Israeli parliament retroactively legalizes thousands of West Bank settlement homes
The law is expected to be challenged in Israel’s Supreme Court and is likely to face legal hurdles
World
Google, Facebook, French media team up against "fake news"
A new experiment tackles problem facing social media on both sides of the Atlantic
Coming soon to China: A building that fights pollution
Two living, breathing buildings will be able to produce around 130 pounds of clean oxygen a day
Rare white lion cubs unveiled at German zoo
Four cubs born Dec. 25 make their debut at Magdeburg Zoo in eastern Germany
More than 100 killed as avalanches bury entire villages
Afghan officials say worst damage along country's border with Pakistan, where crews yet to reach hardest-hit areas
Convicted cannibal cop killer found dead in prison
Stefano Brizzi was only 3 months into life sentence for grizzly "Breaking Bad"-inspired murder of officer he met on Grindr
Massage parlor bosses detained after deadly blaze
Workers jumped out windows of Zuxintang foot massage parlor in China to escape the flames
White House confident travel ban will be reinstated despite legal battle
A Seattle judge put a temporary hold on the ban nationwide on Friday
Nixed travel ban leads to emotional reunions at U.S. airports
President Trump lashed out at the federal judge who issued a temporary restraining order blocking his executive order nationwide
Russia wants Fox News apology for calling Putin "a killer"
Trump already defended Russian leader from Bill O'Reilly's accusation, but Kremlin "would like to receive an apology"; O'Reilly brushes off the request
Louvre attack suspect not talking, but his dad is
Officials say Egyptian-born Abdullah Reda Refaie al-Hamahmy has a record of remarks supporting ISIS on social media
Trump tells Ukraine leader he'll work to "restore peace" with Russia
Amid mixed signals from the White House, Trump tells Petro Poroshenko he'll work with him and Russians to stop simmering border war
Just alike: Twins separated at birth
Adopted twins who were born in China but grew up apart are being studied by researchers seeking answers to the age-old question of nature vs. nurture
Once on the way to the U.S., Somali refugees sent back to camp
It was not clear why they were returned a day after a U.S. court order blocked Trump’s ban on travelers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries, including Somalia
Global protests against Trump's travel ban
Thousands take part in demonstrations against president's executive order banning all refugees and blocking travelers from seven Muslim-majority countries, which a federal judge halted on constitutional grounds
Christa Pike has pneumonia, unable to move arms after botched execution, lawyers say
Investigation
Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend
How Israeli and Palestinian kids are coping 3 years after Oct. 7 attacks
Investigation
Weeks before Election Day, the FEC can't enforce the law
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Vance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment
Man eyed Mall of America for attack, pledged allegiance to ISIS, FBI says
Lawyers seek to stop execution today in Texas, citing Christa Pike's failed injection
