
Tea Party Republican Representative Trey Radel will take a leave of absence from Congress after pleading guilty to cocaine possession.
Senate Drops 'Nuclear Option' And Eliminates Filibusters
Harry Reid, D-Nev., who has pushed to eliminate filibusters, was compelled after Republican filibusters blocked the appointment of three judicial nominees.
Rep. Trey Radel Pleads Guilty To Cocaine Posession, Will Enter Rehab In Florida
Tea Party Republican Rep. Trey Radel will enter rehab in his home state of Florida after pleading guilty to cocaine possession.
University Of Texas Student Group Cancels 'Catch An Illegal Immigrant' Contest
A conservative group in Austin canceled a planned "catch an illegal immigrant" event after widespread backlash.
Who Are The Mystery Mega Donors Funding Karl Rove With Eight-Figure Donations? Crossroads GPS Won't Tell
Because Crossroads GPS is free to withhold information on its donors, we may never know who contributed eight figures or more to 2012 Republican campaigns.
Dick Cheney Takes Daughter Liz's Side In Same-Sex Marriage Family Feud With Sister Mary Cheney And Partner Heather Poe
Former Vice President Dick Cheney issued a statement supporting his daughter Liz Monday amid a public family feud over same-sex marriage.