Iraq Troops Make Headway in Mosul Assault

Iraqi forces have recaptured a number of villages on the first day of an offensive to retake the western half of the city of Mosul from the Islamic State group.

The White House has attempted to clarify remarks by President Trump in which he appeared to suggest Sweden had suffered a recent security incident related to immigration.

New research suggests cancer could be tackled more effectively by putting patients into a state similar to that of a hibernating bear.