World May 23 Marines conduct rapid response exercise at U.S. Embassy in Venezuela's capital Two Marine Corps Osprey aircraft, which have characteristics of both a helicopter and a fixed-wing airplane, flew over the recently reopened U.S. Embassy in Caracas.
World May 23 Deadliest coal mine explosion in years kills at least 82 people in China, state media say A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province killed at least 82 people, local officials said Saturday, in what was the country’s deadliest mining accident in recent years.
Nation May 22 Shipyard fire and explosion on Staten Island injures at least 16, officials say Someone reported two workers trapped in a confined space at the dock at about 3:30 p.m. Friday, and responding firefighters found a fire burning in the basement of a large metal structure at the dock, said Joanne Mariano with the…
Health May 22 WHO chief says Ebola outbreak in Congo is 'spreading rapidly' and upgrades risk assessment The head of the World Health Organization said Friday that the Ebola outbreak in Congo is “spreading rapidly” and now poses a “very high” risk at the national level.
Politics May 22 WATCH: Kevin Warsh sworn in as chairman of the Federal Reserve President Donald Trump hosted a swearing-in ceremony for Kevin Warsh as new Fed chair on Friday. “I want Kevin to be totally independent. I want him to be independent and just do a great job,” Trump said.
Politics May 21 WATCH: Democrats rally at Capitol against GOP's immigration enforcement funding bill Democrats tried to draw a sharp contrast by highlighting how the White House proposed including $1 billion for security for the White House complex and President Donald Trump’s ballroom. Republicans are abandoning that proposal.
World May 21 WATCH: Rubio says Trump prefers Cuba diplomatic solution, but says likelihood 'is not high' His comments leave open the option of military action against Cuba, particularly after the indictment this week of former President Raúl Castro on terrorism charges.
World May 21 Queen Elizabeth was 'keen' for then-Prince Andrew to become trade envoy, documents show The government released confidential papers related to the appointment in response to legislation passed by Parliament after lawmakers accused the king’s brother of putting his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein ahead of the nation.
Politics May 21 WATCH: Trump says White House 'won't be a very secure place' without $1 billion security proposal President Donald Trump, facing a Senate Republican mutiny, said Thursday that he doesn't "need money for the ballroom," drawing a distinction between the ballroom and proposed White House security improvements.
Politics May 20 WATCH: Rep. Thomas Massie's full concession speech after defeat in Kentucky GOP primary “We stirred up something. There is a yearning in this country for someone who will vote for principles over party,” Massie said.