At Lindbergha s Grave

On May 20, 1927, Charles Augustus Lindbergh took off in the Spirit of St. Louis from Roosevelt Field, near New York City, at 7:52 A.M. He landed at Le Bourget Field, near Paris, on May 21 at 10:21 P.M. Paris time . "If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me."

Irana s parliament sacks finance minister in blow to Rouhani

Iran's parliament has voted to sack the finance minister, dealing another blow to President Hassan Rouhani as he faces mounting discontent over the economy. Critics of the ousted finance minister, Masoud Karbasian, said the government had failed to do enough to shore up the economy as President Donald Trump began restoring sanctions after withdrawing the United States from Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

McCain’s final statement: Americans have ‘more in common’

Sen. John McCain expressed his deep gratitude and love of country in his final letter and implored Americans to put aside "tribal rivalries" and focus on what unites. Rick Davis, former presidential campaign manager for McCain who is serving as a family spokesman, read the farewell message Monday at a press briefing in Phoenix.

Presidents and politicians honour John McCain’s life of service

Presidents and US politicians from both parties have honoured Senator John McCain's decades of service to his country following his death at the age of 81. His family had previously said he had ended medical treatment for the condition, revealing that "the progress of disease and the inexorable advance of age render their verdict". President Donald Trump, who once criticised Mr McCain for being taken prisoner during the Vietnam War, said his "deepest sympathies and respect" went out to Mr McCain's family.

Inside John McCain’s ‘Three Amigos’ friendship

Shortly after his brain cancer diagnosis, Senator John McCain hiked through Arizona's Oak Creek Canyon with his daughter Meghan and two of his closest friends -- Senator Lindsey Graham and former Senator Joe Lieberman. PHOTO: John McCain checks out the podium angles, along with Sen. Joseph Lieberman and Sen. Lindsey Graham , before the start of the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn., Sept.

‘He put country before self’: The nation’s leaders react to John McCain’s death

A showing of support and condolences poured out by both Republicans and Democrats Saturday evening as the nation grasped with the news of the respect Arizona senator's passing. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R- Ky : "Today is a deeply sad day for the Senate and for our nation.

The Latest: Presidents, lawmakers laud McCain as patriot

With a police escort, a procession follows the hearse carrying the late Arizona Sen. John McCain along Interstate 17 on the way to Phoenix, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Anthem, Ariz. With a police escort, a procession follows the hearse carrying the late Arizona Sen. John McCain along Interstate 17 on the way to Phoenix, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Anthem, Ariz.

Colombians vote on anti-corruption referendum

Colombians are voting Sunday in a first-of-a-kind referendum that aims to curb corruption in a country where white-collar criminals are fast replacing drug gangs and paramilitary groups in penetrating the upper echelons of power. The referendum seeks to slash the salaries of Colombia's Congress members and to bring laws that make public spending more efficient and transparent.