Lawmakers, Congressional aids and reporters stepped outside the U.S. Capitol to catch a glimpse of a rare solar eclipse Monday. Many applauded as the moon moved into position in front of the sun. Specialized eclipse glasses lined the faces of onlookers across the Capitol. Despite Congress being on recess for the last two weeks, their work, apparently, could wait a little longer
Larry Hogan is crisscrossing Maryland to reassemble the coalition of Republicans, independents and level-headed Democrats who twice sent him to the governor’s mansion in the deep-blue state.
A total solar eclipse crosses North America on April 8, 2024, with parts of 15 U.S. states within the path of totality. Maps show where and when astronomy fans can see the big event. The total eclipse will first appear along Mexico's Pacific Coast at around 11:07 a.m. PDT, then travel across a swath of the U.S., from Texas to Maine, and into Canada.About 31.6 million people live in the path of totality, the area where the moon will fully block out the sun, according to NASA. The path will range...
