Princeton University will present its top awards for alumni to Kevin Gover, Class of 1978, under secretary for museums and culture at the Smithsonian, and Terence Tao, a 1996 graduate alumnus, ...

After Brown v. Board struck down school segregation in 1954, Southern leaders fought back with laws, intimidation, school ...

The former vice president lived long enough to see his vision fulfilled — and to regret the monster he created.

The former vice president lived long enough to see his vision fulfilled — and to regret the monster he created.

Dick Cheney, who served four Republican presidents and whose role as an architect of the post-9/11 war on terror made him one of the most powerful — and controversial — US vice-presidents in history, ...

Today in History for Nov. 3: In 1580, English explorer Sir Francis Drake returned from his voyage around the world. In 1640, England's Long Parliament -- the name given to the fifth and last ...

Today in History for Nov. 3: In 1580, English explorer Sir Francis Drake returned from his voyage around the world. In 1640, England's Long Parliament -- the name given to the fifth and last ...

The former New York governor's attempt at a political comeback fell short in the race to occupy Gracie Mansion.

The former vice president, who died Monday at 84, lit into Democrat Al Gore and then-President Bill Clinton during his ...