The stretch of track in Philadelphia where an Amtrak train derailed Tuesday night is known for its maintenance issues. All across the U.S. it's the same story.
A Philadelphia congressman's measure to increase funding for Amtrak in the wake of the deadly accident was voted down Wednesday.
A Russian teen allegedly posted a pro-Nazi message to social media and could face steep consequences.
Congress may seek a serious review of the 1985 deal before deciding whether to extend it.
The trade deal was largely negotiated in secret among the United States and 11 other countries and involves about 40 percent of the world's economy.
The Maduro government invited a top U.S. official to return to Caracas to resume discussions over frayed ties.
NBC News reported, citing sources, that Pakistan knew Osama bin Laden’s location before the raid, corroborating journalist Seymour Hersh's report.
The prominent evangelical Christian leader warned of the "drastic" impact on Christian institutions if Supreme Court justices rule in favor of gay marriage.
Hackers claiming links to Islamic State group are warning of imminent cyberattacks on the U.S. and Europe.
The yearly observance was created by Congress in 1952.
Planning to visit both Cuba and the U.S. this year, the pontiff played a key role in improving relations between Havana and Washington.
For Republicans, the struggle against Islamic State presents a challenge and a conundrum.
U.S. President Barack Obama refuted claims by Sen. Elizabeth Warren that his deal would threaten consumer protections.
The annual U.S. Defense Department report to Congress on China’s military development is out. China doesn’t like it.
Behind a "Victory Day" show of strength lie economic problems that threaten President Vladimir Putin's hopes of upgrading his fighting force.
The number of educational "people-to-people" trips to Cuba for Americans has mushroomed.
The $3 billion deal for 28 Boeing-built F-18 Hornets is a blow for the Europe-based manufacturers of the Eurofighter.
German head of state Karl Dönitz surrendered to the Allies in Berlin on May 8, 1945.
Michael Savage said Obama is "successful" in instigating a civil war in the United States.
The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to pass a bill giving Congress the right to review, and potentially reject, an international agreement with Iran aimed at keeping it from developing nuclear weapons.
"Southside with You" will tell the story of the First Family's first date.
Calling Republican defense spending plans a "road to nowhere," Defense Secretary Ash Carter appealed on Wednesday for lawmakers to work with him toward a new bipartisan budget deal to provide stable funding for a U.S. military hurt by years of steep cuts.