Israel Slams U.S. Over New NSA Spying Reports
Israeli officials reacted angrily to a new report claiming the National Security Agency spied on the country's former prime minister.

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

How is winter changing?
A warmer winter is preventing ice from forming on the Great Lakes, which have steadily lost ice cover since the 1970s.
By Samantha Deleo / AP
Amid soaring crime, Memphis cops lowered the bar for hiring
Former Memphis police recruiters described a growing desperation to fill hundreds of slots in recent years.
By Gerald Herbert / AP
Biden to push for bipartisanship in State of the Union address
The State of the Union will air Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. PT.
By Manuel Balce Ceneta / AP