Iraqi Army Launches Operation To Retake Tikrit
Tikrit would be the first city that was taken over by the Islamic State to be reclaimed by the government.
Hamas Weighs Cease-Fire Plan As Rockets Continue To Land In Israel
As rockets continue to land in Israel, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urges Hamas and other militant groups to agree to a cease-fire.
Costa Concordia Refloat Process Begins
It's expected to take five days to get the Costa Concordia to Genoa, where it will be scrapped.
Siamak Moreh Sedgh, Iran's Only Jewish MP, Compares Israel To Nazis On Gaza Airstrikes
Siamak Moreh Sedgh's comments may be shocking, but they're not surprising; he's not outspoken about the Iranian regime.
Operation Protective Edge Update: Rocket Fired Into Northern Israel From Syria
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the attack, making it the second rocket fired from Syria in as many days.
Ukraine Claims Plane Shot Down From Russian Territory
Ukraine's defense minister said the AN-26 transport plane was flying at an altitude where it couldn't be harmed by separatists.
Bowe Bergdahl May Return To Active Duty As Early As Monday
The former POW was given a job in an effort to reintegrate him into the Army.
Iran Jails 8 Facebook Activists For 127 Years
Iran said the activists spread propaganda and insulted Iranian leaders on Facebook.
Netanyahu: Israel 'Prepared' For Ground Troops In Gaza
The Israeli prime minister said Israel is "weighing all possibilities."
White House On LeBron To Cleveland: James Made 'A Pretty Powerful Statement'
The White House commended James' off-the-court reasons for returning to the Cavaliers.
Hamas Targets Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport: How Concerned Are Airlines?
Hamas warned airlines Friday not to fly into Tel Aviv’s Ben-Gurion Airport because the militant group is targeting Israel’s main international airport
Ukraine Crisis: Up To 30 Soldiers Killed By Rebels; Possibly Deadliest Attack Since Cease-Fire Ended
If the casualty figures are confirmed, the deaths are the largest since a cease-fire ended on June 30.
Pennsylvania Men Born In 1890s Sent Draft Cards After Y2K-Like Glitch
A Pennsylvania Department of Transportation clerk forgot to indicate the century the men were born in.
Obama To GOP On Economy: 'Let's Team Up, Let's Pass Some Bills'
“It’s lonely just me doing stuff. I’d love if Republicans did stuff too,” Obama said.
Hamas Music Video Urges Al-Qassam Brigades To 'Blow Up Tel Aviv' [WATCH]
The video shows previous suicide attacks on cafes and buses, and vows more bombings in Israel.
Ukraine Crisis: Fighting Breaks Out Near Donetsk Airport, Train Station
Heavy smoke and sporadic gunfire was seen in the area as calls grow for a cease-fire.
Nuclear Material Seized In Iraq 'Low Grade': IAEA
The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog said the there's no "significant" safety risk from the material falling into the hands of ISIS.
Alix Catherine Tichelman, High-Priced Prostitute, Charged With Murder In Death Of Google Executive Forrest Hayes
Authorities allege that Alix Tichelman callously sipped wine and stepped over Forrest Hayes' body after he used heroin.
At Least 50 Bodies Found In Khamissiya, Iraq, Raising Fears Of Sectarian Violence
Many of the bodies were blindfolded and had their hands tied.
North Korea Files UN Protest Over 'The Interview'
North Korea wants the action comedy about assassinating Kim Jong Un banned.
Somalia Attack: Al-Shabab Reportedly Storms Presidential Palace In Mogadishu As Gunfire Erupts
Nine people were killed in the attack, which was believed to be the work of suicide bombers.
Border Crisis: Obama Seeks Billions In Emergency Funding To Deal With Unaccompanied Minors
About 52,000 unaccompanied children from Central America have crossed the southern border since January.
Operation Protective Edge: At Least 12 Palestinians Killed In Israeli Airstrikes
The offensive targeting Palestinian militants was launched to stop rocket fire from Gaza.
Suicide Bomber Kills 16, Including 4 NATO Troops, In Afghanistan
Ten civilians and two Afghan policemen were also killed in the attack on a Bagram clinic.
Chicago July 4 Shootings: 1 Person Shot Almost Every Hour Of Holiday Weekend; 14 Killed
In 84 hours, 82 people were shot in Chicago. Fourteen were killed.
British Politicians Pedophile Scandal: UK To Investigate Longtime Alleged Cover-Up Of Sexual Abuse
The cases of Jimmy Savile and Rolf Harris prompted the review.
UK Authorities Fear 16-Year-Old Twin British Girls In Syria To Join Terrorist Group
The girls snuck out of their bedroom in Manchester and hopped on a fight to Turkey. They are now believed to be in Syria.
Pope Francis On Catholic Church Sex Abuse: Priests Who Abuse Minors Are A 'Sacrilegious Cult'
It was the first meeting between Francis and victims of sexual abuse.
Negm Abdullah Ali, Senior Iraqi General, Killed In Battle Near Baghdad
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said the general "met martyrdom on the battlefield as he was fighting terrorists."
Albuquerque VA Hospital Scandal: Veteran Dies After 30-Minute Ambulance Wait
It was just 500 feet from where the man collapsed to the Albuquerque VA emergency room.
