There’s a good chance Social Security will play an important role in your retirement income, since that’s the case for a lot ...

The importation of slaves into the United States was banned in 1808, by which time between 300,000-500,000 had been imported. Subsequent slaves were nearly all born in the United States. By 1800, ...

This year brings the 160th anniversary of June 19, 1865, a major turning point in the fight to end slavery in the U.S.

On June 19, Americans will celebrate Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day when the last remaining enslaved Black people in the United States ... and escape to free states, risking retaliation and ...

America’s oldest military service turns 250 on Saturday. If you see an active duty, former, or retired member of the Army, wish their service a happy birthday.

Fernandez v. United States ... Issue: Whether a combination of “extraordinary and compelling reasons” that may warrant a discretionary sentence reduction under 18 U.S.C. § 3582 (c) (1) (A) can include ...

Moody’s Ratings downgraded the United States’ debt on Friday, stripping the country of its last perfect credit rating. The move could rattle financial markets and push up interest rates ...

The 59-page report, “United States: Repeal the Alien Enemies Act, A Human Rights Argument,” describes how the Trump administration has utilized the act as a vehicle for its attempted end run ...

A group calling itself the New York Coalition to Save the Steam Ship United States has appealed to the federal courts, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, and President Donald Trump in a last minute ...

Bird flu cases are still rising in the U.S. as the virus continues to devastate poultry farms. More than 145 million chickens, ducks, turkeys and other fowl have been slaughtered across the United ...

Trump’s decision will weaken global health efforts in two major ways. First, the United States is by far the largest donor to the WHO, having contributed $163 million to $816 million each year ...