Zika has been sexually transmitted in Texas, CDC confirms
Zika has been sexually transmitted in Texas, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. It is the first known case of the virus being locally acquired in the continental United States in the current outbreak.
Who is Ted Cruz?
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz secured a victory in Monday night's GOP presidential Iowa caucuses, snatching the win from Donald Trump, who had been leading polls there as recently as Saturday. But it's not the first time Cruz has defied expectations.
Hillary Clinton wins Iowa caucuses
Hillary Clinton's razor-thin victory in the Iowa Democratic caucuses sets up a prolonged nomination fight with rival Bernie Sanders as the focus shifts to New Hampshire.
South Korea, Japan condemn planned North Korea satellite launch
North Korea has indicated that it will launch a satellite sometime between February 8-25, a United Nations agency said Tuesday, drawing condemnation from South Korea and Japan.
Australian high court rejects challenge to Nauru detention centers
Australia's High Court has rejected a challenge to the government's right to detain people in government-funded centers on Nauru.
Zika virus sparks 'public health emergency'
The World Health Organization declared a "public health emergency of international concern" Monday over the Zika virus and the health problems that doctors fear it is causing.
January transfer window: China's million-dollar dream of soccer world domination
For well-known soccer players who have given Europe a good run, plying their trades in the ambitious Chinese Super League is becoming a popular career move.
Berlin teen admits fabricating migrant gang-rape story, official says
A Berlin teen who claimed to have been abducted and gang-raped by migrants, sparking angry protests and an international row with Russia, has admitted making up the story and was found to have been staying with a German man instead, an official said Monday.
China cracks down on alleged $7.6 billion Ponzi scheme
Chinese authorities have arrested more than 20 suspects who are accused of involvement in a massive Ponzi scheme that allegedly swindled hundreds of thousands people out of billions of dollars.
America's voting system is crazy -- here's what you need to know
It may be a long, raucous and rambling road to the White House, but choosing the next American president is anything but simple.
