Biden facing a difficult diplomatic mission as he travels to Israel
President Joe Biden is on his way to Israel for one of the most complicated diplomatic trips of his presidency, an extraordinary high-stakes trip to a region gripped by violence in the aftermath of Hamas' attacks and Israel's subsequent response.
2023-10-18 12:28
China's Xi promises more market openness and new investments for Belt and Road projects
Chinese President Xi Jinping is promising greater access to China’s market for international firms and new financing exceeding $100 billion for other developing economies
2023-10-18 12:26
Report: Young driver fatality rates have fallen sharply in the US, helped by education, technology
A new report says that crash and fatality rates among drivers under 21 have fallen dramatically in the U.S. during the past 20 years but young drivers are still the riskiest group behind the wheel
2023-10-18 12:26
Italy's far-right Premier Meloni defies fears of harming democracy and clashing with the EU
When Giorgia Meloni took office a year ago as the first far-right premier in Italy’s post-war history, many in Europe worried about the prospect of the country’s democratic backsliding and resistance to European Union rules
2023-10-18 12:25
The Most Terrifying Haunted Attraction in All 50 States
From Knotts Scary Farm to Eastern State Penitentiary, these haunted attractions are worth a visit this Halloween season.
2023-10-18 12:25
Former Treasury Secretary Lew, Biden's pick for ambassador to Israel, to face senators at hearing
The Senate is moving quickly to confirm Jacob Lew as ambassador to Israel, holding a hearing on his nomination
2023-10-18 12:21
Republicans and Democrats agree on one thing: The Afghan war wasn't worth it, AP-NORC poll shows
At a time when Americans are deeply divided along party lines, a new poll shows agreement on at least one issue: The United States' two-decade-long war in Afghanistan was not worth fighting
2023-10-18 12:21
Ukraine's special forces use daring raids and distraction tactics in bid to free Crimea
A swarm of Ukrainian jet skis races across the ocean under pitch black skies, visible only from the infra-red camera of a drone watching from above. They slow down as they approach the shore to avoid detection and hurry onto dry land.
2023-10-18 12:21
Suspect in Natalee Holloway case expected to enter plea in extortion charge
The chief suspect in Natalee Holloway’s 2005 disappearance is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday
2023-10-18 12:17
Biden will be plunging into Middle East turmoil on his visit to Israel
President Joe Biden is arriving in Israel for a lightning round of diplomatic efforts
2023-10-18 12:17
Fijian prime minister 'more comfortable dealing with traditional friends' like Australia than China
Fiji's prime minister says his government is “more comfortable dealing with traditional friends” such as Australia as China pursues closer security ties in the Asia-Pacific region
2023-10-18 11:57
What’s the Kennection? #84
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
2023-10-18 11:56