Almanac: Globetrotting journalist Nellie Bly
On January 25, 1890, the New York World correspondent - inspired by Jules Verne's Phileas Fogg - completed her 72-day trek around the world
World
ISIS hostage execution has Japan questioning engagement
Under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan has become more assertive than at any time since World War II, and some say they are now paying the price
In India, Obama and Modi talk personal bond
The leaders of the world's two largest democracies address nuclear concerns, as well as how their friendship has affected relations
Views of Stonehenge
The mysterious circle of standing stones in southwest England is one of the world's most iconic and alluring ancient sites
Netanyahu weighs in on dispute with Obama
After Speaker Boehner invites him to speak before U.S. Congress without consulting White House, Israeli PM talks about why he accepted
Obama arrives in India, hoping to build toward policy breakthroughs
President aims to turn his personal chemistry with Prime Minister Narendra Modi into progress on climate change, defense and economics
U.S.: No reason to doubt picture of dead ISIS hostage
Intelligence community finds no reason to doubt authenticity of picture claiming to show Japanese hostage
Rockets kill at least 30 in Ukraine as rebels launch offensive
Rockets hit southeastern city of Mariupol in what Ukraine's president calls a terrorist attack by Russia-backed seperatists
Japan investigates purported ISIS hostage message
Japanese officials hold emergency meeting about new message that claims to be from Islamic extremists
Obama to visit Saudi Arabia to pay respects
President changes India travel schedule in wake of king's death
What am I seeing?
Some pictures just need more explaining than others
Balancing industry and environment in India
Ahead of talks on cleaning up one of the world's most polluted countries, a billionaire businessman weighs in on balancing act India faces
How will change in leadership affect U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia?
Death of King Abdullah and ascendance of new King Salman may slow pace of reform inside Saudi Arabia and kingdom's international affairs
Photos of the Week: Jan. 17-23, 2015
The most compelling images from the week's news
Violent extremism is not Islamic, John Kerry tells leaders in Davos
"The biggest error we could make would be to blame Muslims for crimes...that their faith utterly rejects," U.S. secretary of state says
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Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
The 2026 blue wave, in charts
Democrats' election rout is poised to reorder federal health policy
Huge space telescope plunges back to Earth after 22 years in orbit
Mamdani says Democrats must keep their "foot on the gas"
Dow posts biggest gain of the year after Democrats sweep Congress
Trump touts White House ballroom after GOP midterm losses
House Republican who voted to impeach Trump loses reelection
