1. Israel, escalating its assault on Gaza Thursday, hitting hundreds of Hama targets in retaliation for rocket attacks. Palestinians reported at least 16 people were killed in strikes that hit a home and a beachside caf. 2. Meanwhile, UN secretary ge...
1. Huston-area police say a father killed his 4 children and 2 adults. The man turned himself in on Wednesday night after holding police at bay for several hours. 2. Israel military said it struck more than 300 Hamas targets in Gaza overnight, includ...
Israel has stepped up its offenisve against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, hitting scores of targets. Israeli leaders signaled the ground invasion could happy soon to try to stem militant rocket attacks. The Palestinian president accused Israel of committi...
1. Israel launched a major military offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, striking more than 100 sites and mobilizing troops for a possible ground invasion. Palestinian officials say 10 people were killed, 2 of them children. 2. The Defense in O...
In Jerusalem, while clean up crews removed debris from weekend demonstrations, three Israelis confessed to the murder of a Palestinian teenager. Israeli police say the trio has been re-enacting the abduction and murder during questioning. Tensions re...
1. Israel confirming the arrest of several suspects in the murder of a Palestinian teenager. The 16-year-old was burned to death last week. Police believe it was in retaliation for the kidnapping of 3 Israeli teens. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
Ukrainian troops forced pro-Russian insurgents out of a key stronghold in the country's embattled east on Saturday, signaling the government may finally be making gains in the battle against the separatist insurgency. The rebels vowed to regroup and...
1. From tropic storm to hurricane, Arthur is barreling up the Atlantic Coast heading toward the Carolinas. Maximum sustained winds topped 75 miles per hour Thursday. A mandatory evacuation has been ordered on North Carolinas Hatters Island. 2. Offici...
1. The Libyan militant charged in the 2012 Benghazi attack will remain in US custody. Ahmed Abu Khattala made another brief appearance today in federal court in Washington. His lawyer conceded it was inappropriate for her client to remain locked up,...
General Martin Dempsey said a key role of the American troops in Iraq is to assess whether the country's security forces can hold together and whether its leaders are confident they can do their jobs. Dempsey told reporters that the 750 troops will h...
1. Thousands attend a funeral service for 3 Israeli teens who were abducted last month. Their bodies found Monday in the West Bank. Israel is blaming their death on the militant group, Hamas. 2. President Barack Obama is warning gridlock in Washingto...
The Supreme Court dealing a big blow to a key provision of the Affordable Care Act Monday. In a case brought by arts and crafts chain Hobby Lobby, the Court ruled that companies aren't required to provide coverage for contraceptives if they have reli...
1. The Oscar Pistorius trial resumed after one month break during which a mental health panel concluded that the athlete was not suffering from a mental illness when he killed his girl friend in his home last year. Pistorius faces 25 years to life in...
1. Nine people have been injured during a shooting on celebrated Bourbon Street. New Orleans police say the Sunday morning incident was carried out by two men who got angry with each other and began shooting. 2. The Iraqi government says its helicopt...
1. Fans across the US watched the Americans take on Germany today in World Cup play. Despite losing in 1-0, the US will advance to the knockout stage. Thanks to the Portugals win over Ghana, giving the US team a boost in the goal differential. 2. The...
