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Terry Branstad served more than 22 non-consecutive years as governor of Iowa, helping shift the state's politics to the right. Now he heads to China to steward a delicate diplomatic relationship.

As the remaining flood survivors continue to be airlifted out of towns cut off by flooding, the focus is beginning to shift to recovery. Specifically on

President Trump spoke to Democratic leaders in Congress over the weekend about gun control, but the two sides have not yet found agreement.

This was a big year for corporate mergers, with $3 trillion worth of deals announced worldwide. Analysts say the strong acquisitive trend is expected to continue into next year.

The winning image, taken by Australian photographer Warren Richardson, shows a man passing a baby through a razor-wire fence at the Hungarian-Serbian border.

Brian Deese led President Barack Obama's auto rescue and managed Obama's climate policy. But then Deese went to work for an investment giant so many progressives are opposed to his appointment.

In a major shakeup, Lewis D'Vorkin steps down as editor in chief of the newspaper. He will be replaced by veteran Chicago journalist Jim Kirk.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel has chosen a new interim police superintendent. Officer Eddie Johnson, currently chief of patrol, will take over what many see as the toughest police chief job in the country.

A dozen European soccer clubs have announced plans to break away form their own "Super League." NPR's Noel King asks Grant Wahl of Sports Illustrated why.

The top U.S. securities regulator has a full plate. SEC chairman Gary Gensler wants to protect novice investors who are trading stocks and crypto currencies.