The shake-up is believed to be an effort to ensure the military's loyalty to the Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping.

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On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin asks House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York about the ...

The country's theocracy hopes to see millions flood the streets of the capital beginning Saturday in scenes reminiscent to ...

In the Gulf South, “school choice” programs have promised parents more options. But implementation issues and possible harm ...

As the year reaches its mid-point, we have answers to a question more pressing than what to wear to the cookout or how early should we arrive at the fireworks show: What should I listen to?

The 5-year-old seal has a social media following twice the size of Tasmania's population, and his antics include bending ...

A 55-page report from House Democrats accuses Freedom 250 of America's birthday celebrations for profit, using questionable ...