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New members of the Politburo Standing Committee, from left, Han Zheng, Wang Huning, Li Zhanshu, Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Wang Yang, Zhao Leji stand together at Beijing's Great Hall of the People on Wednesday.

In Break With Precedent, No Heir Apparent For China's Xi Jinping

Normally at this stage in a Chinese president's tenure, a successor would be obvious. But not for President Xi Jinping. That has left to speculation he might want to hold onto power past 2022.

Two civilians carry belongings they collected from their damaged house in the Old City of Mosul, Iraq. The Islamic State controlled the northern Iraqi city for three years before being driven out last year. ISIS no longer controls any cities, but small groups of fighters remain in Iraq and Syria, and are still considered a threat.

Where Did The Islamic State Fighters Go?

The extremist group has lost all its strongholds in its core areas in Iraq and Syria. But some militants are still on the loose and plan to regroup and cause more mayhem.

American astronaut Paul J. Weitz, right, with Joseph P. Kerwin, left and Charles "Pete" Conrad Jr., center. The crew of the first manned Skylab mission is shown in May 1973.

Astronaut Paul Weitz Dies At 85; Veteran Of Skylab And Shuttle Missions

Selected by NASA in 1966, Weitz went on to fly on the first manned Skylab mission and performed vital space walks to fix the stricken station. He later commanded the maiden flight of Challenger.

Adm. Michael Rogers, chief of the U.S. Cyber Command and director of the National Security Agency, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday.

NSA Chief: U.S. Response 'Hasn't Changed The Calculus' Of Russian Interference

Adm. Michael Rogers says Russian President Vladimir Putin has concluded he can continue to meddle in U.S. cyberspace with little price to pay.

Navy Secretary Ray Mabus speaks to a Marine in Afghanistan, 2012.

Navy Secretary Ray Mabus Calls On San Diego

The outgoing secretary of the Navy responded to questions about a controversial decision to drop some of its traditional titles, which has drawn criticism from sailors.

San Diego homicide Capt. David Nisleit talks about the search for a man believed responsible for two murders and two assaults of homeless citizens, July 6, 2016.

David Nisleit Unanimously Confirmed By City Council As San Diego's Next Police Chief

The San Diego City Council on Monday voted unanimously to confirm David Nisleit as the city's next police chief, clearing him to start the job March 2.

Naha Jumper 41, and his father, Moses, 64, chase after some uncooperative animals who keep retreating into the woods. Florida cattle are shy, and face dangers like bears and even Florida panthers.

South Florida's Seminole Cowboys: Cattle Is 'In Our DNA'

Florida, with its lush grasslands, ranks tenth in the nation for its beef cattle herds — nearly 2 million head. And the Seminole Tribe of Florida is a major player in the cattle industry.

Facebook has handed over ads linked to Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election.

Facebook Surrenders Russian-Linked Influence Ads To Congress

Facebook turned over thousands of ads it said ran from 2015 to 2017 and vowed to change its policies to make its service tougher to use again for such interference.

Lt. Col. Khallid Shabazz leads Friday prayer for the Muslim community of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Shabazz is the Army's first division-level Muslim chaplain.

As The Army Grows More Diverse, It Faces A Shortage of Chaplains

The military has made progress diversifying its chaplain corps. But it faces a shortage of chaplains of all faiths.

Composting food scraps is one way to reduce food waste, but preventing excess food in the first place is better, says the EPA.

Grocery Stores Get Mostly Mediocre Scores On Their Food Waste Efforts

A new report, "Supermarkets Fail to Make the Grade in Reducing Food Waste," scores the 10 largest grocery stores on how they handle food waste. No store got an A, but Walmart got a B.

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