U.S. targets 'Jihadi John'
WASHINGTON - The United States carried out an air strike in Syria targeting the Islamic State militant known as "Jihadi John," who participated in gruesome videos showing the killings of American and British hostages, officials said.
European shares set for worst week since September after commodity rout
LONDON European shares were set for their biggest weekly fall since September on Friday after commodity prices tumbled to multi-year lows on worries over slower global growth and a glut in supply.
Lebanon mourns bomb victims
BEIRUT - Lebanon's prime minister held an emergency meeting with ministers and military chiefs as his country mourned 43 people killed in a double suicide bombing claimed by Islamic State. Full Article
Texas tries to move past Planned Parenthood
MCALLEN, Texas - Four years after cutting off funding for Planned Parenthood, the state of Texas says it has been able to rebuild its safety net. Independent health experts don't agree. Full Article
Rubio, Cruz clash on immigration
HILTON HEAD, S.C. - Republican presidential rivals Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio exchanged blows over illegal immigration in what could mark the start of a protracted battle between two candidates who have been on the rise. Full Article
Sweden installs first border controls in 20 years
MALMO, Sweden - Swedish police started checking trains for migrants, imposing the first large-scale border controls in two decades, a move criticized by one opposition party as ending a tradition of openness and by others as being too little too late. Full Article | Video
South Korea's smart college dropouts
A growing number of young South Koreans are ditching university and opting for vocational training as a slowing economy makes it hard for graduates to find jobs. As Ju-min Park reports, it's a far cry from the traditional elitist goal to gain a bachelor's degree.
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An anonymous college race problem
Yik Yak, a location-based app that allows users to post anonymously, is a weapon of cruelty. Though Yik Yak often contains banal observations, posts containing racial threats are common as well. Commentary
Time for a rise?
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve officials lined up behind a likely December rate hike with one key central banker saying the risk of waiting too long was now roughly in balance with the risk of moving too soon. Full Article
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