Today officially marked Gabrielle Giffords last day in Congress. The Arizona Democrat resigned from the House of Representatives to focus on her recovery after she was shot in the head more than a year ago. Republicans and Democrats alike praised Gabby, today. Nancy Pelosi thanked Gabby for bringing "the word dignity to new heights by her courage. On the House floor, colleagues tried to hold back Read more

On Nov. 7, 1916, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman elected to US Congress when she won a seat in the House of Representatives as a Republican from Montana. Jeannette was a pacifist, and only a month into her term she cast the sole vote against the resolution for the United States to enter World War I. In honor of the 95th anniversary of this brave woman's legacy, let's take a look at other Read more

Royal dignitaries from around the globe congregated at London's Mandarin Oriental in Hyde Park tonight to dine together prior to tomorrow's royal wedding. Princes and princesses from Greece, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, and more traveled to England to take part in the celebration. The House of Windsor hosted tonight's event — Prince Charles was accompanied by his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Read more