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U.S. launches more airstrikes in Iraq; ISIS casualties reported
More airstrikes come after U.S. fighters dropped bombs on Islamic militants in Iraq; Pentagon says some militants "successfully eliminated"
Iraq official: Hundreds of women refugees taken captive by militants
ISIS holding young women from Yazidi religious minority in schools in Mosul, according to Iraq's human rights ministry
As bombs fall in Iraq, U.S. leaders split on next step
Republicans say the American air strikes won't be enough in the absence of more robust action, but Democrats urge restraint
Frustration, suspicion over lack of Ebola drugs
In region hardest hit by Ebola outbreak, people may have to wait months for experimental serum given to two Americans
Photos of the week
The best images from the week's news, Aug. 2-Aug. 8, 2014
Iraq: U.S. aid to stranded civilians came "just in time"
Airdrops to refugees and airstrikes against ISIS welcomed by officials fearful of militants' lightning advance across Iraq
Fighting ISIS in Iraq
The U.S. as dropped aid to entrapped minority groups and bombed installations of the militant group ISIS as it fights on several fronts in Iraq
"He has an exaggerated response to danger"
In closing arguments at murder trial, former Olympian Oscar Pistorius' defense team again portrays him as a vulnerable victim of his own anxiety
U.S. adamant it can stop ISIS in its tracks
As Sunni extremists expand territory in Kurdish region of northern Iraq, White House backs up vow to "make sure" they can't take key city of Erbil
Kerry scores deal to stem Afghan political crisis
Day after top U.S. diplomat reaches Kabul to try and bridge gap between feuding presidential candidates, they announce deal for unity gov't
WHO raises global alarm over Ebola outbreak
Declaration of international public health emergency a "clear call" for world to help West Africa counter deadly virus, and be vigilant for cases
Gaza truce ends, war resumes
With indirect talks to extend cease-fire deadlocked in Cairo, Israel responds to renewed rocket fire with airstrikes on Gaza Strip
Rockets fired from Gaza, Israeli army says
No casualties were reported by the Israeli army, but the new violence is threatened after a month of deadly fighting
Iraqi Christians flee as ISIS surges across country
In the territory they control, ISIS has carried out public executions and told religious minorities to convert to their brand of Islam, leave or face death
Tennessee's attempt to execute Christa Pike using lethal injection fails
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
Trump unveils South Korean investment in Alaska gas pipeline
Netanyahu says it's too early to determine motive in cockpit stabbing
Trump deflects on audio of Paxton calling GOP convention a drag on polls
