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Frigatebirds have to find ways to stay aloft because they can't land on the water. This bird was flying between the Galapagos islands of Santiago and Bartolome.

Nonstop Flight: How The Frigatebird Can Soar For Weeks Without Stopping

Scientists have been attaching transmitters on the huge seagoing birds and are astonished by their ability to stay aloft.

First lady Michelle Obama welcomes community leaders from across the country to celebrate the successes and share best practices to continue the work of the Mayor's Challenge to End Veterans' Homelessness in the East Room of the White House complex in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 14.

'Meaning of Michelle' Essays Celebrate First Lady's Realness

In a new collection, 16 essayists describe how Michelle Obama helped change the perception of black women and the White House.

President-elect Donald Trump waits to step out onto the portico at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol for his inauguration.

The Trump Foreign Policy Doctrine — In 3 Points

When the clock struck noon, the White House website switched over to signify Donald Trump becoming the new president. And on that site, Trump laid out how he would approach the world.

USA Football says it will be testing a new version of the game in select youth programs this fall that could become an alternative to tackle football and flag football.

Big Rule Changes Could Make Youth Football Games A Whole Lot Smaller

A modified version of the sport, billed as a bridge between tackle and flag football, will be piloted with select youth football programs this fall. It features fewer players and a shorter field.

Thousands Of Verizon Workers Go On Strike As Contract Talks Stall

About 40,000 Verizon workers went on strike Wednesday demanding an extension on talks for a new labor contract. The workers are represented by two unions, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Communications Workers of America.

Betsy DeVos, President Trump's pick to be the next secretary of education, testifies during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee last month.

Senate Democrats Rally Overnight Against Trump's Education Pick Ahead Of Vote

Right now, Betsy DeVos just barely has enough votes to be confirmed after two Senate Republicans announced last week they won't support her nomination.

Pence And Mattis Commit To NATO, But Ask Europe For More Help

Vice President Mike Pence and Defense Secretary James Mattis talked at the Munich Security Conference this week. They reinforced the U.S. commitment to NATO and asked other countries to spend more.

Joanie Laurer, who wrestled under the name Chyna, died Wednesday. She's seen here in 2003, arriving at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles.

Chyna, Legendary Pro Wrestler And Entertainer, Has Died At Age 45

With chiseled muscles and a natural flair for entertainment, Joanie Laurer exploded onto the scene of professional wrestling in the late 1990s. She was found dead in her apartment Wednesday.

ESPN's Shuttering Of Sports And Culture Site Grantland Prompts Backlash

On Friday ESPN released a statement announcing it would be suspending the publication of Grantland "effective immediately," saying it wanted to "direct [its] time and energy" elsewhere.

Empty shelves, like these at a supermarket in Caracas, are a common sight in Venezuela. People can shop only on designated days at government-run stores. They're limited in what they can buy and must undergo fingerprint scanning to prove their identity.

The Nightmare Of Grocery Shopping In Venezuela

Venezuela's economic model has imploded. With food production, import and distribution now controlled by the government, shelves are bare. A day's hunt for groceries in Caracas can prove futile.

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