This week, the Supreme Court heard challenges to California’s Proposition 8 and the federal Defense of Marriage Act, bringing the question of legalizing gay ...

In recent weeks, North Korea has invalidated its 1953 armistice and threatened a preemptive nuclear strike on the U.S.

The first issue of the famed Marvel Comics title The Amazing Spider-Man debuted on store shelves in March 1963.

In his first visit to Israel as president, Barack Obama will meet with the Middle Eastern nation’s top leaders over the next three days ...

After less than 24 hours of deliberation, the College of Cardinals has elected Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina to become the Roman Catholic Church ...

The Vatican’s College of Cardinals will use an arcane, centuries-old process to select the next pope when it convenes the papal conclave this week.

The late Theodor Seuss Geisel, known to generations of fans as children’s author and illustrator Dr.

After nearly eight years heading the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI will retire from the papacy on Thursday.

The 85th Academy Awards will be held Sunday night in Hollywood to celebrate achievements in film over the previous year.

In today’s fast-paced world, it seems like just about any guy can accidentally kill his girlfriend at virtually any time.

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Here are some tips for putting together the perfect romantic evening with your loved one: Make his ...

On Tuesday night, President Barack Obama will appear before a joint session of Congress and deliver his first State of the Union address since being ...

The U.S. Postal Service announced this week that it would discontinue regular mail delivery on Saturdays, a move officials say will save the struggling ...

Beijing has struggled with record air pollution this year, which has blotted out the sun, grounded flights, and affected the health and quality of life ...

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced last week that the U.S. armed forces would lift a regulation that barred women from serving in official combat ...

Barack Obama was sworn in for a second term as president of the United States Monday, amid a day of pomp, parades, and performances in ...

A number of pundits have suggested the U.S. Treasury mint $1 trillion coins made of platinum to pay the country’s bills.

Opening next week in Detroit, the annual North American International Auto Show will once again introduce the world to a variety of new cars.

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Men In Black 3: The third installment in the popular franchise answers the question “What would happen if there was a third Men In Black ...