Palestinian Leadership Rejects US Peace Plan
The proposal is supposed to "empower" Palestine, but the state doesn't see it that way.

Israel's new government sparks concern for the future of its democracy
Far-right changes to Israel's government have some experts and citizens concerned for the future rule of law in the country.
By Reuters / AP
A look inside a suspected Chinese police outpost in the US
Scripps News investigates a suspected Chinese police facility in New York.
By Scripps News
Biden to host Netherlands PM for talks on tech, Ukraine
Talks are expected to cover the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. efforts to thwart Chinese tech imports, and an upcoming Democracy summit.
By Susan Walsh / APTop Stories

Zoo will name a cockroach after your ex for Valentine's Day
Last year, the most popular exes were named Jacob and Sarah. Any bets on the names that will take the top spots this year?
By San Antonio Zoo
Punxsutawney Phil makes his 2023 Groundhog Day prediction
Since 1887, people have gathered outside Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to see Phil make his prediction.
By Barry Reeger / AP
Biden, McCarthy meet face-to-face on debt crisis worries
McCarthy had all but invited himself to the White House to start the conversation before a summer debt deadline.
By Susan Walsh / AP