Chinese Navy ships entered U.S. waters off Alaskan coast

Chinese Navy ships entered U.S. territorial waters off of Alaska last week, coming within 12 miles of the coastline, multiple defense officials told CNN Friday.

Syrian toddler's dad: 'Everything I was dreaming of is gone'

Two-year-old Aylan Kurdi was born into a country eaten up by war. His parents, Abdullah and Rehen, only wanted a better life for Aylan and his 4-year-old brother, Galip, than they had in Kobani, Syria.

'Certainty' that Reunion debris from MH370, French official says

Now even French investigators are convinced: The airplane debris found on Reunion Island in July belonged to vanished Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, a top French prosecutor said Thursday.

Kim Davis stands firm on same-sex marriage; the Kentucky clerk stays in jail

Rowan County, Kentucky, clerk Kim Davis was given a second chance: She didn't have to issue same-sex marriage licenses herself; she merely had to agree not to interfere with five deputy clerks who had told the federal judge they'd issue them in her stead.

China flexes muscles with World War II military extravaganza

Some 12,000 troops marched through the Chinese capital Thursday morning with fighter jets flying overhead as China put on a massive display of military might in a parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.

ISIS claims responsibility for bombings at Yemeni mosque

At least 28 people were killed in two suicide bombings at a mosque in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, the Houthi-controlled state-run Saba news agency said Wednesday.

Obama secures Iran nuclear deal with Barbara Mikulski vote

In a major victory for President Barack Obama, Democratic Sen. Barbara Mikulski of Maryland announced support for the Iran nuclear deal Wednesday, providing the White House the votes it needs to prevent Republicans from scuttling the agreement.

Houston teen kills himself while taking a selfie with a gun

A 19-year-old Houston man, a day ahead of starting community college, accidentally killed himself Tuesday while taking selfies with a gun, police said.

Police looking at videos that show Texas deputies shoot man

Authorities in Texas are examining two videos recorded by bystanders that show sheriff's deputies in Bexar County, Texas, shooting and killing a man.

Second arrest made in Bangkok shrine bombing

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the August 17 bombing at Bangkok's Erawan Shrine that killed 20 people and injured dozens of others, police said Tuesday.