Traveling Man: President Obama told the BBC that ISIS cannot be defeated during his last months in office and that it would be a mistake to send in ground troops. Obama said, “In order for us to solve the long-term …

A husband and wife were killed in a shootout with the police in San Bernardino, Calif., after the couple had attacked a state office building killing 14 people and wounding 17. The two shooters were identified as Syed Farook, 28, …

Spin: Twin tornadoes ripped through northeast Nebraska yesterday, killing a five-year-old child and injuring possibly dozens of others. At least half the town of Pilgar was damaged or destroyed. Homes and grain elevators were flattened and livestock killed. Officials said …

Friendly Fire: Five American Special Operations soldiers and one Afghan were killed by a “friendly” airstrike on their position. The team was conducting security operations prior to Saturday’s scheduled presidential runoff election when they came under attack by the Taliban. …

Oscar Night: Ben Affleck’s “Argo” is heavily favored to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards tonight. Daniel Day-Lewis looks like a lock for Best Actor for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln, and Jennifer Lawrence Best Actress for “Silver Linings …