Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush has been outspoken in his criticism of Barack Obama's use of executive power, accusing the president of "trampling on the Constitution." But as Florida governor, Bush himself pushed the limits of his authority.
A controversial bill that critics claim legalizes discrimination against gays and lesbians is on the verge of becoming law in Indiana. The Republican-controlled Indiana House on Monday approved the legislation, which purports to protect religious freedom.
Mexican actress Angelique Boyer insisted last week she had no plans to marry her boyfriend, Argentine model Sebastián Rulli, just yet; but that did not keep the Muchachitas Como Tú" star from dreaming about her favorite wedding dress.
The six remaining "Nuestra Belleza Latina" participants enjoyed a relaxing few days because none of them faced elimination on Sunday, and maybe that is why "love and peace" reigned this week at the mansion of the Univisión's beauty pageant.
Tourists in Cuba tend to appreciate its "unique character (as) one of the world's last remaining bastions of Communism," and many who fear the country will soon be "Americanized" due to warming relations with the United States are flocking to the island to take in the traditional flair.
The Confederate battle flag is once again at the heart of a free-speech dispute, this time because the Texas division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans is fighting a decision by the state's Department of Motor Vehicles to reject a specialty license plate featuring the banner.
In "House of Cards," Frank Underwood kills a congressman and pushes a reporter into the path of a Metro train. But at least among viewers of the Netflix hit series, the fictional president is still more popular than his real-life counterpart, Barack Obama, a new poll shows.
Conservative talk show host Glenn Beck is no longer a member of the Republican Party, he said on his radio show Wednesday. "I've made my decision - I'm out," the 51-year-old commentator announced.
If you hold a Mega Millions ticket and hope to convert yourself into a millionaire tonight, the time to tune in tonight will be 11 p.m. Eastern Time. That is when draw for the $51 million jackpot is set to take place at the studios of WSB-TV, Atlanta's ABC affiliate.
Police in Tucson, Arizona, on Wednesday arrested five high school students who they say plotted to kill a classmate.The suspects allegedly intended to target a student "that they were having problems with."
The Florida Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that inmates serving life sentences for crimes they committed as juveniles should be re-sentenced. The decision means that a 2014 law, which requires a judicial review before a juvenile can be imprisoned for life, will apply retroactively.
Republican presidential hopefuls Rand Paul and Jeb Bush both made a point of taking their campaigns to the technological cutting edge this week when they used the iOS video-streaming app Meerkat to broadcast their appearances.
The Secret Service destroyed surveillance video showing an incident in which two of its members allegedly drove a government car into White House security barricades after drinking at a late-night party.
Terry McAuliffe joined calls for an investigation on Thursday after a University of Virginia was injured during a bloody arrest, an incident that caused outrage on the college campus. The commonwealth's governor issued a statement asking police to look into "the use of force in this matter."
Claims for unemployment benefits remained virtually flat last week, suggesting the U.S. jobs market remains strong even though economic growth has slowed.
As the FX hit drama "Justified" is approaching the end of its sixth and final season, a "kind of urgency" is building up - a feeling that was palpable in Tuesday's ninth episode, "Burned."
Legendary entertainer Liza Minnelli is undergoing treatment for substance abuse at an undisclosed facility. The "Cabaret" star, who is known to have suffered from alcohol and drug addictions, has checked herself into a rehab facility.
Mexican ranchero star Lupillo Rivera is hoping to celebrate his 20th career anniversary in a very special way: The Grammy Award winner would like to sing a duet with his niece Chiquis.
Mexican actress Angelique Boyer and Argentine model Sebastián Rulli both affirm how much they love each other, but wedding bells will not be ringing anytime soon.
The U.S. military has confirmed that it has lost contact with an unarmed Predator drone that had been flying over northwestern Syria and which forces loyal to dictator Bashar al-Assad claim to have shut down.
Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio would "absolutely" defy U.S. allies to revoke any Iranian nuclear deal he might inherit from Barack Obama, the Florida senator said on Tuesday. The next president "should not be bound" by a potential agreement the Obama administration strikes with Iran, he added.
Fidel Castro upped the ante in the row between the United States and Venezuela on Tuesday when he warned that the government of embattled President Nicolás Maduro was prepared to confront U.S. "threats and impositions."
Mexican Latin Grammy Award winner Pedro Fernández and Puerto Rican reggaeton star Daddy Yankee have been working together on Telemundo's talent show "La Voz Kids," and there is a good chance the two might soon also embark on a musical collaboration.
A suspicious letter sent to the White House has tentatively tested positive for cyanide, a deadly chemical that makes the body unable to use oxygen. The envelope was was received Monday at an off-site facility that screens mail addressed to the executive mansion.
