Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., at the Capitol in 2018. Normally a close ally of President Trump, Paul announced that he would support a resolution to end Trump’s emergency declaration to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., at the Capitol in […]
King Zulu waves to the crowds from his float on Mardi Gras day on Feb. 24, 2009 in New Orleans. The Zulu Social Aid Pleasure Club is facing criticism for its tradition of wearing black face makeup during Mardi Gras. Chris Graythen/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chris Graythen/Getty Images King Zulu waves to the
Demonstrators stage a protest against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid for a fifth term, in Marseille, France. Claude Paris/AP hide caption toggle caption Claude Paris/AP Demonstrators stage a protest against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid for a fifth term, in Marseille, France. Claude Paris/AP Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has confirmed he will seek re-election despite widespread protests
A protester holds a photo of Stephon Clark during a Black Lives Matter protest in Sacramento on March 22, 2018. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images A protester holds a photo of Stephon Clark during a Black Lives Matter protest in Sacramento on March 22, 2018. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Updated at
President Donald Trump hugs the American flag before his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP President Donald Trump hugs the American flag before his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Jose Luis Magana/AP President Trump lashed out at his political enemies in a
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., became the focus of a heated argument at the West Virginia statehouse on Friday, after an anti-Muslim display in the rotunda juxtaposed her photo with the Sept. 11 terror attacks. Carolyn Kaster/AP hide caption toggle caption Carolyn Kaster/AP Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., became the focus of a heated argument at the
An aerial view shows flooding triggered by a dam collapse near Brumadinho, Brazil, in January. Brazil has opened a corruption probe into the disaster. Bruno Correia/AP hide caption toggle caption Bruno Correia/AP An aerial view shows flooding triggered by a dam collapse near Brumadinho, Brazil, in January. Brazil has opened a corruption probe into the
Protesters clashed with police in the streets of Algiers, Algeria, during a demonstration denouncing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid for a fifth term on Friday. Toufik Doudou/AP hide caption toggle caption Toufik Doudou/AP Protesters clashed with police in the streets of Algiers, Algeria, during a demonstration denouncing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid for a fifth term on
A Delta Airlines pilot left a handgun in the cockpit of a jet after landing in Atlanta where the weapon was found by an airline ground worker. The incident occurred on Feb. 18, according to the Associated Press. “Delta ground crews followed procedures and turned over to law enforcement an item that was found in
A new Gallup poll finds global regard for U.S. leadership rose slightly in 2018, after a dramatic drop in 2017. China and Russia also saw their leadership approval ratings tick up. Germany’s approval rating fell to 39 percent. Markus Schreiber/AP hide caption toggle caption Markus Schreiber/AP A new Gallup poll finds global regard for U.S.
The number of pedestrians killed on U.S. roads last year was the highest in 28 years. Using data reported by states, the Governors Highway Safety Association estimates that 6,227 pedestrians were killed in 2018 — a 4 percent hike from 2017 and 35 percent since 2008. Charlie Riedel/AP hide caption toggle caption Charlie Riedel/AP The
Los Angeles County law enforcement officials announce the arrests of dozens of Mongol motorcycle club members on drug and murder charges in 2008. Ric Francis/AP hide caption toggle caption Ric Francis/AP Los Angeles County law enforcement officials announce the arrests of dozens of Mongol motorcycle club members on drug and murder charges in 2008. Ric