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Fans wait for Senegal's biggest stars to perform at a free hip-hop festival, held in the capital city of Dakar.

Rap City: Sweat, Hope & Hip-Hop In Dakar

Around the world, hip-hop gives a voice to the voiceless. Our photo essay spotlights rappers in Senegal, who shout out their frustrations about living in poverty and their dreams of a better future.

A look at the new budget deal that would raise the debt ceiling

The White House and House Republicans have a deal on the debt ceiling. What remains to be done — and what are the roadblocks — ahead of a vote this week in the House?

A Dark And Stormy Night: Why We Love The Gothic

Inspired by the new film Crimson Peak, critic Genevieve Valentine digs into our enduring love for stormy nights, eerie castles, romantically exotic monsters, swooning maidens and all things Gothic.

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, and other senators arrive at the chamber for votes at the U.S. Capitol on September 6.

Up First briefing: Romney won't run again; prepare for hurricanes; immigration growth

Senator Mitt Romney says he won't seek reelection. How to prepare for a hurricane. The U.S. immigration population hits a record high.

French President Emmanuel Macron (left) shakes hands with President Trump, next to first lady Melania Trump, during the annual Bastille Day military parade in Paris on July 14, 2017. Trump is hosting Macron in Washington this week for the first official state visit of his presidency.

'A Close Personal Relationship' Under Pressure As Trump Hosts France's Macron

While President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron share personal chemistry, their bond may be tested on issues such as strategy in Syria, the Iran nuclear deal and trade.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Peter Antonacci to lead a new elections fraud office in July 2022, just a few months before Antonacci died inside the Capitol building.

A Florida election fraud chief died last year in the hallway of Ron DeSantis' office

Peter Antonacci, the head of Florida's elections fraud office, had just left a heated meeting when he collapsed in the hallway of the governor's office, according to a newly released investigation.

U.N. Hariri Probe Continues, with New Leadership

The United Nations has appointed a new envoy to continue the investigation into the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq al-Hariri last February. The initial report last fall implicated top Lebanese and Syrian security officials in Hariri's killing.

Musharraf Endures Complaints from All Sides

Pakistan's president Pervez Musharraf has been a U.S. ally since the Sept. 11 attacks, but his hold on power is as tenuous as ever. On Friday, the Pakistani Supreme Court overruled his decision to dismiss the chief justice. Islamists are furious with him. And President Bush accuses him of failing to go after al-Qaida militants.

In this image from a video released by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Filipino sailors, bottom, look after a Chinese coast guard ship with bow number 5203 bumps their supply boat as they approach Second Thomas Shoal, locally called Ayungin Shoal, at the disputed South China Sea on Sunday Oct. 22, 2023.

Philippines says Chinese vessels hit two of its boats near disputed shoal

A Chinese coast guard ship and one of its militia vessels separately bumped a Philippine coast guard ship and a military-run supply boat Sunday off a disputed shoal, Philippine officials said.

House Committees Release Transcripts Of Testimony From Impeachment Inquiry

The House committees conducting the impeachment probe released the first transcripts of closed-door witness interviews. The transcripts included those of the former ambassador to Ukraine.

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