Boko Haram Declares Muslim Caliphate In Nigeria
Like ISIS in Iraq, Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram has declared its own caliphate to be governed by Sharia law.

Quake deaths pass 5,000 as Turkey, Syria seek survivors
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck a region transformed by Syria's 12-year war.
By Hussein Malla / AP
President Biden defends his decision on China balloon incident
The balloon hovered over several states — including Montana, Missouri and Illinois — before it was brought down on Saturday by a single missile.
By Travis Huffstetler / AP
Iran singer who faces prison wins Grammy for protest anthem
Shervin Hajipour appeared stunned after hearing Jill Biden announce he'd won the Grammy's new song for social change special merit award for "Baraye."
By Chris Pizzello / APTop Stories

President Joe Biden delivers the 2023 State of the Union address
President Joe Biden's annual address focused on bipartisanship while touting the administration’s economic accomplishments.
By Patrick Semansky / AP
Abortion rights activists call on President Biden for more action
The issue of medication-based abortion crept up during the pandemic and has only ballooned since.
By Evan Vucci / AP
Navy recovers Chinese spy balloon in Atlantic after it was shot down
The Biden administration decided to bring down the Chinese balloon once it made its way to the ocean after it hovered over several states.
By U.S. Fleet Forces Command