Syria cease-fire – Assad's "last shot" – seems to hold
Secretary Kerry tells CBS News that if Syrian dictator breaks this deal, U.S. and others will have to seek "other alternatives"
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No end in sight for a deadly, "pointless war"
Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed rebels acknowledge stalemate, but could dragging the conflict out be "profitable for both sides"?
Russian jets deployed to intercept U.S. surveillance aircraft
American officials call intercept of U.S. Navy aircraft over Black Sea unsafe
U.S. defense chief makes serious accusations against Russia
Defense Secretary Ash Carter emphasizes deep skepticism about Russian intentions in Syria
Hillary Clinton concerned about Russia tampering in U.S. elections
Clinton said the U.S. must take threats from Russia seriously
Report: U.S. officials investigating Russia's attempts to influence 2016 election
The move comes after the Democratic National Committee, as well as two state election databases, have been accessed by foreign hackers
Russia, Saudi Arabia pledge to stabilize oil output
A joint statement said both countries' energy ministers “recognized the need to restrain an excessive volatility of the oil market”
At G-20, Obama stresses Russia's role in Syria ceasefire
The president's last day at the economic summit in China was also overshadowed by North Korea’s latest missile test
U.S., Russia near groundbreaking deal on Syria
Agreement would involve military, intelligence cooperation in exchange for Russian pressure on Assad to stop bombing civilians and allow greater humanitarian aid
Reid wants deeper FBI probe into possibility of Russian election hack
With fewer than 70 days till Election Day, the Senate Minority Leader is warning the FBI not to take the threat lightly
U.S., Russia fall short on deal to restore Syria truce
Two nations say they'd resolved a number of issues, but are unable to forge comprehensive agreement on stepping up cooperation to end brutal war
Newly released docs show world's reaction to Nixon's resignation
International response to the Watergate scandal and Richard Nixon’s fall is noted in 2,500 newly declassified intelligence documents the CIA released
Cat adopts abandoned baby squirrel monkey
Russian cat has adopted a baby squirrel monkey after he was abandoned by his mother at a zoo, comforting the little primate by letting him cling to her back for warmth
New details emerge on possible payments to Paul Manafort by pro-Russian Ukrainian gov't
Entries made in a secret ledger between 2007 and 2012 reveal multiple payments of over $1 million, but it's unclear if those payments ever went through
Ukraine prosecutor: Paul Manafort's name appears in secret ledger
Trump campaign chairman says he didn't take cash from pro-Russian party of the former Ukrainian president; but Ukraine's anti-corruption prosecutor says Manafort's name appears in a cash ledger 12 times
Iran: Russia using air base for Syria missions
The unprecedented move underscores the deepening cooperation between two powerhouses heavily invested in the Syrian civil war
Donald Trump will receive first intelligence briefing Wednesday
The practice of briefing the presidential nominees was begun by Harry Truman
Donald Trump to receive first intelligence briefing Tuesday
A day before his first briefing Trump said that he doesn't trust U.S. intelligence
Robert Gates: Vladimir Putin "playing a very poor hand with great skills"
Former defense secretary discusses what the next U.S. president faces from "very calculating" Russian president
IOC strips Russia of gold in 2008 women's relay race
Yulia Chermoshanskaya and the rest of Russia's relay team are ordered to return their 2008 Olympic gold medals
America's adversaries ramp-up joint support for Syrian regime
In major boost for Assad, Russian long-range bombers now flying from base in Iran to bomb militants in Syria
Analysis: Trump's terrorism speech stretches the truth
The GOP nominee made a number of statements that don't stand up to scrutiny
Will U.S., Russia "start fighting together" for key Syrian city?
With millions trapped in sprawling, under-siege city of Aleppo, Russian defense chief touts apparent progress in push for cooperation
Russia-Ukraine tensions prompt new warning from Moscow
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says Russia may break diplomatic ties with Ukraine over reported security incidents in Crimea
Why Putin is sacking his most long-trusted advisors
Chief of staff and close ally for more than a decade, Sergei Ivanov is latest victim of Russian strongman's apparent image makeover
These factors could decide Netanyahu's fate in Israel's election
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Trump's oil and gas stocks gained millions during Iran war
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Betting companies cap winners while lavishing losers with rewards
Maurene Comey, James Comey's daughter, was unlawfully fired, judge rules
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Iran shrugs off Trump's attack threats, says diplomacy ongoing
Duchess Meghan confronted dad over child abuse claims last year
Walter Koenig, actor who played Chekov on "Star Trek," dies at 90
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