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Fire consumed a high-rise apartment tower in west London overnight. The London Fire Brigade says there have been a number of fatalities.

Christians in Minya province have faced long-running tensions with their Muslim neighbors over an issue central to their survival as a community — whether they can build churches.

Multiple people were shot in Alexandria, Va., according to police. Multiple news organizations are reporting that a congressional baseball practice was being held and that there are injuries.

Given the rancor and acrimony that has defined Washington in recent years, the Congressional Baseball Game has been a welcome respite. On Wednesday, that peace and civility was shattered.

It's one of the largest human rights class-action settlements in Australian history. The Manus Island camp, an all-male facility, has for years been blasted by rights groups for its conditions.

The shooter opened fire at a UPS facility just as the workday was getting underway, prompting chaos at the company's building. A company spokesman says the gunman was a current UPS employee.

As expected, the central bank voted to increase the rate a quarter point, following its two-day meeting. Though rates are still historically low, the hike means higher borrowing costs for consumers.

Before a gunman opened fire at a park in Virginia on Wednesday, residents were focused on morning workouts and getting coffee. Members of Congress were playing baseball. Then they all dove for cover.

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson wants flexibility as he tries to improve ties with Russia. The Senate wants to make sure the Trump administration doesn't change course without congressional buy-in.

Two judicial nominees' blogging dominated their confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The posts featured conspiracy theories and an ad hominem attack on a Supreme Court justice.