Harsh is right, especially for the entrance stage of the morning, which was otherwise a smiley affair. But to be fair, Ryan set himself up for this one after he said last week that he was attending ...

(The Root) — With the final inaugural ball finally wrapped up and all of the out-of-town attendees headed back home today, The Root decided to take a look back at the highs and lows of President Obama ...

Inauguration Day may be all about pomp, circumstance, and politicians, but it's also great for celebrity sightings. Before we get to the inaugural balls, where Lady Gaga is expected to perform, here ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

And the chatter over the National Anthem controversy hasn't died down in the days since Obama delivered his second Inaugural Address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., as fans, musicians and ...