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The United States has expanded its airstrikes against ISIS into Libya, bombing targets in the coastal city of Sirte, U.S. officials said Monday.

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There's a new way to enjoy Hunan's mountainous landscapes -- though you might be too terrified to appreciate the stunning views.

As an only child growing up in Japan, photographer Izumi Miyazaki often let her imagination roam free.

UNESCO has placed five World Heritage Sites in Libya on its list of locations in danger, citing "damage caused by the conflict affecting the country and the threat of further damage it poses."

On what appears to be a residential street on the outskirts of Havana, the tan building with a guard gate seems out of place.

Rio Douro roughly translates from Portuguese as "river of gold."

Jabhat al-Nusra, one of the biggest jihadist groups in Syria, has cut its ties with al Qaeda, and changed its name.

What do Russians think of the U.S. presidential candidates? CNN's Clare Sebastian asked people in Moscow what their views are on Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

Back in 2007, Nike unveiled an ad campaign promoting the U.S. women's soccer team ahead of the World Cup Finals in China with the tagline "The Greatest Team You've Never Heard Of."

The killing happened in broad daylight.

The state of Rio de Janeiro will deploy nearly 14,000 security officers -- about a third more than previously planned -- during the coming Olympic and Paralympic Games, Military Police General Commander Edison Duarte said Monday.

At least a dozen African National Congress (ANC) politicians have been killed in the lead up to South Africa's election. CNN's David McKenzie reports.

Hong Kong residents are waking up to a city on virtual lockdown as Typhoon Nida, which made landfall in the early hours of Tuesday local time, continues to lash the region.

A long-time FBI employee with top secret security clearance faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to being an agent of the Chinese government.

A Marine veteran says he was kicked out of a store in New Orleans because he had a service dog.

CNN's Gary Tuchman looks at the dangers of riding in a hot air balloon and what it takes to safely fly one.

JoJo Fletcher is engaged!

Donald Trump is complaining.

The Texas hot air balloon company involved in a crash that killed 16 people has suspended operations.