US Navy commander pleads guilty in 'Fat Leonard' bribery scandal

(CNN)An active-duty US Navy commander pleaded guilty Tuesday in a major corruption scandal involving a Singapore-based defense contractor.

Tillerson, Mattis present united front on North Korea, urge China to act

(CNN)As America's top military official arrived in South Korea, two of the Trump administration's most senior figures attempted to present a clear, united position on North Korea's ongoing threats.

Guam's faithful look to God as North Korea threat looms

Hagatña, Guam (CNN)Father Paul Gofigan began his homily with a question for the parishioners in Guam's biggest place of worship -- the Catholic Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica.

Why Trump's words -- and omissions -- matter

Washington (CNN)From time to time, in moments of tragedy or international peril, a president is called up on to say the right words at the right time and foster the national unity or summon the gravity such events often produce.

At least 17 killed in Burkina Faso restaurant terror attack

(CNN) At least 17 people were killed and eight others wounded after a number of assailants attacked a restaurant in Burkina Faso around 9 p.m. local time Sunday (5 p.m. ET), according to state-run media RTB.

Russia's International Army Games showcase military might

Moscow (CNN)In a muddy field in a suburb west of Moscow, military personnel take part in tank warfare, fire artillery and dogfight in state-of-the-art fighter jets. But this is not a military drill or combat training operation -- it's a spectator sport.

Guam, Japan prepare for possible North Korea missile launch

Hagatña, Guam (CNN)North Korean military figures are putting the final touches on a plan to fire four missiles into the waters around the US-territory of Guam, to be presented to leader Kim Jong Un within days.

Virginia governor to white nationalists: 'Go home ... shame on you'

One person was killed and 19 were hurt when a speeding car slammed into a throng of counterprotesters in Charlottesville, where a "Unite the Right" rally of white nationalist and other right-wing groups had been scheduled to take place, the city tweeted on its verified account.

Agony for Usain Bolt as he pulls up injured in track farewell

(CNN)Usain Bolt's farewell appearance at the world championships ended in painful and disastrous fashion as he pulled up injured on the final leg of the men's 4x100m relay Saturday.

North Korea is 'a cult' to Kim Jong Un, undercover reporter says

(CNN)North Koreans are raised to be soldiers and "have no ounce of freedom," a journalist who lived undercover in the reclusive nation told CNN