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Retired army general Benny Gantz was tapped after a majority of 61 lawmakers in the 120-member Parliament told President Reuven Rivlin they supported Gantz over Netanyahu.

Without leaving home, many people can complete the census online or over the phone. But the spread of COVID-19 is making it harder for the Census Bureau to reach historically undercounted groups.

The coronavirus outbreak is having an impact on politics. On Capitol Hill, Democrats and Republicans are working to address the crisis, and presidential candidates have cut back on campaign events.

Tani Adewumi's family fled Nigeria after being threatened by Boko Haram. They were living in a homeless shelter when Tani won the primary division at the New York State Scholastic Chess Championship.

The biggest day of voting so far in 2020 wasn't faultless, but it also might have gone much worse. Moves and counter-moves are afoot to influence Americans and protect the vote.

After two failed tries, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to win reelection on Monday. But don't be surprised if there's another inconclusive result.

The agreement follows 18 months of negotiations and comes after a seven-day "reduction in violence" period in Afghanistan. Here's what to know about the agreement and what may come next.

A seven-day "reduction in violence" period has begun in Afghanistan. It is the first tentative step toward a U.S.-Taliban peace agreement and ultimately drawing down American forces.

Rumors and untruths are spreading online — from conspiracy theories about the origin of the virus to outlandish treatments.

As lawmakers consider bills to protect patients against surprise medical bills, doctors have waged a stealth on-the-ground campaign to win over members of Congress. Here's how they did it.