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U.S. News: Midterm Elections

Major U.S. news stories, from health-care reform to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Related Links 2010 Year in Review 2010 News of the…

Most Powerful Women in the World

Women leading some of the world's most influential organizations Forbes, who also famously publishes lists of the world's wealthiest people and companies, also puts out a list of the world's most…

January 2021 Current Events: US News

Top of Page Disaster News | Science & Technology News | World News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world…

2006 News of the Nation

—By Borgna Brunner (as of Sept. 28) Presidential Power and Terrorism In response to what he has called a “new kind of war,” President Bush has sought a significant expansion of executive powers…

November 2006

WorldTaiwanese President Accused of Corruption (Nov. 3): Prosecutors indict Wu Shu-chen, the wife of President Chen Shui-ban, charging that she spent $450,000 in public funds on personal…

Order of Presidential Succession

Next in line to lead the free world It has only happened four times in history, but if the president of the United States is killed or incapable of fulfilling their duties, the country needs a backup…

Our Top Stories for the Week of August 1, 2022

It’s been a busy week, from political changes to climate worries. Who has time to keep track of it all? That’s why we’ve boiled it all down to our top stories of the week. Economics & Politics…

September 2017 Current Events: US News

Top of Page Disaster News | Science & Technology News | World News There's always something going on in the United States, and trying to keep track of it all can be a nightmare. Luckily,…

Speakers of the House of Representatives

Dates served Congress Name and state1789–1791 1 Frederick A. C. Muhlenberg (Pa.)1791–1793 2 Jonathan Trumbull (Conn.)1793–1795 3 Frederick A. C. Muhlenberg (Pa.)1795–1799 4–5 Jonathan Dayton…