Will Julian Assange Be Charged? WikiLeaks Founder Makes No Mention Of Self-Extradition ‘Deal’ After Manning’s Commutation
Julian Assange had said he would agree to extradition to the U.S. if former army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning got clemency.
What Happened To George H. W. Bush? Former President Hospitalized In Houston, In Stable Condition
The former president was admitted to the Methodist Hospital for "shortness of breath," his spokesman Jim McGrath said Wednesday.
Will Edward Snowden Be Pardoned? Russia Slams Ex-CIA Head’s Suggestion That Putin ‘Gift’ NSA Whistleblower To Trump
The announcement was a response to a suggestion by former acting CIA Director Michael Morell that Russia “gift” NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden to Trump for his Jan. 20 inauguration.
In War, China Supports Russia? Beijing Will Help Solve Ukrianian Crisis, Calls Kiev China's Friend
Chinese President Xi Jinping said the world needs Beijing and Washington “to work hard, to form a long-term, stable cooperative relationship.”
Barack Obama ‘60 Minutes’ Live Stream: When And Where To Watch President’s Final Network TV Interview
The 44th President will appear on CBS’ “60 Minutes” for his final presidential interview with a network television on Sunday, five days before transferring power to successor Donald Trump.
Trump Inauguration Day Terror Threat? Security Cost For Jan. 20 Event Crosses $100 Million
At least 40,000 people are expected to join the roughly 26 protests looking to disrupt Inauguration Day events on Jan. 20.
Golden Shower Gate Latest: Trump Dismisses Russian Controversy As 'Fake News,' Claims Political Opponents Behind Scandal
“It now turns out that the phony allegations against me were put together by my political opponents and a failed spy afraid of being sued,” Trump tweeted Friday.
What Is Dabbing? House Speaker Paul Ryan Performed The Dance Move During An Interview
Dabbing, which involves burying your face in the crook of your elbow, gained popularity in 2015 when several musicians performed the move.
Violence In Brazil: Police Killed Nearly 3,500 People In 2015, Report Says
“While some police killings result from legitimate use of force, others are extrajudicial executions,” the report, released Thursday, by Human Rights Watch said.
Should Trump Be President? US Intelligence Warns Israel To Hold Off Sharing Sensitive Information With Trump Administration, Report Says
U.S. intelligence officials allegedly warned their Israeli counterparts to hold off sharing sensitive information with Donald Trump as it could easily reach Moscow and then leak to Iran.
When Will Donald Trump Release His Tax Returns? States Working On Bills Demanding Presidential Candidates Release Tax Information
The move is a response to President-elect Donald Trump — who refrained from releasing his tax returns during the 2016 election race — breaking away from a tradition spanning decades.
Obama Foreign Policy Legacy: US Dropped Over 26,000 Bombs In Iraq, Syria And More Nations In 2016
A report by a New York-based independent think tank said Washington dropped a total of 24,287 bombs on Syria and Iraq alone during President Barack Obama’s final year in office.
Is Your Job Making You Sick? Ex-Microsoft Employees Say Monitoring Child Abuse Content For Work Gave Them PTSD
The two men, part of the “online safety team,” were forced to view photos and videos of “indescribable sexual assaults,” “horrible brutality,” murder and even child abuse on a regular basis.
Will Mexico Pay For The Wall? Trump Administration Would Be A ‘Dictatorship,’ Mexico Will ‘Never’ Fund The Wall, Former President Says
“After #TrumpPressConference, it's clear that we're facing a new era of dictatorship with @realDonaldTrump,” former Mexican President Vicente Fox tweeted Wednesday.
Will Philippines’ Duterte Spark Controversy Over Free Contraceptives To Women?
Philippine Economic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia said the goal is cut down the poverty rate from 21.6 percent in 2015 to 14 or 13 percent by 2022.
When Will Mosul Offensive End? Iraq's Operation Against ISIS Could End In 3 Months Or Less, Official Says
Lt. Gen. Talib Shaghati, however, said that giving an accurate estimate of the city's liberation from the Islamic State group would be difficult as this was not a conventional fight.
North Korea ICBM Threat Update: US Won’t Destroy Kim Jong Un’s Missile As Long As It Isn’t a Threat, Defense Secretary Ash Carter Says
Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Tuesday the U.S. military wouldn’t destroy a North Korean missile as long as it wasn’t a threat to the country.
Turkey's Syrian and Iraqi Refugees May Get Citizenship, President Erdoğan Says
“Among the people living within our borders are some with high levels of education, experience and means. Treating these people otherwise would mean a betrayal of humanitarian values," the Turkish president said.
Russia Cyberattacks On US: Moscow Denies Knowledge Of Cyberwarfare Agency
“The Communications Ministry has nothing to do with it; we don’t know anything about it,” Russia’s Deputy Communications Minister Alexey Volin reportedly said.
Russia Election Hack Update: WikiLeaks Will Respond To CIA Report Monday
The declassified assessment by the NSA, CIA and FBI published last week said Russian hackers relayed the information to transparency group WikiLeaks which then published the emails.
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un's Birthday A Quiet Affair In Pyongyang
Kim was honored publicly on his birthday only once so far when former NBA star Dennis Rodman dedicated a special game to his “best friend” and sang “Happy birthday” for the North Korean leader.
Are Millennials Too Sensitive? ‘Trigger Warnings’ In Scottish Universities For Students Of Theology, Archaeology And Other Subjects
Theology students at a prestigious U.K. university were warned they may witness disturbing images when reading about the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
UN Israel Resolution Update: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Bob Corker Accuses United Nations of 'Anti-Israel Bias'
“Instead of ‘sending a message’ with a toothless resolution, we should inflict real pain on U.N. for anti-Israel bias,” the GOP senator said in a tweet late Saturday.
Who Is Esteban Santiago? Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooter Charged, Could Face Death Penalty
Esteban Santiago was charged with performing an act of violence at an international airport that resulted in death and two firearms offenses.
ISIS In Florida: Fort Lauderdale Shooter's Motive Still Unclear, A Look Back At Other Islamic State Group-Related Incidents
The 26-year old Esteban Santiago is a U.S. army veteran. He opened fire at the Fort Lauderdale airport Friday afternoon, killing five people and injuring eight.
Israel To Cut UN Funds By $6 Million To Protest Security Council’s Settlement Vote
A United Nations Security Council vote in December condemned Israeli settlements in Palestinian areas as “a flagrant violation under international law.”
Charles Manson Latest Update: Former Cult Leader Too Weak For Surgery, Back In Prison
The 82-year-old former cult leader, who inspired his followers to kill seven people, was hospitalized earlier this week for gastrointestinal bleeding.
‘One China’ Policy In Trouble? Trump Unclear About Meeting Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-Wen During US Stopovers
A call last month between Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and President-elect Donald Trump angered China, which questioned the U.S. commitment to the “one China” policy.
Will Obamacare Be Replaced? Many Bernie Sanders Supporters Opposed Affordable Care Act, Obama Says
“In the ‘dissatisfied’ column are a whole bunch of Bernie Sanders supporters who wanted a single-payer plan,” President Barack Obama said in an interview Friday.
Transgender Bathroom Controversy 2017: Texas Bill Could Cost Lone Star State Millions If Passed
A new legislature unveiled by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Thursday would require people to use bathrooms or locker rooms based on their “biological sex.”