Iran-backed militiamen withdraw from siege of US Embassy in Baghdad as more American troops deployed
High alert at the US Embassy in Baghdad
Shock Waves From American Airstrikes in Iraq May Have Just Begun
The New York TimesOpinion
US Embassy in Baghdad fire damage seen in new photos following militants' attack
Trump Bet He Could Isolate Iran and Charm North Korea. It’s Not That Easy.
Kim Jong Un says North Korea no longer bound by nuclear test moratorium
North Korea threatens to resume nuclear testing
Harry Kazianis: North Korea's Kim has THIS goal in mind (no, he's not crazy). Here's how Trump should respond
Fox NewsOpinion
North Korea Is Not Done Trolling Trump
The New York TimesOpinion
First Hong Kong rally of 2020 ends in clashes
Water Cannons, Tear Gas Disperse First Hong Kong Protests Of 2020 | NBC News
Police, protesters clash in huge New Year's rally in Hong Kong
Rebecca Grant: US-China relations – these 2020 hot-button issues will decide who's number one
Fox NewsOpinion
Hong Kong police fire water cannon and teargas as thousands march on New Year’s Day
Illinois lieutenant governor beats long lines to become one of the first to legally buy weed in the state
Legal weed in Illinois: How the first day of recreational marijuana sales unfolded
Illinois rings in New Year's Day with its first legal recreational marijuana sales
Column: Legal marijuana creates huge opportunities in the Southland. Why aren’t more listening?
Chicago TribuneOpinion
Legal weed sales begin in Illinois as state pardons more than 11,000 marijuana convictions
In apparent appeal to President Trump, imprisoned Rod Blagojevich argues today’s Democrats would have impeache
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Asks For Immunity From Corruption Charges
Rudy Giuliani threatens to ‘do demonstrations and lectures’ at Trump impeachment trial
GOP's Susan Collins breaks ranks with Mitch McConnell
Toxic impeachment fight leaves unfinished business for Congress in 2020
2020 predictions: Trump will lose — if not in the Senate, then with the voters | TheHill
The HillOpinion
Kayleigh McEnany: Trump winning, Democrats whining — president achieved in 2019 despite obstruction
Fox NewsOpinion
Coast Guard suspends search for 5 fishermen after boat sinks off Alaska island
Poll: Biden remains ahead of Sanders by 10 points | TheHill
Trump administration's compromise vape ban provokes public health outcry

New year's apology from Pope Francis
Pope Francis apologizes for losing his patience after slapping woman’s hand
Pope Francis Apologizes After Slapping Away a Clinging Pilgrim
Pope: Sorry I lost patience with hand-shaker who yanked me
The San Diego Union-TribuneOpinion
Pope Francis apologizes for slapping a woman's hand away after her rough grab
Australia fires: NSW declares week-long state of emergency
Australians urged to evacuate as fires show no sign of stopping
Australia wildfires: I leapt into dam and kept my head under the water as fire raged
State of emergency declared: people urged to leave dozens of towns
Sydney Morning HeraldLocal coverage
Australia orders mass evacuation of fire-ravaged towns before heatwave

Cities around the world welcome in 2020 with fireworks
German zoo fire kills over 30 animals, including apes, monkeys and bats
Dozens of animals killed as fire tears through monkey enclosure at Germany's Krefeld Zoo
Germany zoo fire kills more than 30 animals, may have been sparked by New Year's Eve 'sky lanterns'
New Year's Zoo Fire Kills More Than 30 Animals, Including Orangutans And Gorillas, In Germany | TIME
Krefeld Zoo primates as sanctuary burns down
Ghosn carried spare French passport while out on bail in Japan: NHK
Dow Jones Futures Signal Stock Market Rally Gains: Tesla Deliveries Loom For Tesla Stock; Google, Disney Test Support
PlayStation Plus January 2020 free games announced
January’s Free PS Plus Games: Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and Goat Simulator
'UNCHARTED: The Nathan Drake Collection' Will be Free to Download on PlayStation Plus
'Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection' is free on PS Plus in January
January's PlayStation Plus offerings include a collection of three Uncharted games and Goat Simulator
Bobbi Kristina Brown's 'controlling' ex-fiancée Nick Gordon dies from suspected drugs overdose
'A Quiet Place Part II' trailer is out. Can you spot the WNY landmarks?

BTS kick off 2020 in NYC's Time Square, with army bombs waving in air
David Stern's legacy: A timeline of his most important acts as commissioner of the NBA
Former NBA commissioner David Stern dies at 77
With the passing of David Stern, we lost a leader who saved the Kings for Sacramento
Sacramento BeeOpinion
Statements from Disney Chairman & CEO Bob Iger, ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro on NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern
Jerry Reinsdorf reflects on bond with the late David Stern
Baylor QB Charlie Brewer evaluated for neck injury after Sugar Bowl exit
Georgia vs. Baylor, Sugar Bowl 2020 score: Bulldogs rely on defense, breakout WR performance for victory
Baylor Club prepares for Sugar Bowl watch party
Baylor quotable: Matt Rhule gives update on Charlie Brewer, says the Bears need to do a better job protecting him
The Dallas Morning NewsLocal coverage