Hillary Clinton's lead in popular vote nears 2 million
Hillary Clinton's lead in the popular vote is now nearing 2 million votes, approaching the milestone as the campaign begins to hear from scientists who want to see a recount in several states.
Pakistan says Indian shelling kills 9 in Kashmir bus attack
Cross-border shelling hit a passenger bus and killed at least nine people Wednesday in the Pakistan-administered part of Kashmir, police said, as clashes between India and Pakistan escalate in the disputed territory.
Mosul completely surrounded by Iraqi-led troops, paramilitary forces say
Mosul is now entirely surrounded by Iraqi-led forces, an alliance of paramilitary groups said Wednesday, more than a month since the operation was launched to seize control of the key city from ISIS militants.
U.K. economy to grow at slowest pace since 2009
The Brexit black hole is starting to take shape. The U.K. will be forced to borrow an extra £58.7 billion ($72.6 billion) over the next five years because of an economic slowdown triggered by its vote to leave the European Union, according to the Office of Budget Responsibility.
6 takeaways from Donald Trump's New York Times meeting
President-elect Donald Trump brushed aside his campaign promises to jail Hillary Clinton, batted away questions about conflicts of interest over his business empire and denounced the neo-Nazi movement that is celebrating his victory.
Japan tsunami triggers rare tidal waves
The strong earthquake and resulting tsunami in eastern Japan Monday did not result in significant damage or casualties, but it did produce an interesting and rare phenomenon known as a "tidal bore."
Computer scientists urge Clinton campaign to challenge election results
Hillary Clinton's campaign is being urged by a number of top computer scientists to call for a recount of vote totals in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, according to a source with knowledge of the request.
Colombian government, FARC reach new peace agreement
Colombia's government and the FARC rebel group will sign a peace deal, according to a joint statement announced Tuesday by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos in a televised address.
Donald Trump outlines policy plan for first 100 days
President-elect Donald Trump unveiled plans Monday for his first 100 days in office, including proposals related to immigration, trade deals and defense policy, using a video published online to briefly outline his proposals.
6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan
A tsunami advisory is in effect for Japan's Fukushima and Miyagi Prefectures after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Honshu just before 6.00 a.m. Tuesday (4.00 p.m. Monday ET).
