Donald Trump defends Charlottesville responses, omits reference to 'many sides'
Phoenix (CNN)President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his responses to the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, while omitting that he blamed the clashes on "many sides."
US Navy 7th Fleet commander to be dismissed, official says
(CNN)The US Navy intends to remove Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin as the commander of the US 7th Fleet, based in Yokosuka, Japan, a US official has told CNN. This follows an incident Monday in which the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain collided with a merchant ship.
US military chief in Pacific: Testing our forces would be 'foolhardy'
Osan Air Base, South Korea (CNN)The top American military commander in the Indo-Pacific region said Tuesday it would be "foolhardy" for adversaries of the United States to try to take advantage of any perceived weaknesses in US operational capacity.
Treasury secretary's wife apologizes for Instagram post, reply
(CNN)Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin's wife Louise Linton apologized Tuesday after sustained backlash for a now-deleted Instagram post touting her wealth and her subsequent reply belittling a commenter.
Hundreds dead, thousands at risk after massive flooding in South Asia
(CNN)More than 700 people are believed to have been killed in massive floods and landslides that have rocked Bangladesh, India and Nepal this month, aid workers say.
Trump calls for Pakistan, India to do more on Afghanistan
(CNN)US President Donald Trump had tough words for Pakistan Monday, as he attempted to steer a new approach on Afghanistan.
Trump declares US will 'win' in Afghanistan, but gives few details
Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump on Monday vowed the US will "fight to win" in Afghanistan, extending the 16-year campaign there with a promise to beef up the American military presence while ratcheting up pressure on other countries in the region to help turn the tide.
Police kill suspected driver in Barcelona attack
Barcelona (CNN)Spanish authorities on Monday shot and killed the suspected driver of the van that plowed into crowds last week in Barcelona, according to Catalan police
USS John McCain collision sheds light on territorial dispute
(CNN)A collision involving a US navy ship Monday took place in waters that have been bitterly disputed between Malaysia and Singapore for decades.
US Navy ship lost steering control before collision
(CNN)The USS John S. McCain suffered a "steering casualty" as the warship was beginning its approach into the Strait of Malacca, near Singapore, causing it to collide with a commercial tanker Monday, a US Navy official told CNN.
