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How Syria is Shuffling Trump-era Politics

The missile strike launched by President Donald Trump on an Assad regime airfield last week did little to change the deadly status quo in Syria, where government aircraft were again bombarding rebel-held Idlib province a day later.

Evacuation from Afghanistan in final phase after deadly Kabul airport attack

The US still plans to end its mission in Afghanistan this month, the Pentagon said Friday, as the evacuation of US citizens and allies enters its final desperate stage after a bombing at Kabul's airport killed at least 170 people including 13 US service members.

Here are the most notable moments from the DNC's virtual roll call

The second night of the Democratic National Convention featured a virtual roll call vote in which states across the country showcased their unique geography and demographic diversity as local delegates formally nominated Joe Biden as the Democratic Party's presidential nominee.

A couple wants a wedding with 175 guests during a pandemic. A New York judge will decide if they can

The Covid-19 pandemic is imposing knotty complications on seemingly everything -- including weddings. Take the case of two couples in New York state who sued to hold their weddings at their desired venue with the number of guests they wanted.

Las Vegas Concertgoers: Gunfire 'went on and on and on'

It was the eeriest of timing. The intro guitar riff had ended and country singer Jason Aldean had just stepped to the mic to belt out the first verse of his hit, "When She Says Baby."

Suspect in Golden State Killer case was a recluse, neighbors say

For decades, a masked gunman nicknamed the Golden State Killer roamed through communities in California, raping dozens of women in a campaign of terror that left 12 people dead.

Commander of US-backed forces fighting ISIS asks US to keep troops in Syria

The commander of the US-backed and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces is asking the US and its coalition partners to provide air support and keep up to 1,500 troops in Syria as part of an effort to stabilize the country.

Trump undercuts his own pomp and circumstance

President Donald Trump often gripes about his bad press -- but as his state visit to Japan shows, sometimes he's his own worst enemy.

First on CNN: Jan. 6 text messages wiped from phones of key Trump Pentagon officials

The Defense Department wiped the phones of top departing DOD and Army officials at the end of the Trump administration, deleting any texts from key witnesses to events surrounding the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, according to court filings.

Taylor Schilling Sets Up New Season of 'OITNB'

"Orange Is the New Black" star Taylor Schilling says the upcoming season of the Netflix drama is the "most overtly political" yet.

Staff changes made at 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'

Some changes are coming to "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" amid allegations it fostered a toxic work environment.

Mobile County has used lab involved in reported NFL false positive COVID tests

A report about COVID-19 tests results in the National Football League is attracting attention here in Mobile. The NFL first reported 77 false positive test results of players over the weekend.

Voters to decide on free pre-school for county children

On Nov. 3, voters in Multnomah County will decide whether every child in the county should be eligible for free preschool.

Congresswomen respond to Trump attacks: 'We will not be silenced'

One of the Democratic lawmakers criticized by President Donald Trump's racist attacks in recent days called the President's remarks a "disruptive distraction" and said that she would encourage the American people "to not take the bait."

Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' remake shares its first cast photo

The Sharks and Jets made a rare civil appearance together in the first look at Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story" remake.

Suspect arrested after camera catches man touching women at Barnes & Noble

Deputies have arrested a man who they say was caught on camera earlier this month inappropriately touching women at the Clackamas Town Center Barnes & Noble.

Community rallies together to help grad student with rare face condition

The University of Akron community is rallying together to help a graduate student who was born with a facial malformation or what she likes to call a "facial difference," according to News 5's media partners at the Akron Beacon Journal.

School District responds to racial controversy at Salinas High

Salinas Union High School District is responding to a racial controversy that took place at Salinas High School. The district became aware of disturbing images and videos circulating on social media of a Black doll.