Guatemala’s Otto Perez resigned as president and was jailed on Thursday while a judge weighs charging him in a corruption scandal that gutted his government and plunged the country into a political crisis days before… Guatemala’s President Quits, Jailed On Corruption Charges
The British Prime Minister David Cameron will announce imminently that Britain will take in “thousands” of Syrian refugees amid growing calls for the U.K. government to show greater moral leadership in the refugee crisis engulfing… Britain To Accept Thousands of Syrian Refugees
China’s President Xi Jinping announced on Thursday that he would reduce the country’s military personnel by 300,000, using a parade marking 70 years since the end of World War II to present the People’s Liberation Army… China Announces It’s Cutting 30,0000 Troops at Military Parade
On Tuesday morning Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak showed his support for Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Sanders is an independent but caucuses with the Democrats in the Senate. Hillary Clinton remains at the top of… Steve Wozniak wants America to #FeelTheBern
The United Nations confirmed today that the Temple of Bel at the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra was destroyed, according to satellite images. There had been previous reports of an explosion at the temple. The… Palmyra temple destruction confirmed by UN
According to a Monmouth University survey–projecting likely Republican Iowa caucusgoers-Ben Carson is tied with Donald Trump in the state of Iowa. This is big news as it has been four months since Trump was not… Carson and Trump tied in Iowa poll
On Monday evening, the Supreme Court denied a Kentucky clerk’s request to keep enforcing her “no marriage licenses” policy. Kim Davis (The Rowan County clerk,), cites her religious objection as cause for exemption to issuing… Supreme Court denies Kentucky same-sex marriage ban
With much fanfare, Thai police had offered an $84,000 reward for tips leading to arrests in the Bangkok bombing. On Monday, they handed out the cash – to themselves. They arrested a suspect Saturday, though… Thai Police Award Themselves $84,000 for Arrest of Bombing Suspect
Connecticut officials announced Thursday they had become the first state in the nation to provide housing for every one of its chronically homeless veterans. The achievement marks a major milestone for national and state officials who set… Connecticut Becomes 1st State to End Chronic Homelessness Among Vets
Anti-abortion activists held a rally yesterday outside the National Portrait Gallery, demanding that the museum remove its bust of Margaret Sanger, who was a controversial eugenicist. She founded the organizations that would later become Planned… Anti-abortion groups want Planned Parenthood bust gone
On Friday Republican frontrunner Donald Trump ripped on longtime Clinton aide Huma Abedin, mocking her marriage to former Rep. Anthony Weiner. Trump called Weiner a “perv” and a “sleazebag”. According to the Hill: Speaking to… Trump criticizes Clinton aid, rips on husband
Ricky Martin is calling on all Hispanics to unite against GOP frontrunner Donald Trump who has garnered controversy regarding his comments on Mexican immigrants among other things. “From the beginning, [Trump’s] intent has been clear:… Ricky Martin publishes op-ed against Trump
It was not all Pork Chops on a stick and free helicopter rides for children at the Iowa State Fair this August. At the fair, openly gay actress Ellen Page approached Ted Cruz and bluntly… Ellen Page confronts Ted Cruz on LGBTQ+ Issues
Republican frontrunner Donald Trump said on Sunday that he will not allow big donors to influence him. He said he’s not interested in any campaign donations given with the expectation of favors in return. According… Trump won’t let big donors influence him
90-year-old former president Jimmy Carter has publicly stated that he will receive radiation treatment for melanoma, a type of skin cancer, on his brain. He was recently treated for liver cancer, and thought that the… Jimmy Carter to be treated for brain tumors