On July 4, 1817, a shovel full of dirt, dug in Rome, marked the start of the original Erie Canal. It was officially completed ...

When the Erie Canal opened in 1825, it was an immediate success and led to the growth of the Empire State. A new series dives ...

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on April 11, 2025, we discuss the history of the Erie Canal and how it has contributed to Rochester's development as a city.

US troops will be able to deploy to a string of bases along the Panama Canal under a joint deal seen by AFP Thursday, a major ...

The Trump administration has made the security of the canal, built by the U.S. more than a century ago, a top priority for ...

While Trump’s decision to back down from most of his tariffs helped international markets rally late Wednesday (and gave his ...

“China’s military has too large of a presence in the western hemisphere,” Hegseth said. “Make no mistake, Beijing is ...

The Chinese government is accusing the U.S. of “blackmail” after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared Beijing a ...

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Panama Canal faces ongoing threats from China but that together the United ...

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Panama Canal faces threats from China but together the U.S. and Panama will keep ...

Defense Secretary Hegseth said the U.S. and Panama are strengthening security ties and "together" will "take back" the canal ...

The United States will not allow China to jeopardize the operations of the Panama Canal, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ...