WASHINGTON (AP) — The pomp surrounding the inauguration of the president of the United States can carry a hefty price tag, from the glitzy galas to all those inaugural balls. Think of it this way: It ...

WASHINGTON — It's not exactly the Red Carpet ceremony, but President Barack Obama's second-term inauguration has an unmistakable Hollywood look. There was a loud cheer for Beyonce and Jay-Z as they ...

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 ...

As January approaches and many begin to prepare their inauguration plans, the Presidential Inaugural Committee has announced that public tickets will be made available for one of the two inaugural ...