Obama says there was no question among members that NATO has a critical role to play in degrading and eventually defeating Islamic State.
A large earthquake rolled through California's northern Bay Area early Sunday, damaging some buildings, igniting fires, knocking out power to tens of thousands and sending residents running out of their homes in the darkness.
Authorities say one person was shot and critically wounded and seven people arrested early Sunday morning as police used smoke and tear gas to enforce a curfew in the U.S. town of Ferguson, Missouri.
Veteran U.S. actor-comedian Robin Williams was found dead, Aug. 11, at his home in northern California. Suicide is believed to be the cause; he was 63.
Military aircraft also drop humanitarian aid to stranded refugees on Saturday.
President says American planes have dropped emergency supplies to Iraqis threatened by extremists; authorizes 'targeted air strikes'.
Americans celebrate the 238th anniversary of their country's independence from Britain with parades, picnics, fireworks, rodeos and concerts.
Swift gains by radical Sunni militants in Iraq are provoking widespread concerns among U.S. lawmakers of both major political parties. But few are going on record as to what the United States should do in response. VOA Senate correspondent Michael Bowman has the report.
American passion for World Cup football was on full display in Washington as several thousand fans flocked to a popular neighborhood to watch the U.S. national team take on Germany.
The World Cup has begun and the globe's football fans have their attention on Brazil. Here in Washington DC, the coach of the top professional team, DC United, recently provided tips on how to play the world's most popular sport. English audio with Khmer-text subtitles. Please watch and read along.
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