Political Opponents Stun Voters When They Perform Unexpected Duet in Display of Comradery
Following a political debate, a Democrat and a Republican set aside their views so they could unite in song for the surprised crowd.
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US Bans New Mining Claims on Public Land Near Yellowstone Park With Bipartisan Support
Congressmen from across the aisle were all in support of passing a ban on mining companies excavating on the beloved public lands north of Yellowstone.
Record Number of People Have Registered to Vote in the Midterm Elections
No matter the outcome of the midterm elections, organizers are thrilled by the amount of Americans getting involved in the political process.
Humble Popcorn Seller From Texas is Now the 'People's Prime Minister of Australia'
Peter Dutton isn't just an American popcorn seller - thanks to a mistaken identity, he has been dubbed "The People's Prime Minister of Australia".
First Major US City to Make Prison Phone Calls Free
The measure is set to go into full effect in 270 days after it was approved by the city council this week.
Trump Becomes First President to Meet With North Korean Leader, Gets Pledge for Disarmament
"The past does not have to define the future," said Trump during the historic press conference. "Yesterday's conflict does not have to be tomorrow's war."
UK Has Elected its Most Diverse Parliament in History
There are now more female, non-white, disabled, and LGBT Members of Parliament than ever before.
Jimmy Carter Has Now Lived Longer Than Any US President - and At 94, He is Still Making a Difference
Despite setting the record for the oldest US president, Jimmy Carter is still spending his golden years making the world a better place for everyone.
Watch George H. W. Bush's Service Dog Take the Most Adorable Vow of Service to Bring Joy to Veterans
Sully the yellow Labrador was recently sworn in for his new job serving at a veterans hospital, and the ceremony was pawsitively adorable.
Ireland Will Finally Get Its Own Ice Hockey Rink, Thanks to a VERY Famous Canadian
Devoted Irish hockey teams will soon have a place to skate thanks to a very famous Canadian hockey fan on the other side of the pond.
Myanmar Frees Political Prisoners as Obama Ends Historic Visit
Myanmar set free dozens of political prisoners Monday in an amnesty that coincided with the historic visit of US President Barack Obama.
Patton Oswalt Responds to Online Troll by Rallying Followers to Pay For the Guy's Medical Bills
Instead of fighting fire with fire, the stand-up comedian offered donations and support to an angry Twitter troll.
Historic US Election Result: A Record 20 Women Will Serve in U.S. Senate
A record number of women will serve in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives after sweeping victories in Tuesday's election. Five new women elected from diverse backgrounds to the Senate will boost the total number of female lawmakers in the upper chamber to a historic level.
GOP House Speaker Boehner Says He Wants to Help President Succeed
Congressional leaders unveiled a more conciliatory tone of cooperation in the face of a new Washington landscape that is suddenly more Democratic. In an 11-minute speech, House Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) hinted that the days of stranglehold partisanship may be over. Reading from a teleprompter, he suggested that he would work with Obama on the imminent fiscal issues.
Finally, There's Reason for Optimism on U.S. Voting Laws
After three years of pitched battles in the states over who can vote and how much trouble they should have to go through to do so, two bipartisan initiatives out of Washington, D.C., are providing real hope that reform may be around the corner.
Civil Rights Giant Becomes Comic Book Hero
Among all the fantastical superhero figures parading at this year's Comic-Con was the elegant and modest Congressman John Lewis, who has earned the moniker hero in real life. His incredible life story is now a graphic autobiography entitled March.Read More
Obama Writes Excuse for 11-year-old who Missed School to Attend Speech
11-year old Tyler Sullivan never made it into school on Friday, but he has a pretty good excuse. After the boy and his dad watched a presidential speech in the front row at the Honeywell factory, the Minnesota boy was shocked when President Obama offered a hand-written note to give his teacher for excusing the absence.
Mayor Turns his Personal Parking Space into a Mini Park
The 25 year-old mayor of Ithaca, N.Y., has taken his exclusive downtown parking spot, which is reserved for the mayor, and he turned it into a mini park, with flowers and benches.
Laughter is Contagious - Even in the Israeli Knesset
While making a speech in front of the Israeli parliament, the education minister burst into a laughing fit that went viral on Tuesday on Israeli websites. Hearing the opening sentence for the first time, Shai Piron, who is also a rabbi, could not get past the word penetration regarding a proposed law about smuggling cell phones into prisons. The giggling began to spread in the chamber, with other members wiping their eyes and grinning.
Ann Romney Launches Center for MS, Alzheimer's Research
Ann Romney helped launch a major research center this week aimed at finding cures and treatments for Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis and other devastating neurological diseases.
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