The new measure authorizes the use of deadly force if soldiers feel their lives are threatened. It has been condemned by rights groups.
The outgoing Defense Secretary said the U.S. might need to send non-combat ground troops to Iraq to help turn back Islamic State forces.
The rearmament of strategic nuclear missile forces is an absolute priority, according to the Russian government.
Israel's U.S. ambassador says it would have been "inappropriate" for him to inform the White House about Netanyahu's speech to Congress.
Authorities say the aircraft's pilot did not respond to communications.
U.S. stocks were hit hard in January, with the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 3.7 percent.
That's right. Veggies, like baby carrots and celery, are the most popular foods eaten on Super Bowl Sunday. Here's why.
A campaign would've been a "difficult test and a hard fight," he says. His own weaknesses and a strong pool made 2016 success unlikely.
Global fears weighed on the financial markets Friday after the U.S. economy grew slower than expected last quarter.
A defeat at the hands of an al Qaeda-linked group means foreign Islamist fighters can get into Syria more easily.
'I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man.'
The basics of Plan C were revealed in federal documents that were recently published by transparency organization MuckRock.
Russian oil giant Rosneft won't drill in the Arctic this year -- a major blow to Russia's efforts to expand its much-needed oil revenue.
The controversial leader is widely known in western countries for his undemocratic rule.
Increase in imports, drop in federal spending slowed U.S. economic growth in the last three months of the year.
The dollar was on track for its best run since 1971, while European shares headed for their best monthly performance in more than three years.
In recent speeches, Mitt Romney has raised concerns about inequality and the middle class' plight, in stark contrast to his 2012 campaign.
The Pew Research Center poll studied differences of opinions on issues ranging from climate change to vaccines to evolution.
The video, citing Bronx Defenders as its sponsor, showed singers pointing guns at the head of a man pretending to be a police officer.
It previously forecast 770 billion yen, but has set aside an extra 50 billion yen to cover what it said were quality-related costs.
Petty and Jeff Lynne have struck an agreement that will see them get co-writing credits and receive royalties from Sam Smith's song.
The project run by K&L Gates law firm is the first of its kind, and scholars say copyright law is a good way to tackle "revenge porn."