Fighting continues for third day in Philippines city Marawi
Fighting continued for a third day in a city partially overtaken by Islamic militants in the southern Philippines after the nation's president declared martial law in the region.
Pakistan mosque bombing kills dozens; Jamaat-ul-Ahrar claims credit for attack
A suicide bombing killed more than two dozen people at a mosque during Friday prayers in Pakistan's Mohmand tribal area near the Afghan border, officials said.
Pentagon Disciplines 16 Of Its Own For Kunduz Hospital Airstrike
The Pentagon has disciplined 16 service members following an airstrike that killed 42 at a Doctors Without Borders hospital in northern Afghanistan last fall.
China debuts the world’s tallest bridge; as tall as a skyscraper
China has just opened the world's tallest bridge to traffic, connecting two mountainous provinces and significantly reducing travel time for local residents.
U.S. confirms milestone 700,000 COVID-19 deaths
The United States has hit a grim milestone 700,000 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
Two U.N. peacekeepers killed in attacks in Mali
Two United Nations peacekeepers were killed and more than a dozen were injured in two attacks in central and northern Mali.
West Virginia reporter hit by car while delivering live report on TV
A West Virginia TV news reporter was struck by a car during a live broadcast -- and quickly got back up to finish her report.
U.S. Coast Guard intercepts semi-submersible with $165M in cocaine
The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a semi-submersible carrying $165 million in cocaine earlier this month, military officials announced Tuesday.
Puerto Rico governor asks for billions more; 90 percent of island still without power
Now weeks after Hurricane Maria unleashed havoc on Puerto Rico, nearly 90 percent of the U.S. territory still has no electricity Monday, officials said.
Bernie Sanders undergoes heart surgery for blocked artery
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has undergone a heart procedure to clear an arterial blockage after the Vermont senator experienced discomfort in his chest, his campaign said Wednesday.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Hacking Death Of Doctor
The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the hacking death of a homeopathic doctor in western Bangladesh, the latest of similar killings in the country.
Police: Serial Bra-And-Panty Thief Tracked His Victims On Social Media
Authorities in California said a burglar with a taste for women's undergarments used social media to track his victims' whereabouts and plan his crimes.
Trump signs bill supporting Hong Kong protesters
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a bill supporting Hong Kong protesters' pro-democracy fight against China, potentially putting him at odds with Beijing as his administration attempts to negotiate a trade deal.
10 people, including 8 firefighters, hurt in NYC Chinatown blaze
Ten people, including eight firefighters, were injured after a massive fire erupted at a building in New York City's Chinatown district of Lower Manhattan.