Windsor Castle, a royal residence more than 900 years old, has long been a backdrop for meetings between British monarchs and American presidents. From formal state banquets in St. George’s Hall to afternoon teas in private drawing rooms, the castle has ...

Dick Cheney carved the most powerful vice president tenure in US history, playing a central role in America's hard-edged response to 9/11.

Cheney, who extolled the power of the presidency, died Monday, according to a statement from his family. The cause was complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.

The hard-charging conservative became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.