Global virus toll passes 1.5 million as nations plan for vaccine
Former US presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton have volunteered to take a vaccine on camera if it will help promote public confidence.
Sasha Obama's friend takes down viral TikTok dance video
Sasha, whose full name is Natasha, is seen showing off her dance moves to Pop Hunna's Adderall (Corvette Corvette).
Meghan Markle miscarriage: Other celebrities who openly spoke up about their tragic loss
Michelle Obama admitted that the lack of conversations around miscarriages made her think it was her fault.
US President-elect Joe Biden presents security and foreign policy team
As more members of his Republican Party came out demanding an end to the impasse, Trump signed off on the GSA move, effectively admitting defeat.
Trump finally agrees to Biden transition - but still not conceding
The sudden break in Trump's dogged attempt to deny Biden's win came after Michigan became the latest state to certify its results.
US Election: Biden to start naming cabinet picks Tuesday as Trump resists
Trump's refusal to concede has raised concerns that he could cause long-term damage to Americans' trust in the voting system
Xi Jinping touts China's huge economy as base of free trade in APEC speech
It was not immediately clear if Trump, wounded by his election loss to Joe Biden, would take part in the summit or send a high level delegate in his place.
Israel air strikes in Syria kill three troops, hit Iranian targets
Israel has carried out hundreds of air and missile strikes on Syria since the civil war broke out in 2011.
China to push trade agenda at APEC summit as US retreats
The APEC forum, held online this year because of the pandemic, brings together 21 Pacific Rim countries including the world's two biggest economies.
Biden speaks to Trump allies Netanyahu, Modi
Biden's first calls took place with US allies who had tense ties with Trump including German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Why Montel Williams won't like his former romance with Kamala Harris is in news again
Twitter users expressed surprise after discovering that the two used to be a couple two decades ago.
Barack Obama dedicates 'A Promised Land' to Michelle and daughters; gushes about family
Meanwhile, Barack Obama quipped he would not return to politics because then his wife Michelle would leave him.
Trump - for a moment - alludes to election defeat
In a tweet Sunday morning, Trump appeared accidentally to acknowledge Joe Biden's victory.
Barack Obama likens India opposition figure to inept student
In the book, "Promised Land," which comes out Tuesday, Obama writes that Rahul Gandhi has "a nervous, unformed quality about him.
US election drama: When Jenna Bush welcomed Malia, Sasha Obama to White House
Jenna Bush recently said she and her sister Barbara "loved" passing the first-daughter torch to Malia and Sasha Obama 12 years ago.
Huge China-backed trade pact to be signed at Southeast Asian Summit
Once signed, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will be the world's largest trade pact in terms of GDP, according to analysts.
Biden taps longtime aide Ron Klain as White House chief of staff
Under former US president Barack Obama, Ron Klain coordinated the White House response to the Ebola crisis in 2014.
UK and Ireland congratulate Biden via phone calls
Biden and top Democrats have warned that Johnson can forget about a UK-US trade deal if Brexit scuppers the hard-won peace brokered by the US.
US justice chief authorises probes into vote fraud claims
Justice Department policy has been to hold back any federal involvement until vote tallies are certified, recounts completed and races concluded.
Who is Vivek Murthy? Biden selects fired surgeon general to head coronavirus task force
Biden is set to take his first step forward in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic with the announcement of a 12-member coronavirus taskforce on Monday.
From 'love' to 'thug': Biden win to change US-North Korea dynamic
On the campaign trail, Biden said he would not meet with Kim without preconditions and accused Trump of "emboldening" the North Korean leader.
US election result: Donald Trump's waxwork at Madame Tussauds London gets makeover
The 45th and current president of the US lost the 2020 elections to Joe Biden, who will start his 4-year term in January 2021.
Joe Biden's little known India connection explained
The US president-elect Joe Biden's Irish cousins recently gathered under a pop art-style mural of him to celebrate his victory.
Biden win forces Mexico to rebuild complicated US ties
Even if Biden cancels Trump's planned construction of a border wall, strict restrictions against undocumented migration will continue.
Joe Biden wins White House, ending Donald Trump presidency
An insurmountable lead in Pennsylvania took Biden, 77, over the top in the state-by-state count that decides the presidency.
US Election: Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young treats poll workers
Young treated poll workers to lunch in Georgia, one of the all-important swing states.
NBA news: LeBron James is not happy with the short break before the 2020-21 season starts
The Lakers had to play all the way to the 2019-2020 finals, leaving them with a very short off-season.
US election: Who asks Donald Trump to concede defeat Ivanka or Jared Kushner?
US president Donald Trump offered little indication on Friday that he was prepared to concede defeat.
US Elections: Sarah McBride to become nation's first transgender state senator
McBride was also the first transgender trainee in the White House at the time of her internship during Obama's presidency.
Jill Biden: Who is the potential First Lady of the USA
Mrs. Biden built a strong and steady career in teaching, describing herself as a "lifelong educator" with two master's degrees as well as a doctorate in education