Iran becomes an Islamic Republic as Ayatollah Khomeini seizes power to become Supreme Leader. Part 5 of our journey through history's greatest revolutions--the moments that shaped modern civilization.

Gandhi gains power and leads India's independence movement. Part 4 of our timeline of the greatest revolutions in history--moments that shaped modern civilization.

A data-driven look at how the U.S. changed under the presidency of Barack Obama.

The many lies and truths told by Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in the first 2016 U.S. presidential debate.

Donald John Trump was born in 1946 in Queens, New York. He’s been wealthy his entire life. His father, Fred Trump built a very successful real estate development business in the New York area...

A straightforward explanation of Climate Change: the heat from human emissions is roughly equal to exploding 400,000 Hiroshima atomic bombs every day. Historically, every time carbon dioxide levels increase in Earth's atmosphere, the...

The American and French Revolutions change the power dynamics of the world. Part 2 of our educational timeline of History's Greatest Revolutions.

A state-by-state look at the history of U.S. immigration, showing the leading country of origin for newcomers in each territory, by decade.

A look at marijuana laws across the United States.

The Big One is coming and it could be far worse than anyone imagined. The Cascadia Subduction Zone, just off the Pacific Northwest coast, is building toward a massive earthquake and tsunami. But new research reveals an even more...

A bright fireball streaks across the skies over Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania in this views.



Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: A. Sabatino, Mark Kirschner, Ann Dooner, James Oliveri and Brad Daniel Murphy | ...

Join executive editor Holly Baxter and a panel of experts as they dissect the campaign trail so far, break down the latest polling trends, and offer insights into how pivotal moments in the race for the White House could unfold.

Two extreme examples to watch ahead of the upcoming US Elections

Trump: 'If you're Jewish and a Democrat you need your head examined'Reuters

The US Coast Guard said conditions about the Dali cargo ship are like "nothing anyone has ever seen". Claudio Giugliano went aboard the ship on the first day after the ship collided into the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The centre of the...

Carlee Russell pleads guilty to abduction hoax and avoids prisonJefferson County Circuit Court

Lauren Boebert arrives at State of the UnionThe Independent

National security adviser Jake Sullivan addresses 'national security threat'Reuters

Ted Cruz and Mark Zuckerberg engage in heated exchangeSource: Reuters

'Jaw-dropping' satellite images show storm swirling toward US west coastCIRA

Zuckerberg and Senator Hawley clash in fiery child safety hearing Source: Reuters

Sisters of Philadelphia shooting victim remember their 'kind' brotherSource: Reuters

Learn all about these incredible birds of prey, including some popular misconceptions.

Tornadoes have torn through parts of the American South and Mid West, killing at least 21 people, shredding homes and shopping centres and collapsing the roof of a theatre during a concert.PA