Tragic milestone: 4 million have fled Syria war
"This is the biggest refugee population from a single conflict in a generation," UN agency says as war rages with no end in sight
World
2 Israeli citizens captive in Gaza Strip
Government officials say issue was kept quiet in order to facilitate release of prisoner being detained "against his will" by Hamas militants
Stocks rebound but for many Chinese, all is lost
While gov't action may avert broad crisis, for millions of small-time investors lured into the market, "catastrophe" has struck
Where are all the women in tech? In London
U.K. start-up scene has a lot more ladies than Silicon Valley; so why is America's digital landscape so "pale, male and stale"?
Starving Indian kids denied free eggs over religion
Nutritionists blast state minister for decision over food program that could have helped millions of malnourished schoolchildren
Coca tea may help Pope Francis cope with high altitude in Bolivia
Flight attendant serves Pope Francis tea made from coca leaves, chamomile and anise before arrival in world's highest capital city
Effort to train Syrians to fight ISIS off to slow start
$500 million program to train 15,000 Syrian troops to fight ISIS has attracted only 60 recruits, according to Defense Secretary Ash Carter
U.S., U.A.E. launch anti-ISIS messaging center in Dubai
The propaganda arm of the growing terrorist group has been slick and successful, so the White House and its partners take direct aim at it
Lions return to Rwanda, 15 years after eradication there
The 1994 genocide also decimated Rwanda's wildlife population; story of lions one of few bright spots in southern Africa's fight against poaching and encroachment
Pope preaches to faithful in Latin America
Pope Francis meets the faithful on a nine-day journey to Latin America preaching reconciliation and renewal
WikiLeaks levels new charges on NSA's Germany spying
Two years after first revelation of NSA efforts in Germany, spy agency accused of targeting numerous aides to Angela Merkel, as well as the chancellery
A key to ISIS' success: Troops who want to die
Fanatical and disciplined, ISIS' shock troop units often set off battles by literally fighting until they die, sometimes with suicide bombings
Italy seizes $1.76 billion from builders linked to Mafia
Police say Sicilian construction company's deals with Cosa Nostra came "at the expense of honest businessmen"
Activist: Boko Haram offering swap for captive girls
Human rights group says ISIS-linked group in Nigeria willing to free 200 teen girls in exchange for prisoners
Russian police issue selfie safety guidelines
The instructions warn against standing on railroad tracks, climbing onto roofs or posing with a gun or a tiger
Investigation
Whistleblower says DEA let fentanyl pills hit the streets
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Live Updates: Alaska's ballot controversy and more from campaign trail
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Ship burns as Iran claims 3 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks
Judge rejects DOJ's push to force California to set aside ballots
Investigation
Classified material missing from Epstein files, documents suggest
Experts react to new findings on CTE in former NFL players
RFK Jr. to ease access to unapproved peptides, draft policy states
