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Thousands flock to National Mall in Washington for America-themed prayer rally

May 18, 2026 12:17 am

Several speakers celebrated Christianity’s ties to American history, a blending of ideas that critics flagged ahead of the prayer gathering as supporting Christian nationalism.

Ghost trains and a political blame game: Why North America’s largest rail system just shut down for first time in 30 years

May 18, 2026 12:12 am

The LIRR serves hundreds of thousands of commuters who live along a 118-mile-long and up to 23-mile-wide land mass that includes Brooklyn and Queens in New York City and the Hamptons.

'My heart remains with victims': Sam Altman apologises after warning signs missed in Canada shooting

April 25, 2026 2:15 pm

On February 10, Jesse Van Rootselaar killed two family members at home before fatally shooting five students and an educator at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in Canada, then dying by suicide.

Argument turns deadly at Mall of Louisiana: High school seniors among victims as FBI Director Kash Patel joins probe

April 24, 2026 2:23 pm

Two groups of people got into an argument inside the food court and opened fire at each other, according to Baton Rouge Police Chief Thomas Morse Jr., who cited surveillance footage, reported CNN.

Savannah Guthrie returns to 'Today' anchor desk for first time since mother's disappearance

April 06, 2026 7:33 pm

Savannah Guthrie returns to NBC’s Today show after more than two months away, resuming her anchor role while the search for her missing mother Nancy Guthrie remains unresolved.

Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS

April 01, 2026 12:40 am

Trump's NPR and PBS funding block ruling cites First Amendment protections as court halts executive order targeting public broadcasters over alleged bias.

As 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' heads to Oscars, US lawmakers seek probe into Gaza killing

March 17, 2026 10:28 pm

US lawmakers have introduced the Justice for Hind Rajab Act, demanding an investigation into the 2024 killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza and seeking accountability for civilian harm in the conflict.

Nancy Guthrie kidnapping: Family offers $1 million reward for information leading to her recovery

February 24, 2026 9:33 pm

Nancy Guthrie missing case deepens as Savannah Guthrie offers $1 million reward and appeals for information amid ongoing FBI investigation in Arizona.

Powerful winter storm roils travel across US, wreaking havoc for flights and public transit

February 24, 2026 12:40 am

More than 4,000 US flights were previously canceled Sunday. And over 1,700 trips scheduled for Tuesday have already been cut, in disruptions that could continue to climb.

France to summon Ambassador Charles Kushner over US comments on activist’s death

February 23, 2026 12:39 am

Deranque, a far-right activist, died of brain injuries last week from a beating in the French city of Lyon.

In photos: Parades, protests and fireworks—How US celebrated its Independence Day

July 05, 2025 7:47 pm

Surrounded by military flyovers, Trump declared, “Promises made, promises kept”

In pictures: Protesters rally outside US Treasury Department against Musk’s access

February 06, 2025 11:39 pm

Elon Musk's DOGE team is accused of accessing sensitive government data.

Trump’s second act: A historic return to the White House in pictures

January 21, 2025 12:10 pm

Donald Trump becomes only the second president in over 230 years of American democracy to return to the White House after losing a re-election bid.

In pictures: Trump draws thousands to Washington rally ahead of inauguration

January 20, 2025 1:42 am

The incoming-US President began his day by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

In pictures: Thousands protest Trump’s inauguration in Washington

January 19, 2025 12:53 am

Abortion rights and other women’s issues featured prominently in the march.

In pictures: Jimmy Carter’s farewell begins with motorcade through Georgia

January 05, 2025 12:42 am

The procession paused at Carter’s boyhood home, where the National Park Service rang the farm bell 39 times in recognition of his position as the 39th president.

In pictures: Bourbon Street after the New Orleans terrorist attack

January 03, 2025 2:35 am

A pickup truck driven by 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar plowed into a crowd of New Year’s revelers, killing 15 people and injuring over 30.

Amazon workers strike at seven US facilities during holiday rush

December 20, 2024 1:35 am

The strike, organized by the Teamsters union, is being called the largest-ever against Amazon.

HHS declares public health emergency in Georgia after hurricane Helene

September 28, 2024 4:30 am

Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm with winds of 140 mph, has left at least 40 people dead.

Polar freeze turns deadly, moves to US East and South

January 09, 2014 10:39 pm

Who Is Kamala Harris? | 2020 US Presidential Candidate

June 22, 2020 6:04 pm

Senator Kamala Harris, Democrat of California, is joining the race for the White House. Ms. Harris becomes the fourth woman currently serving in Congress to announce her presidential ambitions.

Donald Trump’s evolving rhetoric on the wall

June 22, 2020 6:06 pm

The core of US President Donald Trump’s argument for the southern border wall has remained largely the same. But as the fight wears on, his justification has expanded and details like cost and construction materials have evolved.

Opinion | The secret history of Muslims in the US

June 22, 2020 6:07 pm

Muslims have been in the US since the time of the earliest explorers and have left their mark on everything from the White House to the Marine Corps uniform.

George HW Bush: A life in public service

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

George HW Bush, part of a new generation of Republicans, was often referred to as the most successful one-term president.

'I heard the gunshot' | Witnesses recount California shooting

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

At least 12 people were killed in a shooting at a bar in Thousand Oaks, California. Borderline Bar and Grill was holding its weekly event for college students.

Fire the gun or film the ultrasound? How women running for office define toughness

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

The 2018 election cycle in the US has been called “the year of the woman,” but Republican and Democratic female candidates have starkly different takes on what that means.