History in the News

In this Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, file photo, Center for American Progress Action Fund President & CEO John Podesta speaks at the National Clean Energy Summit 2.0, at The Cox Pavillion in Las Vegas.

John D. Podesta, who was chief of staff to President Bill Clinton and is one of the Democratic Party's most experienced strategists, is joining the White House to help President Obama salvage what has become a difficult second term.

The December 10 service at the Johannesburg soccer stadium will feature U.S. political luminaries, including President Barack Obama and former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

Workers busily constructed a stage Monday at the Soweto soccer stadium where world leaders will eulogize Nelson Mandela before tens of thousands of mourners, as police promised tight security.

Clinton told Rio de Janeiro daily O Globo in an interview published Monday that "we shouldn't collect economic information under the pretext of security."

PETER JOHN Williams is a South Philly guy from 3rd and Wolf streets, a Mummer since childhood, a lawyer, and now, a first-time author.

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, a 2008 GOP presidential candidate turned media personality, is looking at another bid for the presidency, this time backed by ministers eager to put an evangelical into the White House.

Senate Democratic Leader Sharon Nelson takes over at a low point for her caucus.

Saturday, funeral plans for Nelson Mandela were announced and ten days of mourning have been declared in South Africa and will end with his funeral; Nelson Mandela's funeral is being called "the biggest funeral" that the world has ever seen.

Ukraine's security service says it is investigating several opposition leaders suspected of attempting to seize power amid the massive anti-government protests gripping the country.

South Africans flocked to houses of worship for a national day of prayer and reflection to honor former President Nelson Mandela, starting planned events to commemorate the liberation struggle icon that will culminate in what is expected to be one of the biggest funerals in modern times.

Nelson Mandela's family has spoken for the first time since his death, saying the past few days had been difficult.

Jake Danna stevens / staff photographer Scranton resident Walter Carlson displays the medals he earned serving as a glider infantryman with the Army's 82nd Airborne Division during World War II.

Hillary and Bill Clinton are aggressively wooing the support of black leaders, including elected officials and heads of civil rights organizations, for her presumed 2016 presidential campaign.

New Delhi, Dec 7 : Obesity is a pressing health problem plaguing Indians and can be tackled properly by reverting to a traditional diet comprising pulses, coarse grains and vegetables, experts said Saturday.

From Catastrophe 1914: Europe Goes to War , by Max Hastings , Kindle Loc. 8795-8835: Those who suppose the modern media uniquely prone to hyperbole, fantasy and deceit should consider the madness of rumour and invention that overtook the world's press in 1914.

After the photos, handshakes, and salutes, Stanley Hwalek took the microphone and made a plea to the audience: Don't forget us.

South Africa is readying itself for the arrival of a flood of world leaders for the memorial service and funeral for Nelson Mandela as thousands of mourners continued to flock to sites around the country Saturday to pay homage to the freedom struggle icon.

One resolution U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo has for the new year is to avoid another "mule kick" as the seemingly endless fight over the federal budget and national debt heads toward another perilous deadline.

He may be 85 years old, but when Army sniper veteran Ted Gundy was given the chance to show off the skills he used in World War Two, he proved he still could.... He is given an exact copy of the 1903 A4 rifle he used in the war, having not handled one since 1944.....Perfect hit: The veteran manages a bullseye with the old rifle from 300 yards.