UN Head Urges Ceasefire In Syria's Eastern Ghouta Region
A draft cease-fire resolution is being written in the U.N., but there's growing doubt it will get the Security Council's support.

Israeli extremist group takes root in US with fundraising bid
An investigation by AP and the watchdog group Shomrim found that money raised through a U.S. nonprofit has gone to convicted Israeli extremists.
By Avshalom Sassoni / Pool Photo via AP
Afghan women athletes barred from play, fear Taliban threats
Afghan female athletes say Taliban rulers have not just banned all sports for women and girls, they have actively harassed those who once played.
By Ebrahim Noroozi / AP
Alabama Woman Who Joined IS Hopes To Return From Syria Camp
Hoda Muthana said she was brainwashed by online traffickers into joining the Islamic State in 2014 and regrets everything except her young son.
By AP Photo / The News MovementTop Stories

State of emergency declared over violent Atlanta protest
Gov. Brian Kemp's declaration allows him to call up to 1,000 National Guard members to help "subdue riot and unlawful assembly."
By Alex Slitz / Ap
House GOP wastes no time launching investigations
With their new majority in hand, House Republicans have made it clear that government oversight will be a huge focus.
By Jose Luis Magana / AP
Where Gen Z gets its news: Social media
A 2022 poll shows network and cable TV news came in fifth and sixth place, with newspapers dead last.
By Martin Meissner / AP