New Univision initiative urges Hispanic viewers to register to vote

Univision is embarking on a new effort to register its Hispanic viewers and encourage them to vote in the presidential election.

Apple, FBI Wage War of Words

Apple CEO Tim Cook and FBI Director James Comey are the standard-bearers in a national debate over the balance between security and privacy, playing out as much in the court of public opinion as the court of law.

Italy Quietly Agrees to Armed U.S. Drone Missions Over Libya

Rome last month began allowing armed American drones to fly out of a Sicilian airbase for military operations against Islamic State in Libya and across North Africa.

Bombings in Syria Kill Nearly 130 People

The attacks in areas loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad come as Russia- and Iran-backed forces moved closer to encircling rebels in the northern city of Aleppo.

Samsung debuts its first VR camera, the Gear 360

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U.S. Fights Encryption---and Also Helps Develop It

Several federal agencies are developing tools of secure communication to protect the military and pro-democracy activists abroad, even as the FBI battles Apple for access to an encrypted iPhone.

'Broke' 50 Cent ordered to court after flashing cash online

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Cameron Plans June 23 Vote on EU Membership

U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron said he planned to hold a vote on the country's membership in the EU on June 23, starting the countdown to a possible landmark decision.

U.S. Says Marketing Is Reason Apple Won't Help Unlock Attacker's Phone

The Justice Department said Apple's refusal to help open a phone used by one of the San Bernardino, Calif., shooters was partly based on the company's marketing concerns, not on solid legal grounds.

Deal Paves Way for U.K. Vote on EU Membership

British Prime Minister David Cameron struck a deal with European Union leaders on demands for a changed relationship with the EU, opening the way for Britain to hold a historic vote on whether to remain in the club.

U.S. Says Marketing Is Reason Apple Won't Help Unlock Attacker's Phone

The Justice Department said Apple's refusal to help open a phone used by one of the San Bernardino, Calif., shooters was partly based on the company's marketing concerns, not on solid legal grounds.

China sacks its stock market boss

China has dismissed its top market regulator after a series of policy missteps that contributed to a massive stock selloff.

Pope Says Contraception Can Be Acceptable in Zika-Hit Areas

Pope Francis said the use of contraception could be justified in regions hit by the Zika virus, a stance that could reignite a debate over the church's prohibition of the use of condoms to fight AIDS.

Facebook takes Apple's side in privacy fight with FBI

Facebook is the latest Silicon Valley company to stand with Apple, which is fighting an order to help the FBI break into the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters.

Obama Hopes Cuba Visit Will Help Protect Policy

President Barack Obama's trip is intended to try to demonstrate progress in his embattled strategy of engaging America's adversaries at a time of turmoil in the Middle East and rising tensions with Russia and China.

Amazon Studios acquires Woody Allen's next film

Amazon Studios has acquired the next movie by Woody Allen, the man behind "Annie Hall," "Manhattan" and "Blue Jasmine."

U.S., Apple Dig In for Court Fight Over Encryption

Washington and Silicon Valley geared up for a high-stakes legal battle over a phone used by one of the San Bernardino, Calif., terrorists, a contest each side views as a must-win in their long fight over security versus privacy.

President Obama Plans Historic Visit to Cuba in March

President Barack Obama will travel to Cuba next month, according to a U.S. official, in the first such visit by a sitting American president in 88 years.

Venezuela hiking gas prices for the first time in 20 years

For two decades, Venezuelans have paid just pennies at the pump.