Dec 26 Watch 2:26 Making first war-zone trip, Trump surprises U.S. troops in Iraq President Trump and the first lady have come and gone from Iraq, after a surprise post-Christmas visit to greet U.S. troops stationed there. The president spent about three hours on the ground, meeting with commanders and posing for photos with… Continue watching
Dec 26 Watch 3:24 News Wrap: White House says Powell, Mnuchin jobs are safe In our Wednesday news wrap, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said the jobs of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin are safe. President Trump has repeatedly criticized Powell, while Mnuchin has taken fire for comments… Continue watching
Dec 26 Watch 6:51 Trump's failure to meet with Iraqi officials during surprise visit prompts criticism President Trump traveled secretly to Iraq late on Christmas night. But he met with no Iraqi officials during the brief trip, prompting criticism from some Iraqi politicians. Laith Kubba, advisor to the Iraqi prime minister, and special correspondent Jane Ferguson… Continue watching
Dec 26 A second migrant child died in U.S. custody this month. Here's what we know By Joshua Barajas Felipe Gómez Alonzo’s death again raises questions about whether officials failed to notice vital signs of distress from a migrant child in government custody. Continue reading
Dec 26 Visiting troops in Iraq, Trump defends Syria withdrawal By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The U.S. presence in Syria was not meant to be "open-ended," the president said, adding that other wealthy nations should pay for rebuilding the country. Continue reading
Dec 26 Koreas break ground on modern railways, but sanctions stall project By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press Without progress in nuclear negotiations, regular trains won't be crossing the border anytime soon. Continue reading
Dec 26 Indonesia warns people to stay away from coastline, fearing new tsunami By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press Saturday's tsunami struck without warning, taking people by surprise even in a country familiar with seismic disaster. Authorities on Wednesday feared the weather and surf conditions could trigger another. Continue reading
Dec 26 As polar bear attacks increase in warming Arctic, Inuits and scientists search for solutions By Gloria Dickie, Yale Environment 360 With sea ice reduced, polar bear attacks are rising. Concerned Inuit communities want to increase hunting quotas, but researchers are testing new technologies they hope will reduce these often deadly confrontations. Continue reading
Dec 26 3 global health challenges to watch in 2019 By Helen Branswell, STAT Will the U.S. get a licensed dengue vaccine? Will Sanofi pocket a coveted prize?… Continue reading
Dec 26 Japan to resume commercial whaling, but not in Antarctic By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japan announced Wednesday that it is leaving the International Whaling Commission to resume commercial hunts for the animals for the first time in 30 years, but said it would no longer go to the Antarctic for its much-criticized annual killings. Continue reading