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Retired Gen. John Abizaid was the top U.S. commander in the Middle East as head of Central Command from July 2003 to March 2007.

Trump Nominates Retired Gen. John Abizaid To Be Ambassador To Saudi Arabia

The former CENTCOM commander is best known for overseeing the Iraq War. The president's pick highlights the importance placed on the military partnership between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.

The offshore oil drilling platform 'Gail,' operated by Venoco, Inc., is shown off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif. in 2009. A Trump administration plan to greatly expand offshore drilling is on hold after a setback in court.

Trump Administration Puts Offshore Drilling Plan On Hold After Setback In Court

The Trump administration is delaying efforts to boost offshore oil and gas drilling in the wake of a recent court setback. The plans have been controversial, even in Republican-held states.

If Drones Had 'Claws,' They Might Be Able To Fly For Longer

Small drones have a problem — their battery life runs out relatively quickly. A team of roboticists says it has created special landing gear that can help conserve precious battery life.

The Stratolaunch — the world's largest plane by wingspan — took its first flight on Saturday above the Mojave Desert in California.

With A Wingspan Wider Than A Football Field, The World's Largest Plane Takes Flight

The Stratolaunch is the world's largest plane by wingspan. During its first test flight on Saturday, the plane reached an altitude of 17,000 feet and a speed of 189 mph.

Rush hour on Interstate 10 in El Paso, Texas. A federal report suggests America's interstates are worn, overused and highly congested. It also recommends billions of dollars in fixes.

More Potholes, Traffic Jams On The Horizon Unless Interstates Are Fixed, Report Finds

A federal report suggests America's interstates are worn, overused and highly congested. It also recommends billions of dollars in fixes.

A sedan, believed to carry North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, leaves a train station with a convoy in Beijing. Kim is making a four-day trip to China in what's likely an effort to coordinate with his only major ally ahead of a summit with President Trump that could happen early this year.

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Goes To China

Chinese President Xi Jinping invited Kim for the four-day visit. The two leaders could use the visit to coordinate ahead of a second summit between the U.S. and North Korea.

James Ingram is seen at the 2014 Ebony Magazine Power 100 Gala at the Avalon Hollywood. Ingram died at the age of 66.

Award-Winning R&B Singer James Ingram Dies At 66

The Grammy-winning artist rose to prominence in the 1980s and enjoyed several successful collaborations with other artists. He had two No. 1 hits on the Billboard charts.

In Mexico, Dozens Killed In Gasoline Pipeline Explosion

A gasoline pipeline in the Mexican state of Hidalgo exploded Friday evening, killing more than 60 people and leaving many more injured. The pipeline had been illegally tapped by gasoline thieves.

Felix Tshisekedi holds the constitution after being sworn in Thursday as president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Felix Tshisekedi Is Sworn In As Congo's President

Tshisekedi was declared the winner of last month's disputed election. Some groups allege that the opposition leader struck a deal with Congo's outgoing president.

Teachers in Denver Public Schools voted to authorize a strike late Tuesday.

Denver Teachers Vote To Authorize A Strike

After more than a year of negotiating with the school district, Denver teachers could begin a strike as soon as Jan. 28. It would be the city's first teacher strike in almost 25 years.

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