Pentagon chief expects more anti-IS raids after captives freedUS Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said he expected more raids targeting the Islamic State group similar to the mission that freed dozens of captives but left an American commando dead in Iraq.
Zuckerbergs to start school mixing learning and healthFacebook billionaire Mark Zuckerberg and his doctor wife revealed plans to start a private school in a hardscrabble Silicon Valley town, mixing education with health care.
24 October 2015
Pakistan premier urges US to take its side against IndiaPrime Minister Nawaz Sharif urged the United States to take Pakistan's side in its long-standing dispute with rival nuclear power India or run the risk of escalating conflict.
Biden says no to 2016 White House runVice President Joe Biden said he will not run for the White House in 2016, ending months of speculation that has stalked Hillary Clinton's campaign and threatened Democratic party unity.
22 October 2015
Clinton faces Benghazi 'interrogation' ThursdayDemocratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton faces a congressional grilling over her role during and after the deadly attacks on the US mission in Benghazi.
22 October 2015
US judge dismisses Jay Z 'Big Pimpin' copyright caseA judge dismissed a case against Jay Z in which the heir of an Egyptian composer claimed the rapper illegally used a flute sample in his hip-hop classic "Big Pimpin."
22 October 2015
WikiLeaks publishes CIA chief's emailsAnti-secrecy campaign group WikiLeaks published an initial tranche of documents it said were from the personal email account of CIA Director John Brennan.
Stallone puts 'Rocky' and 'Rambo' props up for saleCostumes and props worn by Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone in the box-office smash hit "Rocky" and Rambo" movies went on public view in New York before being offered for auction.
21 October 2015
Obama congratulates Canada's TrudeauPresident Barack Obama called Canada's Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau to congratulate him on his election victory, with both men vowing closer cooperation on trade and climate change.
21 October 2015
Star Wars ticket sales smash recordsAdvance ticket sales for the new Star Wars film have smashed records two months before the highly anticipated sci-fi sequel is set to hit screens.
Gwen Stefani channels divorce angst in raw videoGwen Stefani has opened up about her divorce from fellow rocker Gavin Rossdale in the form of music, releasing an emotional song entitled "Used to Love You."