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The new bailout plan for Greece calls for a steep sales-tax increase on the Aegean Islands, raising fears it could harm tourism, one of the few sectors that's been doing well.

Since the country's long fight against Tamil separatists ended, the economy and democracy have advanced. But for thousands of civilians displaced by war, the fight to recover their land continues.

A 40-foot inflatable "minion" — the yellow, unintelligible sidekicks from the Despicable Me movies who recently were given their own spinoff — broke loose and blocked traffic in Dublin this week.

For the first time in nearly 10 years, the comedian will be questioned under oath about allegations of sexual assault. A judge has set a date of Oct. 9.

The $8.5 billion project includes a new 22-mile channel to allow two-way traffic and the deepening and widening of other parts of the canal to accommodate larger vessels.

Donald Trump and nine rivals are in the main Fox News debate at 9 p.m. ET. Seven other Republican candidates, including Lindsey Graham and Bobby Jindal, will take part in a prelude event.

Ever notice how some people from the distant past turned their backs to the camera?

The way one fifth of Iowa's residents get health care is about to change. The governor is putting Medicaid in the hands of private insurance companies, and 11 firms are vying for that business.

Parmesan and Dutch cheese, Spanish ham, fruits, vegetables — all reportedly became fodder for the wheels of steamrollers and the flames of incinerators Thursday.

Last year the nation's pediatricians said middle and high schoolers shouldn't start school before 8:30 a.m., so they can get much-needed sleep. But almost all schools start before that, the CDC finds.