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Category: World
Iraq starts excavation of suspected Islamic State mass grave
Iraqi officials say they will build a database and start collecting DNA samples from families of suspected victims of the Islamic State extremist group.
U.S. tourist attacked by a shark while spearfishing in the Bahamas
The shark attack happened near Big Grand Cay on the island of Abaco, Bahamas, on Sunday, police said.
Resignation and betrayal: What handing Donbas to Putin would mean for Ukraine
Donald Trump is reportedly planning to urge Ukraine to surrender the Donetsk and Luhansk regions as part of negotiations over an end to the war.
2 cruise passengers die in separate drowning incidents at Bahamas resort
Two Carnival Cruise Line passengers drowned Friday while swimming at the company’s new Bahamas resort. Police said both were Americans.
Full interview: José Andrés on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
Watch the full version of an interview with World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025.
Terence Stamp, star in "Superman" films, dies at 87
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in “Superman” and “Superman II.”
José Andrés on what he saw on a recent trip to Gaza
Chef José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, describes his trip late last week to Gaza, where he surveyed his aid group’s efforts to provide food to Palestinians. “We need … Read More
Rubio says "both sides are going to have to make concessions" to end war in Ukraine
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Ukraine and Russia will both have to make “concessions” to reach an agreement to end the fighting in Ukraine.
Fiona Hill says optics of Alaska summit "much more favorable to Putin" than U.S.
Fiona Hill, President Trump’s former top Russia adviser on the National Security Council, said “the optics were really much more favorable to Putin than they were to the United States,” … Read More