President Obama flexed his executive authority on Monday by signing an order that bans workplace discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees of federal contractors and the U.S. government.
An 11-year-old girl was among four people who were fatally shot because of senseless gun violence in Chicago over the weekend, while 40 others from around the city were wounded.
Eleven Pakistani militants were killed on Saturday after the U.S. launched a drone strike in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region near the Afghanistan border.
The Ukrainian government has accused pro-Russian rebels of tampering with evidence and restricting experts from assessing the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crash site.
There will be a lot to look forward to when the next and final season of CBS' "Two and a Half Men" premieres this fall, including an unexpected same-sex marriage.
Nothing beats enjoying a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon in the park while watching your favorite Latin band give a free concert performance. That's how many fans of Babasónicos and La Santa Cecilia felt last weekend as they jammed to their favorite songs during Central Parks' SummerStage concert in New York City.
In honor of what would have been Nelson Mandela's 96th birthday, Google created an interactive animated logo to commemorate the South African leader on Friday.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday during a visit to Iowa that he is open to reviewing requests to accept unaccompanied immigrant children into his state.
If you're feeling lucky, then you may want to purchase a ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which has jumped to $50 million, if you have not done so already. The drawing will take place on Friday, July 18, at 11 p.m. EST.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo helped broker a last-minute deal between the Long Island Rail Road and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Thursday, averting a strike that would have stranded hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers.
There wasn't a dry eye in the room after ESPN anchor Stuart Scott delivered an emotionally gripping yet vulnerable speech about his battle with cancer Wednesday night at the ESPY Awards.
A federal judge has decided that the death penalty system in California is unconstitutional. A federal judge has decided that the death penalty system in California is unconstitutional.
Despite traveling across the country for their On the Run Tour, Jay-Z and Beyoncé's still make time to enjoy the summer weather with their 2-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy.
A senior commander in the Pakistani Taliban, who is linked to the 2003 assassination attempt of former President Pervez Musharraf, was reportedly captured and arrested by Pakistani security forces.
Just a day after Egypt's cease-fire proposal between Israel and Hamas fell apart, Israel launched an intense attack on the Gaza strip, targeting the homes of high-ranking Hamas leaders.
The Fire Department of New York's annual calendar will be a little different in 2015--besides featuring some of the city's finest hunks, it will also include a female firefighter for the first time ever.
A video of what appears to be a drunk Charlie Sheen at a Taco Bell has went viral. A video of what appears to be a drunk Charlie Sheen at a Taco Bell has went viral.
While notorious for burning crosses and terrorizing minority groups, one sub-division of the Ku Klux Klan has resorted to a mild recruitment practice that involves giving out candy and leaflets.
