Assata Shakur has reportedly died at the age of 78.

From the lunch counter to the ballot box to Selma marches to the Black Panthers, the Civil Rights Movement (roughly 1954–1968) birthed icons and pioneers who helped change the l ...

Today in History for Oct. 11: In 1521, Pope Leo X gave Henry VIII of England the title "Fidei Defensor," or Defender of the Faith. Thirteen years later, Henry severed all ties with Rome to establish ...

Congress has until midnight on Sept. 30 to strike a compromise and avoid a shutdown. Neither side seems to be budging.

The Prime Minister is expected to announce the plans in a speech today, with the cards set to be required for anyone to work ...