Sharif's win sparks hope for Pakistan-India ties

Over a decade ago, the man now set to become Pakistan's next prime minister stood at this border crossing with archenemy India to inaugurate a "friendship" bus service connecting the two countries as cheering supporters waved flags and tossed rose petals. There is widespread hope on both sides of the ...

• Updated: 1:04 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Today in History

Today is Tuesday, May 7, the 127th day of 2013. There are 238 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 7, 1763, Pontiac, chief of the Ottawa Indians, attempted to lead a sneak attack on British-held Fort Detroit, but was foiled because the British had been ...

• Updated: 10:21 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2013

Georgia university inaugurates new president

The University of North Georgia has inaugurated its new President, Bonita C. Jacobs. The school in Dahlonega — about 65 miles northwest of Atlanta — celebrated the inauguration with a reception and scholarship ball Friday. Jacobs came to North Georgia College and State University in 2011 but her inauguration was ...

• Updated: 5:18 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2013

The President and Mrs. Obama celebrate at Inaugural balls

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama shined as they took center stage at two Inaugural balls.

• Updated: 2:56 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013

Stars come out for the Creative Coalition Inaugural Ball

Stars from Hollywood joined political big wigs at the Creative Coalition Inaugural Ball in Washington, DC.

• 1:24 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013

Stars attend Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball

• 5:56 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013

Marchers participate in historical Inaugural Parade

Bands and marchers heralded the 2nd inauguration of President Barack Obama on the parade route from the U.S. Capitol to the White House.

• 2:18 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013

Michelle Obama, Sasha, Malia show off inaugural fashion choices

Michelle Obama, Sasha, Malia show off inaugural fashion choices

• 1:45 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013

Celebrities & famous faces seen at the 2013 Inauguration

The celebrities and other public figures came out in full swing to support the festivities in Washington, D.C.

• Updated: 11:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013

A nation celebrates: The 2013 Inauguration of President Barack Obama

Pictures from the 2013 inauguration where President Barack Obama was sworn-in for a second term.

• Updated: 11:08 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013

Acworth man restores MLK’s Bible for Inauguration

When Barack Obama is sworn in for his second term as president, he’ll use two Bibles – one of them a restored holy book that once belonged to Martin Luther King, Jr. That holy book was painstakingly restored by a small but renowned shop owner in Acworth. Gordon Ponsford is ...

• 3:32 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013

GSU's marching band heading to inauguration

With just a little more than a month to rehearse, the Georgia State marching band is the only band from Georgia to get an invitation to perform in President Barak Obama's inaugural parade Monday in Washington D.C. GSU's marching band has only been performing for three years. Band Director Chester ...

• 10:23 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2013