Pompeo Makes Surprise Trip To Iraq Amid Tensions With Iran
Pompeo said he met with the country's leaders "to reinforce our friendship" and "underline the need for Iraq to protect diplomatic facilities."

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

Avian flu leaps from birds to mink, raising fears about virus ability
This isn't the first time the highly transmittable H5N1 virus has been detected in mammals.
By Sergei Grits / AP
First pill to treat postpartum depression could be available this year
The FDA is reviewing Zuranolone, which is a 14-day oral treatment for adults with postpartum depression or major depressive disorder.
By Seth Wenig / AP
China says it was smeared in Biden's State of the Union speech
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning called out the U.S. in a briefing following President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.
By Jacquelyn Martin / AP