Assange speaks, but only to muddy the waters
Amid intense speculation that WikiLeaks founder might give up and leave Ecuadorian Embassy, cryptic remarks only bring more questions
World
Russia says humanitarian convoy for Ukraine cleared
Moscow says "all questions" about truck convoy waiting at border answered, but tensions in Ukraine's east are clearly not easing
As Iraq's civil war rages, is containing ISIS enough?
The U.S. is launching air strikes to soften the group until the Iraqis and other regional allies can neutralize it, but some urge deeper involvement
Iraq says ISIS no longer in control of key dam
Kurdish military says peshmerga forces now in full control of Mosul Dam; ISIS fighters had denied earlier claims
U.S. forces aim to help regain Mosul dam
The White House told Congress the mission would be limited and follows directive to protect U.S. military and facilities
Soldiers penetrate rebel-held town in Ukraine
The penetration may be a breakthrough in the four-month-long conflict the Ukrainian government says
After clinic attack, Ebola "totally out of control"
A mob swarmed an Ebola clinic in a Liberian slum, freeing patients and stealing infected goods; aid workers elevate the alarm
U.S. couple accused of murdering mom in Bali could face death
Police say they have enough evidence to charge pair with premeditated murder in case of Illinois woman's beaten body found stuffed in suitcase
Mike Rogers: U.S. in greater danger now than before 9/11
The House Intelligence Committee chairman says there are now multiple organizations threatening the country
Pope Francis reaches out to China, eyeing ties
Pontiff insists to Asian giant that "Christians aren't coming as conquerors" during South Korea trip
Iraq says Kurds advance in retaking Mosul dam
Crucial dam in north becomes focus of fight against extremists' spread; U.S. providing air support to peshmerga fighters
Stepping up the fight against elephant poachers
Despite stricter anti-poaching laws and increased wildlife protection, African elephants could become functionally extinct in our lifetime due to humans' uncontrolled lust for ivory
Report: Armed men attack Liberia Ebola clinic
Witnesses say as many as 29 potentially infected with virus were freed in attack; worries grow of outbreak in large slum in Liberian capital
As cease-fire nears end, optimism over Israel-Hamas talks fade
Israel wants end to rocket fire, while Hamas wants end to blockade; Egyptian negotiators struggle to settle with one day to go
Separatists shoot down Ukraine fighter plane
Even as rebels continue to lose ground, they prove they maintain substantial firepower; Russian aid convoy still lingering on border
Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says
Hegseth says he's cutting generals and admirals by 20%, ousting "woke"
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
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Iran says it's considering ceasefire counterproposal
Investigation
Stats don't support Flock's claim of solving 1 million crimes
Trump deflects on audio of Paxton calling GOP convention a drag on polls
Passengers recount terrifying attempted hijack of Dubai-to-Israel flight
ASU hockey coach put on leave after player collapsed during workout
