US, Cuba Restore Diplomatic Relations
The United States and Cuba have re-established full diplomatic relations.
US Secretary of Defense visits Israel
U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter is in the Middle East.
Four Killed in Attacks at Two U.S. Military Centers
A gunman killed four American soldiers in two attacks Thursday in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Obama: Iran Deal Makes America, World Safer
The American president Wednesday defended the historic agreement reached with Iran Tuesday.
It’s Gone: South Carolina Removes Confederate Flag
An honor guard from the South Carolina Highway Patrol has removed the Confederate battle flag from the state Capitol grounds. An honor guard from the South Carolina Highway Patrol has removed the Confederate battle flag from the state Capitol grounds.
US, UAE Launch Sawab Center to Counter IS Message
The United States and United Arab Emirates launched a joint effort Wednesday to counter the Islamic State militants on social media.
Technical Issue Halts Trading on the New York Stock Exchange
Trading stopped on the New York Stock Exchange for four hours Wednesday.
U.S. Wins Women’s World Cup
In sports, the United States has won its first Women’s World Cup football championship since 1999.
Average Americans Gave Away Billions in 2014
Last year, Americans again showed they are generous people.
U.S. and Cuba to Reopen Embassies
U.S. President Barack Obama said Wednesday the United States and Cuba plan to reopen embassies in Washington and Havana later this month.