By Don Gonyea
A new immigration bill is expected to be introduced in the U.S. Senate next week. One big hurdle toward that was cleared this week when the United Farm Workers reached a deal with growers that would address wages and caps the number of visas allowed for new workers.
By Louisa Lim
North Korea has cut its last military hotlines with South Korea and yet again stepped up its rhetoric, rattling nerves in the region.
By the British Broadcasting Corporation
North Korea says it has put missile units on stand-by to attack US targets in response to US stealth bomber flights over the Korean peninsula.
By Quil Lawrence and Marisa Peñaloza
Many women veterans face the same challenges as men do when they return home, like finding a job job, battling with PTSD and reconnecting with family. But these issues can be harder for women.
By Scott Neuman
When it comes to talking a big game, no one does it better than the North Koreans.
By The Associated Press
Militants staged two deadly suicide attacks Saturday to mark the first full day of U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's visit to Afghanistan, a fresh reminder that insurgents continue to fight and challenges remain as the U.S.-led NATO force hands over the country's security to the Afghans.
By Juan Forero
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, the populist leader of the oil-rich country, has died at age 58.
By the British Broadcasting Corporation
The US is to step up its support for the Syrian opposition as it fights to topple President Bashar al-Assad, Secretary of State John Kerry says.
By Bill Zeeble
Legendary pianist Van Cliburn, the only solo musician of any genre to receive a ticker-tape parade in New York City and the first classical musician to sell a million albums, has died.
By Michele Kelemen
John Kerry sets off Sunday on his first foreign trip as secretary of state, visiting Europe and the Middle East.
