National security adviser Jake Sullivan will visit China next week to meet with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to three people familiar with the matter.Why it matters: The two officials are expected to lay the groundwork for a potential final meeting between President Biden and his Chinese counterpart...

CHICAGO — She's been vice president for 3½ years, but this week Kamala Harris re-introduced herself to the nation as an agent of hope and change — and cast former President Trump as yesterday's news.Why it matters: Harris' promise of a "new way forward" — wrapped in "joy" and an optimistic America defined by freedom...

CHICAGO — Tens of thousands of Democrats are heading home, exhilarated by a convention that surpassed their wildest expectations and added rocket fuel to a campaign that arguably didn't need it.Why it matters: Less than two months ago, the party appeared to be collapsing under the weight of its own candidate...

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Russian air defenses intercepted 11 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow in what the Kremlin described as "one of the largest" drone attacks ever against the capital, according to officials. "Eleven drones were destroyed" over Moscow and its surrounding region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. "This is one of the largest ever attempts to attack

A woman has gone viral for playfully changing her voice to see how her dog would react. Helen, who lives in New York, is the proud owner of Pomsky dog Luna and has an entire TikTok account, @mylunatunes, dedicated to her antics. One particular video has now gone viral as animal lovers were left in

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., the former House speaker, was interrupted twice by pro-Palestinian protesters during a live interview on CBS' “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in Chicago on Tuesday night. Several minutes into the interview, which took place on the second night of the Democratic National Convention, a protester against the war in Gaza

Aug. 21, 2024, 11:55 AM UTC / Source: Reuters By Reuters There could be a long wait for Iranian retaliation against Israel, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards spokesperson Alimohammad Naini said on Tuesday. The Middle East has been bracing for Iran’s avowed retaliation over the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31. Israel has neither

TOKYO — A missing pair of scissors caused more than 200 flights to be canceled or delayed at one of Japan's biggest airports. Staff at a store in the New Chitose Airport reported the missing item Saturday, according to a news release from the airport’s operator, Hokkaido Airports Co. Ltd. As a result, officials at

HONG KONG — A newly released video game from China topped charts worldwide on Wednesday in what was celebrated as a breakthrough for the global projection of Chinese culture even as overseas players raised concerns about censorship during the game’s promotion. Loosely inspired by the 16th century Chinese classical epic “Journey to the West,” the

Michelle and Barack Obama make the case for Kamala Harris. A survey shows Americans are seeking new jobs at the highest rate in a decade. And Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck. Here’s what to know today. The Obamas get Democrats fired up for Harris Former President Barack Obama played the role of

Vice President Kamala Harris has dropped her first two presidential campaign ads speaking to Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander voters, and they focus on health care and anti-Asian hate.  The two spots, shared first with NBC News, are airing both digitally and on television and are part of a larger $90 million media