Jan 03 Saudi Arabia cuts diplomatic ties with Iran after Shiite cleric’s execution By Michael D. Regan Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic ties with Iran on Sunday in response to attacks on its embassy and a consulate. Widespread protests took place this weekend over Saudi Arabia executed a leading Shiite cleric. Continue reading
Jan 03 Watch 2:25 Before they say farewell, ‘Downton Abbey’ cast dishes on their characters By PBS News Hour "Downton Abbey," the highly watched award-winning PBS drama, begins its sixth and final season Sunday. Before they say farewell, some of the cast members discuss the evolution of their characters over the years. Continue watching
Jan 03 Armed activists take over Oregon federal wildlife refuge By Michael D. Regan A group of militiamen took over the headquarters of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in support of two nearby ranchers sentenced to prison beginning on Monday. The ranchers were convicted of setting fire to federal land. Continue reading
Jan 02 Islamist militant group al Shabab uses Trump clip in recruitment video By Michael D. Regan As Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump continues to face criticism for calling for a ban on Muslims entering the United States less than a month ago, a group with links to the Islamic militant group al-Shabab has released a recruitment… Continue reading
Dec 27 U.S. hits Islamic State with 17 Christmas Day airstrikes By Michael D. Regan and Associated Press The Pentagon says the United States hit Islamic State group targets in Iraq and Syria with 17 airstrikes on Christmas Day. Continue reading
Dec 27 Family calls for answers after fatal shooting by Chicago police By Michael D. Regan Family members of two unarmed black residents fatally shot by Chicago police called for answers Sunday at a press conference in which they accused officers of using excessive force. Continue reading
Dec 26 With less oversight, activists fear more civilian casualties from drone strikes By Michael D. Regan and Ken Dilanian, Associated Press Congress has given the U.S. military more control over drone strikes in Iraq and Syria that could lead to an increase in civilian casualties, activists say. Many details of the strikes remain secret. Continue reading
Dec 26 Report: U.S. planning immigration raids in early January By Michael D. Regan and Associated Press The Homeland Security Department is planning nationwide raids aimed at deporting adults and children who have already been ordered removed by an immigration judge. Continue reading
Dec 26 Post reporter imprisoned in Iran granted Christmas visit with family By Michael D. Regan and Alan Fram and Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Jason Rezaian, The Washington Post correspondent being held by the Iranian government for more than 500 days, was allowed a Christmas Day visit with his wife and mother. Continue reading
Dec 26 Analysis: Trump ‘uniquely obsessed’ with media portrayal of campaign By Michael D. Regan and Jill Colvin, Associated Press Nobody understands the power of the media on public perception quite like Donald Trump. Continue reading