President-elect Joe Biden's nominee to be the next defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, pledged Tuesday to tackle extremists in the military's own ranks, after some members of the military dressed in civilian clothing took part in the attack on the US Capitol...

There is a heightened urgency to Biden's inaugural speech, as he confronts multiple crises and seeks to bridge a deep political divide.

President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for defense secretary, retired Gen. Lloyd Austin, pledged on Tuesday that he will "uphold the principle of civilian control of the military" if confirmed to the post.

Two more Australian Open players have tested positive for the coronavirus, authorities revealed Wednesday, taking to the number of cases linked to the tennis tournament to 10. It is the latest blow to preparations for the year's first Grand Slam in Melbourne...

Outside a centuries-old stone church in the northern Ethiopian city of Gondar, a drama troupe performed skits hailing the military defeat of the former leaders of the country's Tigray region. As rifle-toting actors danced around chanting actresses, an...

GOP Senate Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and Democratic Senate Leader Charles Schumer (N.Y.) failed to reach a deal on Tuesday on organizing a 50-50 Senate as a fight over the filibuster threatens to drag out the talks for days. The two Senate leaders...