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Three Americans Detained in N. Korea 'Getting Desperate'

The Obama Administration says it is doing what it can to secure the releases of three Americans being held in North Korea.

U.S. Halts Air Strikes in Iraq

President Obama says America doesn't have a strategy to deal with the growing threat in the Middle East.

Chiquita Stresses Merge With Fyffes Will Achieve $20 Million In Savings

Chiquita and Fyffes are pushing for support for their merger. In a letter to stockholders, the companies stressed the deal would achieve an additional $20 million in annual savings by 2016.

American Journalist Released by Islamic Militants

A U.S. journalist held captive for nearly two years is back in America and says he's overwhelmed with emotion.

American ISIS Supporter Killed In Syria

Officials say an American who died last weekend in Syria was an ISIS militant. Many Americans have joined extremists overseas. Still, some of Douglas McCain's family members are having trouble believing he was one of them.

President Obama Speaks Out Against ISIS

New U.S. airstrikes Wednesday night against ISIS terrorists in Iraq. The strikes come as President Obama blasts the terror group over the murder of an American journalist.

ISIS Claims to Have Murdered Journalist, Threatens Another

ISIS terrorists claim to have beheaded an American journalist, and are threatening the life of a second journalist.

Iraqi Prime Minister Steps Down

Prime Minster Nouri Al-Maliki is giving up his post. He says he won't be the cause of any bloodshed, and believes his decision to step down will protect the country's interest.

U.S. Considers Evacuating Refugees in Iraq

The White House is considering whether it's feasible to evacuate the 10,000 to 20,000 Iraqis hiding from the militants on a mountain.

U.S. Increases Military Action in Iraq

The United States military is firing off more air strikes against ISIS, also known as ISIL, militants.

Charlotte Man Loses Family to Ebola

Sah Kanda hasn't been to Liberia in 15 years, but now finds himself in the middle of the worst Ebola outbreak ever.

President Obama Authorizes Air Strikes In Iraq

President Obama is ready to launch air strikes on Iraq but he says the US will not be getting into another war there.

President Obama Authorizes Targeted Air Strikes in Iraq

President Obama has authorized U.S. air strikes on Iraq, but says the U.S. will not be getting into another war in the country.

Edward Snowden To Stay In Russia Three More Years

Edward Snowden's lawyer says Russia is granting him permission to stay for three more years.

Russia Releases List Of Banned Imports

The list just came out on imports being banned by Russia and US agriculture products are the target.

Russian Criminals Steal More Than 1 Billion Username Password Combinations

We're following the latest on the massive Russian security breach. A Russian cyber gang is now in possession of 1.2 billion internet user names and password combinations.

U.N. Considers Peace Resolution For Permanent Cease-Fire In Gaza

Several Ambassadors to the United Nations are meeting this morning to consider a resolution that calls for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza.

General Killed in Afghan Attack Identified

Major General Harold Greene was from New York state. He had been helping Afghan soldiers take over control from coalition forces.

Israel and Hamas Agree on 72-Hour Cease Fire

The truce comes after two deadly attacks in Jerusalem. A pedestrian was killed when a man used a bulldozer to flip over a city bus. A soldier was also killed.