SC Congressman Preston Brooks shocked nation when he caned Charles Sumner on the Senate floor. A new biography shows why the ...

John C. Sumner, 69, of Ponte Vedra, FL, formely of Clive, IA of 25 years, passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones on October 26. Born in Freeport, NY, he was a devoted husband, father and ...

Charles Brooks Morrison, 65 of Ocala, Florida passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, with his family by his side. Charles was born on January 25th, 1960 in Traverse City, Michigan to Iva “Dolly” ...

King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom were received in a private audience by Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace this morning, Oct. 23, during a state visit to the Holy ...

PORTLAND – Charles Sumner Foss died on Oct. 14, 2025 at the age of 82 after a long period of declining … PORTLAND – Charles Sumner Foss died on Oct. 14, 2025 at the age of 82 after a long period of ...

Charles Preston West, 94, passed away peacefully Sept. 28, 2025. Charles called Nashville, TN, home since 1963, although his beginnings were in rural Kentucky. After graduating high school as ...

Editor’s Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown. Compiled by ...

,The phrase "equality before the law" is so foundational to American life, it's easy to forget someone had to make the case for it. That person was Charles Sumner, a Boston-born senator and ...

Prince Harry met with his father on Wednesday for their first face-to-face meeting in more than 18 months, sparking hopes for a long-term reconciliation between King Charles and his estranged youngest ...

Senate Representative Preston Brooks caning Senator Charles Sumner for his speech on "The Crime Against Kansas" is an event that showed how polarized the nation had become over slavery. An event that ...

As a student of American history, I believe there are some very important heroes who have never received the acknowledgement and acclaim they deserve. Charles Sumner from Massachusetts is one of those ...