It has been a rewarding year for US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, that's why it's fitting that the Bronx native will bid farewell to 2013 and ring in 2014 by leading the 60-second countdown at the New Year's Eve gala in Times Square.
Smokers worldwide are feeling the squeeze. Smokers worldwide are feeling the squeeze. Smoking in public places in the U. K. and USA received a lot of attention in the early-to-mid 2000s and led to widespread bans that continue to be upheld this day.
Gallup polls Americans each year to measure public admiration of noteworthy individuals worldwide. This year President Barack Obama took first place in the men’s category, while former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton came in at the top spot for females, both of them winning by landslides.
A new poll from CNN and ORC International shows that support for the war in Afghanistan continues to dwindle and according to the numbers this war is “arguably” the most unpopular war in United States history, even more so than Vietnam.
“Good Morning America” co-host Robin Roberts has officially come out as a homosexual, her first acknowledgement of her sexual orientation, through a recent post on Facebook.
CNN and ORC International released a poll on Friday that looks at the American economy by the numbers in relation to the conflicting perspective that most Americans have on the current economy.
Next month the Alabama state legislature will convene to deal with top issues facing the state including school budgets, state government and…Duck Dynasty?
According to a poll released on Thursday by CNN and ORC International, the majority of Americans agree that the current Congress is a “do-nothing” Congress and is the worst Congress seen in their lifetimes.
According to a CNN/ORC International poll released on Thursday that was purported as a possible preview of the 2016 presidential election, former first lady Hillary Clinton would come in tied neck-and-neck with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie if the vote was counted today.
The accused gunman who allegedly opened fire at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) last month, killing a TSA (Transportation Security Administration) officer and wounding three others was arraigned in a California court on Thursday.
Give that man some water Give that man some water Marco Rubio was a serious 2016 GOP Presidential candidate until 'watergate' happened. The Florida Senator's response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address was supposed to be a hallmark moment in the senator's rising career.
One week after the Pfeiffer wildfire sparked near Los Padres National Forest in the Big Sur region of central California, all of the evacuated residents have been allowed to return to their homes and mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted.
The wires are buzzing with hundreds of news stories about government and Google-sponsored ultra-high-tech Santa Claus-tracking technology so that your kids can keep an eye on the jolly old guy as he goes about his travels.But what child would rather monitor a computer screen remotely than actually hear Santa calling and speaking to them one-on-one in a real-live telephone conversation? Bonus: the Claus calls even remind your children to be good or risk ending up on the naughty list – a lifesaver for some of you frustrated parents out there who have had it up to here with the frantic holiday antics!
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), a branch of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA( has issued an official permit to a Mr. S. Claus of the North Pole, allowing Santa's reindeer special access for entry into United States territory on their annual Christmas run.
A federal judge in Utah has struck down the state's constitutional ban against same-sex marriage. Utah is, for now, the 18th state to allow such marriages. The state plans to appeal the ruling.
President Obama pardoned or commuted the sentences of several non-violent drug offenders on Thursday, highlighting the consequences of the US war on drugs.
Several key qualifying events are ongoing this weekend to determine the last spots on the US Olympic team. Meanwhile, the political side of the Olympics is generating as much interest as the sports. US delegate Brian Boitano's announcement that he is gay makes waves in light of Russia's harsh anti-homosexual laws.
On February 21, 2012 five members of the Russian feminist punk rock group Pussy Riot played a few songs on the soleas of Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
Phil Robertson has many "Duck Dynasty" fans, gay rights activists and even A&E in an uproar, but he still has people on his side. Politicians Sarah Palin and Bobby Jindal have stepped up to support Robertson's decision to make what some consider offensive homophobic statements in a recent interview with GQ.
Last night Barbara Walters had her "10 Most Fascinating People of 2013" special on ABC. Barbara has been hosting this end of the year show since 1993. This year her list consisted of Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Lawrence, Pope Francis, Robin Roberts, Kimye, Duck Dynasty Family, Edward Snowden, Prince George, Hillary Clinton and a recap of people who made the list in prior years.
