The execution of Nimr al-Nimr, a figure in protests inspired by Arab spring revolts, has stirred anger in Iran and complicated U.S. diplomacy efforts in the region.
The video released by a Somali-based al-Qaeda affiliate includes a clip of Trump calling on the United States to bar Muslims from entering the country
After years of reality-show fodder, Discovery Communications wants to return to its roots with documentaries, science shows and “environmental advocacy campaigns.” But will viewers take Discovery’s networks seriously again?
Phil Jackson, Mary Karr and Pat Summitt. (Getty Images and AP)
While searching for a poem to read to an ailing friend, what emerged was a strange, invisible connection between two great basketball coaches and a renowned poet.
Courts have ruled consistently that faith-based groups can discriminate in hiring when it comes to employees who are part of teaching or leading the faith. But for some groups, everyone is part of spreading the faith.
The GOP front-runner thought it would advance his political aims if voters in Iowa were reminded that Ted Cruz is a Cuban.
Donald Trump’s attacks — often coded, always personal — seem to be aimed at raising questions about how Hillary Clinton’s age could impact her ability to serve.
The senator from Vermont came up just shy of Hillary Clinton, who raised $37 million for her campaign and an additional $18 million for the Democratic party.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has been tightening the screws on dissent within the Communist Party, which critics said reflected disturbing echoes of the dark days of Mao Zedong.
Though tougher battles lie ahead, retaking Ramadi marked the first major victory against the Islamic State by the Iraqi army after training over the past year by U.S. coalition partners as part of a slow but steady strategy.
The No. 1 Tigers and No. 2 Crimson Tide spent the last two months looking like the least-flawed teams. Now they head to a juicy title game looking close to flawless.
Some left because of homesickness, confusion about the asylum process or disillusionment with a lack of opportunity. Others had to leave when their asylum claims were rejected.
The four-term Democratic Senator was known for his oratorical skills and political independence.
In watching the Rose Bowl to cheer for a school from a state that’s important to her political ambitions, the GOP presidential hopeful is rooting against her own alma mater.
Iowa Hawkeyes fans did not appreciate the band's portrayals of cow-tipping and FarmersOnly.com.
