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Slumping Badly In Polls, Scott Walker Quits GOP Race

The Republican presidential field is now smaller by one, with the departure of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker from the race. After an early rise to contender status, Walker suffered a sudden decline.

The front page of Tuesday's edition of the <em>International New York Times</em>, with a story about Thailand's king.

Thai Printing Company Refuses To Issue Today's 'New York Times'

The newspaper whose motto is "All the news that's fit to print" didn't meet a printer's requirements in Thailand on Tuesday because of a story about the king.

A male greater sage grouse inflates the yellow air sacs on his chest during a mating ritual at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge in Wyoming on Feb. 28.

Sage Grouse Bird Does Not Need Protection, U.S. Decides

The Interior Department said an unprecedented land conservation effort significantly reduced the threats to the greater sage grouse. At this time, the bird does not need to be listed as endangered.

Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., cheer the candidate at the New Hampshire Democratic convention Saturday.

Bernie Sanders Would Be The Big Winner In New Public-Funding Model

The Public Interest Research Group came up with a matching-funds plan that would benefit candidates who have raised the most money from small donations.

Pope John Paul II listens to President Jimmy Carter's welcoming speech at the White House in 1979. John Paul made an unprecedented seven-city tour of the U.S., speaking to immense crowds. But the idea of a pope coming to Washington and meeting with the president was unthinkable before the 20th century, in part because America would have been less than welcoming.

Washington Welcomes A Pope, But America's Arms Weren't Always So Open

A papal visit is now regarded as public relations gold. But the idea of a pope coming to Washington and meeting with the president was unthinkable before the 20th century.

Remembering A'Lelia Walker, Who Made A Ritzy Space For Harlem's Queer Black Artists

Walker's Hudson River parties played a crucial role in the Harlem Renaissance: They provided a safe, welcoming space for queer black artists at a time when they were often pushed into the shadows.

The Red God is pulled through the streets in a 60-foot tower.

The Red God Had The Earthquake Blues — But Now He's On A Roll!

Every 12 years, the Nepali deity goes for a chariot ride so the faithful can pay homage and pray for a good harvest. He ventured out in April, ran into an earthquake and took a very long break.

A Syrian refugee woman walks to the ferry Eleftherios Venizelos, which functions as a registration center and accommodation for migrants and refugees on the Greek island of Kos, on Aug. 17. The Islamic State has released multiple videos calling on refugees to return to Syria.

The Flood Of Syrian Refugees Puts ISIS On The Defensive

The Islamic State claims it's building a caliphate that welcomes true Muslims. But Syrian refugees, as well as those displaced inside the country, are sending a very different message as they flee.

Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis at the Rowan County Judicial Center in Morehead, Ky. Davis spent five days in jail earlier this month for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Kentucky Clerk Again Accused Of Interfering With County Marriage Licenses

Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis, who cited her religious beliefs in refusing to issue licences to same-sex couples, reportedly has altered marriage license forms, raising questions about their validity.

Pope Francis, accompanied by President Barack Obama and others, is greeted upon his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, Md.

Pope Francis Arrives At Joint Base Andrews

Pope Francis touched down just before 4 p.m. ET. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama met him on the tarmac.

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