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The statement said Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was "transported in a vehicle" but "his health status was unknown."Â (AP Photo/Militant video, File)

Islamic State leader breaks months-long silence with threat to Israel

Kelly Cohen, Curt Mills · December 26, 2015 5:59 pm

This image made from video made available by Al-Mayadeen, government-controlled Syrian Television, which has been verified and is consistent with other AP reporting shows, drone footage allegedly showing Syrian army airstrikes targeting Zahran Allouch. (Al-Mayadeen via AP video)

Syrian rebel group leader slain, replaced

Kelly Cohen · December 26, 2015 4:44 pm

UN Syria mediator Staffan de Mistura plans to bring together representatives of the Syrian government and "the broadest possible spectrum of the Syrian opposition and others," his spokesman said. (AP Photo/Mehmet Shakir, File)

UN hopes to relaunch Syrian peace talks January 25

Kelly Cohen · December 26, 2015 4:29 pm

ATF: Fire at Houston mosque ‘appears suspicious’

Kelly Cohen · December 26, 2015 3:58 pm

Security forces apprehended suspect who gained unauthorized entry into Yokota Air Base. (AP Photo/Ken Moritsugu)

National Security

‘Suspicious package’ closes U.S. air base in Japan for three hours

Kelly Cohen · December 26, 2015 3:38 pm

Police said they will step up surveillance of public places where large crowds are expected, including transportation spots. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)

Tip causes Vienna police to step up security

Kelly Cohen · December 26, 2015 3:32 pm

"Two hundred and fifty rounds, that's more than a guy who plays in the PGA tour plays," Trump said. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Trump continues Christmas Twitter attack on Jeb Bush

Kelly Cohen · December 25, 2015 8:52 pm

The indictment brought against Rezaian charges that he collected sensitive information regarding Iranian "internal and foreign policy" and then later handed it over to "individuals with hostile intent." (AP Photo)Â

National Security

Washington Post correspondent held in Iranian jail gets Christmas Day visit from family

Kelly Cohen · December 25, 2015 8:38 pm

Sanders: Trump is trying to divide, scare middle class

Kelly Cohen · December 25, 2015 6:08 pm

Bristol Palin, who turned 25 in October and is a vocal advocate of sexual abstinence before marriage, tweeted Thursday that her "heart just doubled" at the birth of her new baby girl, Sailor Grace. (AP Photo)

Bristol Palin welcomes second child

Kelly Cohen · December 25, 2015 5:26 pm

The change comes as the Missouri legislature passed its own law prohibiting compliance with the Real ID Act in 2005. Illinois complained about the cost of compliance with the federal law. (AP Photo)

Real ID: Feds say Missouri, Illinois licenses no longer compliant

Kelly Cohen · December 25, 2015 5:02 pm

Video: U.S. troops sing ’12 days of Christmas’

Kelly Cohen · December 25, 2015 4:17 pm