Lousiana Gov. Bobby Jindal sues federal government over Common Core, education policies Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is suing the federal government for overstepping its bounds and alleging that the public school system has been forced to adopt a single program.
A man trying to remove a 6,000-pound boulder from his backyard was crushed by the rock A man trying to remove a 6,000-pound boulder from his backyard was crushed to death by the rock.
The excitement is growing for the Aug. 27 Powerball jackpot, which currently stands at $80 million. The drawing will take place Wednesday at 11 p.m. EDT.
President says there is a new ‘culture of accountability' at the VA U. S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday revealed several new executive actions aimed to further repair the Department of Veterans Affairs, including improved mental health care and economic assistance.
Governor signs bill that will require all smartphones to have a kill switch California Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday signed a bill into law that will require all smartphones sold in the state to be equipped with better security technology in order to reduce phone theft.
On Monday, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto began his two-day-long visit to California. On Monday, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto began his two-day visit to California.
After a swarm of jellyfish invaded Florida beaches and stung over 400 people last weekend, beach officials say that the waters appear to be much safer, just in time for the Labor Day weekend.
The drones will monitor the actions of the Islamic State U. S. President Barack Obama has given the go-ahead to start drone surveillance over Syria in an effort to keep an eye on the Islamic State, which would also make it easier for possible airstrikes.
Same-sex marriage in Wisconsin and Indiana under review in federal court today Marriage bans for same-sex couples in Wisconsin and Indiana are under review Tuesday by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, the fourth such court to hold hearings on same-sex marriage bans this year, MSNBC reported.
Burger King will move its home base to Canada. Burger King has agreed to acquire Tim Hortons for about $11 billion in a deal that would bring the combined company's base to Canada.
On Monday, a Fort Lee soldier died from a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head, after going on a rampage that caused the U.S. Army post to enter lockdown amid reports of an "active shooter."
An Alabama couple has been charged with sexually assaulting a 17-year-old female relative in order to purposefully impregnate her and then keep her baby for themselves.
New home sales fell in July for the second straight month Homebuilders in July saw a decrease in new-home sales in the U. S. for the second straight month, but prices have started to moderate and should help the market in the near future.
Relatives of James Foley, the American journalist who was killed by Islamic State militants last week, released a heartfelt letter that their son sent them while he was still alive and living in captivity in Syria.
