Politics

Canada Pledges $2 Billion to Combat Climate Change in Developing Nations

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 28, 2015 10:06 AM EST

Canada is determined to fight climate change in developing nations by pledging $2 billion.

White House Locked Down on Thanksgiving after Man with American Flag Jumps Fence

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 27, 2015 12:53 PM EST

The White House was on lockdown after a man wearing the American flag jumped the fence on the North Lawn.

Kentucky will Allow Ex-Felons the Right to Vote

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 24, 2015 04:02 PM EST

Kentucky Governor, Steve Beshear, has signed an executive order that will give some ex-felons the right to vote.

Five Black Lives Matter Protesters Wounded after Alleged White Supremacists Open Fire

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 24, 2015 12:53 PM EST

Five people were shot allegedly by white supremacists during a Black Lives Matter protest in Minneapolis on Monday.

Pfizer to Buy Allergan in Record-Breaking $160 Billion Deal

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 23, 2015 01:57 PM EST

Pfizer Inc. announced Monday that it will be buying Allergan Plc. in an agreement that is worth $160 billion.

U.S. Release Jonathon Pollard, a Convicted Spy, after 30 Years

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 20, 2015 03:08 PM EST

Jonathon Pollard, who was convicted for spying on the U.S. for Israel, has been released after serving 30 years of a life sentence.

Former Muslim Marine Burns Presidential Candidate Donald Trump over his ID Card Comments

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 20, 2015 01:41 PM EST

A former U.S. marine's response to Donald Trump's statements about introducing a "Muslim database" has been praised repeatedly on social media.

Hillary Clinton says 'Time for Delay is Over,' U.S. must Fight the Islamic State

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 19, 2015 02:14 PM EST

Hillary Clinton is urging the United States to strengthen its plans on combating the Islamic State.

L.A. City Council Announces Emergency Plan to Shelter the Homeless

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 18, 2015 04:24 PM EST

The Los Angeles City Council has announced an emergency plan to shelter the city's large homeless population in vacant buildings and parking lots.

New York City Mayor de Blasio Loses Support of White Voters, Poll Says

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 18, 2015 01:02 PM EST

Bill de Blasio, the Mayor of New York City, is losing the support of white voters, a new poll found.

Ireland Celebrates First Gay Marriages as Referendum Goes into Effect

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 17, 2015 01:32 PM EST

Ireland celebrated its first gay marriages this Tuesday.

France Requests EU Invoke Mutual Defense Clause in Wake of the Paris Attacks

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 17, 2015 10:37 AM EST

On Tuesday, France became the first EU nation to demand that the union invoke the mutual-defense clause.

American Governors Turn their Backs on Syrian Refugees after Paris Attacks

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 16, 2015 01:06 PM EST

American governors have vocalized that they do not want to take in any more Syrian refugees in wake of the terrorist attacks on Paris.

Group of Hackers, ‘Anonymous,’ Uploads Video Declaring War on ISIS

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 16, 2015 11:42 AM EST

A group of hackers known as "Anonymous" has declared war on ISIS.

Hilary Clinton Unveils $30 Billion Plan to Improve Coal Country

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 13, 2015 04:33 PM EST

Hilary Clinton has announced her $30 billion plan to help coal communities as the country moves toward clean energy.

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