According to the U.S. Department of State, in 1789 George Washington began the tradition of taking the oath with a hand on the Bible. Presidents can choose another book, for example, John Quincy Adams ...

Donald Trump raised his right hand while placing his left hand on the Bible Monday afternoon. He then took the oath of office and was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.

Donald Trump will take the oath of office Monday, solidifying a political comeback without precedent in American history.

One reader quoted a passage from the Bible as part of assessing the performance of Oklahoma's controversial top school official ...

The new book “El Cid: The Life and Afterlife of a Medieval Mercenary” delves into the truths and misunderstandings about the legendary knight. The new novel by “The Reader” author Bernhard ...

A man who can recite all the verses in all the 66 books of the Bible, both from the Old and New Testament, from memory will be heading a Bible memorisation course at the California-based Shasta Bible ...

The start of the year offers ample chance to dive into a good book. From lighthearted reads to cure seasonal blues to novels that transport you to warmer climes, the criteria for a good book is ...

Rangers have paid tribute to the 66 football fans who died at Ibrox on this day in 1971 with a touching poem penned by the granddaughter of one of the victims. Scottish football's worst tragedy ...

The 66-year-old woman was described as 5 feet 1 inch tall and 170 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Police said she is bipolar and uses a walker. She went missing without her walker.