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Khan, a Muslim-American lawyer, was thrust into the spotlight after speaking at the Democratic convention about his soldier son who was killed Iraq in 2004.

They are a concise lesson in world history, reflecting wars won and lost, economic growth and decline and a country's overall standing in the world.

A State Department official says the U.S. will admit even more Syrians next year. The program continues despite complaints that Islamist militants could slip in amid the legitimate refugees.

Camp Century was a research station and test site for deploying nuclear missiles before it was abandoned under the ice in the '60s. Scientists say pollutants left behind may spread as the ice melts.

After refusing to back the House speaker Tuesday, Trump took a step toward healing the party rift by issuing words of support to powerful GOP members who've sought to distance themselves from him.

South Africa may lift a ban on the domestic trade of rhino horn. Rhino farmers say the moratorium hasn't stopped poaching, while critics say ending the ban amounts to an OK of illegal smuggling.

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The Republican nominee has 21 fundraisers planned in the next 31 days — but amid falling poll numbers and a series of stumbles, some big Republican donors may not contribute to Trump's campaign.

The African National Congress has lost key races in municipal elections following a series of corruption scandals. It has governed South Africa since the country's first post-apartheid vote in 1994.

The changes to the GOP platform also highlight a rare instance where Trump agrees with President Obama's policy.