Obama knocks Trump, voices optimism
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama took aim at Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump and accused critics of playing into the hands of Islamic State in his last State of the Union speech.
Iran released U.S. sailors in international waters
DUBAI - Iran released ten U.S. sailors on Wednesday after holding them overnight, bringing a swift end to an incident that had rattled nerves days ahead of the expected implementation of a landmark nuclear accord between Tehran and world powers.
Turkey detains Russian ISIS suspects
ISTANBUL - Turkish authorities detained three Russian nationals suspected of links with Islamic State following a suicide bomb attack in Istanbul that killed 10 tourists, according to media reports. Full Article
Penn not to be investigated over Chapo meet
MEXICO CITY - Mexico is not directly investigating actors Sean Penn and Kate del Castillo for secretly meeting with drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, but will look into the circumstances. Full Article
St. Louis Rams green-lit for move to LA
HOUSTON - The St. Louis Rams are headed to Los Angeles and the San Diego Chargers have an option to join them after NFL owners voted to end the league's 21-year absence in the United States' second-largest TV market. Full Article
Powerball hits $1.5 billion, largest-ever jackpot
The Powerball lottery jackpot climbed to $1.5 billion, making it the largest-ever U.S. lottery prize as well as the world's biggest potential jackpot for a single winner, according to lottery officials. Full Article
Migrant at Dunkirk camp: "Hell on earth is here"
Thousands of migrants live in 'desperate and unacceptable' conditions in a camp near Dunkirk, France as they seek a new route to Britain. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).
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Renewed hope for Iranian prisoners
WASHINGTON - For 12 Iranians imprisoned or facing charges in the U.S. for violating economic sanctions, the thawing of relations offers hope of an early release. Full Article
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