North Korea launches ballistic missile, thought capable of hitting distant US bases
North Korea fired a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile toward the sea on Sunday, South Korea's military said.
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After 100 days of war, Israel is determined to fight on in Gaza
Israel claims some achievements in more than three months of fighting since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, but the Palestinian death toll has soared and the militant group still clings to power in Gaza.
John Kerry to step down after 3 years as Biden's top climate diplomat
John Kerry, who has led the Biden administration's international climate efforts, is leaving his role. He's been central to Biden's efforts to establish the U.S. as an international climate leader.
From blizzards to torrential rain, extreme weather dominates across the U.S.
The severe weather has canceled hundreds of flights, knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of households and disrupted campaigning in Iowa ahead of Monday's caucuses.
Tom Shales, longtime TV critic, dies at 79
Shales, who spent almost 40 years with The Washington Post, was known for his informative and snarky commentary on a wide range of TV programs, networks and personalities.
Taiwan's China-skeptic ruling-party candidate wins presidential election
Lai Ching-te of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party is Taiwan's new president-elect, after a three-way election that will determine the self-ruled island's future stance towards China.
No turning back: The largest dam removal in U.S. history begins
The next big phase of the Klamath River Dam removal started this week. It's the largest dam removal in U.S. history and is expected to last through 2024.
Mop-mop-swoosh-plop it's rug-washing day in 'Bábo'
Little Tato sneaks a few cherry plums before grabbing a mop and a hose to help Bábo — her grandmother — with a favorite chore.
Trump likes to call people losers. Now Biden's using the insult on him
President Biden made a point of calling his predecessor a loser in his first two speeches of the year. It's a way to remind voters of the post-2020 election chaos — and troll his likely opponent.
More than 30 Palestinians reported killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip
More than 30 Palestinians, including young children, were killed in two Israeli airstrikes overnight into Saturday in the Gaza Strip, officials said.