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As Ebola crisis continues to spread, its impact is widely felt among many. Here's a look at life in Liberia with the virus.

Facing the probability of media leaks, the White House decided to disclose that U.S. special operations had attempted to rescue journalist James Foley and other hostages from Islamic militants in Syria. The mission, whic...

A nonpartisan government watchdog agency said Thursday that the Pentagon broke the law when it swapped five Taliban leaders for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl earlier this year.

The country has declared Aug. 22 its national day of mourning, but some are already focusing on the next step: seeking justice

The parents of journalist Steven Sotloff -- who ISIS militants say will be the next American hostage to die -- are emotionally wrecked with worry, a close friend said Thursday....

Analysts say Erdogan wants to install a friendly prime minister so that he can still largely control the government from behind the scenes

In a copyright battle for the ages, a selfie-happy Indonesian jungle primate is costing a British nature photographer untold amounts of money.

A federal judge on Thursday ruled Florida's gay-marriage ban unconstitutional and ordered the state to recognize marriages legally performed elsewhere. U.S. District Judge Robert L. Hinkle, however, immediately stayed hi...

The sophistication, wealth and military might of Islamic State militants represent a major threat to the United States that may surpass that once posed by al Qaeda, U.S. military leaders said on Thursday.

Tiger cubs get a canine foster mom, Aussies aim for an ALS Ice Bucket Challenge record, anti-police brutality protests continue, a rainbow emerges from storms and more.

Click through to see how a college student’s attempt to win back his ex-girlfriend eventually ended in murder.

Heavy Washington rain creates mud, slides that close roads, trap motorists, damage homes

A tough-as-nails Belgian man who rescued his jihadist son from ISIS's grip -- then helped other dads do the same -- told The Post on Thursday that is he is...

McDonald's Corp. on Friday named Mike Andres the president of its U.S. operations, bringing back an executive who left the fast-food chain in 2012, to revitalize sales.

It produced one of the memorable sporting moments of 2013 and now the excitement is starting to brew all over again for America's Cup fans.

A new study suggests a natural climate cycle in the North Atlantic Ocean gobbled Earth's extra heat.

Eric Fisher has an updated weather forecast.

Eric Fisher has an updated weather forecast.

Department of Health officials intend to appeal a final order by the state Board of Medicine, which in June voted to revoke a Miami physician’s license — then minutes later reversed its ruling and reduced the penalty...

Fire chief: Firefighter hurt in ice bucket challenge suffered burns over 50 percent of body

Bayern Munich started where they left off last season by beating Wolfsburg 2-1 in the curtain raise to the German Bundesliga.

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