World Jun 09 Theresa May’s gamble fails in Britain’s snap elections A move intended to strengthen the hand of British Prime Minister Theresa May backfired Thursday when her party lost seats in the UK Parliament.
World Jun 07 Islamic State group claims attacks on Iran’s parliament, shrine A coordinated double attack in Iran on Wednesday left 12 people dead and wounded dozens, according to state media. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility on its website.
Nation May 29 Kentucky veterans get heroes’ welcome on ‘Honor Flight’ visit to Washington On May 10, several dozen veterans from Kentucky spent the day in Washington, D.C., visiting the World War II, Korean War and Vietnam memorials, along with Arlington National Cemetery, before flying back home.
Nation May 16 Artistic skills and independence bloom for these adults with disabilities The growARTS program grew from a volunteer operation to one run by full-time staff. For the adults in the program who couldn't express themselves verbally, art gave them another outlet for expression.
World May 15 3 things to watch for when Trump visits the Middle East President Donald Trump departs Friday for the Middle East in his first overseas trip as president. He visits Saudi Arabia, Israel and the Vatican -- the bases of three major world religions -- aiming to unify the region against extremism…
World May 12 How could Comey’s firing affect foreign relations? Americans might have been shocked when President Donald Trump suddenly fired FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday, but the reaction from some foreign officials was decidedly less so.
World May 12 New museum pays homage to the best of communist-era kitsch Visitors to the new Kitsch Museum in Bucharest, Romania, can see a crucifix nightlight and Last Supper clock, among dozens of other gilded baubles and plaster statues of the pre-1989 communist era.
World May 05 Despite advances under Obama, lack of transparency can hinder hostage families When it comes to negotiating hostage releases from terrorist networks, the United States’ “no-concessions” policy puts many decisions in the hands of the families, leaving them wondering what to do.
World May 05 Photos: When crabs cover Cuba, what to do in a pinch A swell of yellow, black and red crabs recently skittered from nearby forests to the turquoise waters of Cuba’s Bay of Pigs.
Nation May 02 How a doll can make refugees feel more at home As more refugees resettled in the United States, Jeanne Trabulsi wanted them to feel welcome. A doll is a comforting and familiar ambassador.