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A U.N. peacekeeper stands guard in central Darfur on June 19. The town, a former rebel bastion, was recently captured by Sudanese government forces. The top U.S. diplomat in Sudan, Steven Koutsis, visited Darfur last month to assess security before the Trump administration decides whether to lift sanctions.

For Sudan, A Looming Deadline On Possible Lifting Of U.S. Sanctions

Before leaving office, President Obama suspended some sanctions on Sudan. By July 12, the Trump administration has to decide whether or not to stick with this approach.

Corinne Manley (left), veterinarian Kat Salcetti, Dominic Deluna, and dog mom Trochie Riley and her son watch as Salcetti takes off Momo's collar. Volunteer veterinarians and vet techs from Houston clinics were treating injuries, giving out warm towels to the soaking wet animals, and cleaning and disinfecting them from the dirty water.

Houston Shelter Offers Respite For Pets And Their Owners Displaced By Harvey

Before a convention center opened its doors and volunteer care to pets, their owners had to make a tough choice: Take shelter or stay with animals in floodwaters. But anxiety looms around what's next.

Lawmakers On Capitol Hill Expected To Clash Over Competing Tax Bills

Senate Republicans released their version of a tax overhaul. On the House side, representatives will debate their measure next week. There's a lot to do if they want to honor the president's deadline.

The Treasury Department data comes as tax revenue has fallen and federal spending continues to rise.

U.S. National Debt Hits Record $22 Trillion

Federal deficits are now expected to average $1.2 trillion, or 4.4 percent of gross domestic product — far higher than the average over the past 50 years.

T.I., Cardi B and Chance the Rapper sit in judgment on Netflix's <em>Rhythm + Flow</em>.

'Rhythm + Flow' Remixes The Rules For Reality TV

Netflix's rap-competition reality show dispenses with many tired tropes of the genre and infuses it with winning energy.

Defense Secretary Mark told NPR on Monday that the U.S. has the constitutional authority to strike Iranian proxies in Iraq and Iran on its home soil in retaliation for attacks on American forces.

Esper: U.S. Could Strike Iran Or Proxies 'Where Legally Available And Appropriate'

In an interview with NPR on Monday, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said if U.S. troops or interests are threatened, the U.S. will have the right to retaliate.

A Chilean military convoy patrols the streets of the capital of Santiago on the fourth day of unrest on Tuesday.

In Chile, Protesters Continue To Defy The President And Military

The country has been gripped by mass demonstrations and planned union strikes over inequality, prompting President Sebastián Piñera to offer economic reforms.

South Shore Beach: Advocates Push For Relocation After Years Of Debate, But Funding Remains Unclear

South Shore Park in Bay View overlooks Lake Michigan. But while its greenspace and pavilion may be Milwaukee County Park gems, South Shore's beach has…

Limericks

Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: Cardio Checkmate, Buzz Killand Tortilla Tale.

Embattled New York mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner attends a news conference Thursday in New York.

Pelosi Says Weiner Should 'Get A Clue'; Popularity Dives In NYC

Democrat Anthony Weiner's path to the New York City mayor's office got a lot more complicated Thursday, just two days after he asserted that new revelations of his lewd online conduct would not chase him from the race for his party's nomination.

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