Some Yazidi have managed to escape and reach Kurdish-controlled territory; however, thousands remain trapped in mountains and are being held captive by ISIS.
The state's same-sex marriage ban could be overturned by a Federal appeals court. The opening ceremony of the 9th Gay Games began Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio, bringing thousands of LGBT and straight athletes to the city.
Democrats' chances of holding on to the Montana seat and the Senate overall have deteriorated further with Sen. John Walsh's decision to drop out of the U.S. Senate race.
Russian troops and armor have gathered along Ukraine's borders. Russia threatens to escalate the situation in Eastern Ukraine by hinting at sending forces over the border.
Cleveland will host the 2016 Republican National Convention in late June. Almost two years before the event is to be held, the Republican National Committee has decided where it will hold the 2016 Republican National Convention: Cleveland.
The U.S. has already begun airstrikes against ISIS positions near the Kurdish capital of Erbil. As the crisis in Iraq continues to deteriorate, President Barack Obama has allowed for humanitarian aid drops for Iraq's beleaguered minorities as well as limited air strikes against advancing ISIS forces.
The "Harry Potter" author reached out to Cassidy Stay after finding her story online. Cassidy Stay survived a horrible ordeal early in July when she lost her family in a shooting.
Maduro has promised to build an orphanage for Palestinian children and will ask permission from the Palestinian state to find Venezuelan foster parents for some children.
Hackers disrupted state television in one Chinese city with various dissenting messages and images, sending the government scrambling to contain the situation.
