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December 06, 2018

In salute to Bush, a nod to passing of 'greatest generation'

It wasn't just a salute to a president, it was a tribute to a generation. President George H. W. Bush was remembered during ...

December 06, 2018

Nation bids goodbye to Bush with high praise, cannons, humor

The nation bid goodbye to George H.W. Bush with high praise, cannon salutes and gentle humor Wednesday, celebrating the life ...

December 05, 2018

Last salute: A guide to George HW Bush's funeral

President George H.W. Bush is getting a national farewell at Washington National Cathedral before family, friends, presidents ...

December 05, 2018

Crowds honor Bush for long service, from war to White House

Soldiers, citizens in wheelchairs and long lines of others on foot wound through the hushed Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday to ...

December 04, 2018

US coal consumption drops to lowest level since 1979

Americans are consuming less coal in 2018 than at any time since Jimmy Carter's presidency, a federal report said Tuesday, ...

December 04, 2018

At Capitol, Bush saluted as 'gentle soul,' 'great man'

The nation's capital embraced George H.W. Bush in death Monday with solemn ceremony and high tributes to his service and ...

Wayne Shorter, Cher, Reba McEntire, Philip Glass, Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andy Blankenbuehler, Alex Lacamoire

December 03, 2018

Bush gets tributes at Kennedy Center Honors program

Last year's Kennedy Center Honors ceremony was almost overshadowed by controversy surrounding the sitting president.

December 03, 2018

Kennedy Center Honors program features tributes to Bush

Last year's Kennedy Center Honors ceremony was almost overshadowed by controversy surrounding the sitting president.

December 02, 2018

George H.W. Bush dies at 94; made greatest mark in Gulf War

He was the man who sought a "kinder, and gentler nation," and the one who sternly invited Americans to read his lips — he ...

December 01, 2018

The Latest: A&M: Bush to be buried at presidential library

The Latest on the death of former President George H.W. Bush (all times local): 3:40 p.m. Former President George H.W.

November 26, 2018

White House pastry chefs make National Mall in gingerbread

The traditional White House gingerbread house isn't exactly a house this year. It's a massive, sugary replica of the entire ...

November 16, 2018

Political 'veteran' at age 36 eyed for Trump chief of staff

Nick Ayers could almost be confused for a college fraternity brother as he flashes a broad grin in a selfie taken with Mike ...

November 14, 2018

Trumps to skip Kennedy Center Honors for 2nd straight year

For the second straight year, President Donald Trump will not be attending the Kennedy Center Honors celebrating cultural ...

November 09, 2018

Georgia's Kemp says he's governor-elect, Abrams fights on

Republican Brian Kemp resigned Thursday as Georgia's secretary of state, removing himself from the ongoing count of the ...

November 06, 2018

US election systems more secure, but voting problems persist

Tuesday's midterm elections will mark the first nationwide voting since Russia targeted state election systems in the 2016 ...

November 04, 2018

Win or lose, Cruz and O'Rourke may remain political forces

Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Beto O'Rourke probably have bright political futures, perhaps even plausible White House ...

November 04, 2018

Iran marks '79 US Embassy takeover as renewed sanctions loom

Thousands of Iranians rallied Sunday in commemoration of the 39th anniversary of the takeover and hostage crisis at the U.S.

November 01, 2018

In Georgia, Stacey Abrams faces balancing act on race

If Stacey Abrams becomes America's first black female governor on Tuesday, former President Jimmy Carter and Oprah Winfrey ...

October 30, 2018

Merkley eyes White House, visits early primary states

He's a Democrat, a liberal senator who wants to make Medicare available for all Americans, has pushed bills to stem climate ...