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President Obama speaks to U.S. troops at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, in 2012. Obama removed the large U.S. ground combat forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, as promised. But as the leaves office, the U.S. is still waging war in those two countries, as well as Syria.

After 8 Years Of Unbroken War, Obama Hands Over Conflicts To Trump

President Obama is the first president to serve eight years with the U.S. at war nonstop, from beginning to end. Donald Trump now inherits ongoing conflicts in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Democrats Want Further Investigations Into Russia, Trump's Businesses

Steve Inskeep talks with Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland, a Democratic member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Democrats are upset with the committee's Republican-set agenda.

Farmer Arif Subandi surveys scorched peat lands near his house in the village of Punggur Kecil in West Kalimantan Province on Borneo.

Indonesia's Peat Fires Still Blaze, But Not As Much As They Used To

Clearing peat land by fire is illegal but remains widespread, since it's the cheapest way to clear land for farming and industry. Still, peat fires were down by more than 80 percent from 2015 to 2016.

FBI Director James Comey takes a break after three hours of testifying on Capitol Hill on Monday.

4 Unanswered Questions About The FBI's Russia Investigation

Republicans and Democrats staged what seemed like separate, parallel hearings on Monday into Russia's mischief in the 2016 presidential campaign — and left many questions unanswered.

Platte River Networks managed Hillary Clinton's private computer server. A spokesman for the Colorado-based technology services company said the firm "has no knowledge of the server being wiped."

Did Clinton Camp Delete Emails Or Wipe Server? The Difference Matters

The Hillary Clinton campaign has not disclosed whether her private server was wiped, or if emails on it were simply deleted. If it was wiped, that could cripple the federal investigation.

Citizens eat Laba congee, or rice porridge, at Guangren Temple at the Laba Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday, in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province of China. Cultures around the world have long embraced porridges.

Porridge, The Food That Built Empires, Stages A Savory Comeback

Globally, this humble dish was one of the first ways humans learned to unlock the nutrition in grains. Now, chefs are embracing its sumptuous, delicious possibilities. And no, it's not just oatmeal.

'Founder' Serves Up A Profile Of The Man Behind McDonald's

A new biopic tells the story of Ray Kroc, who turned a single burger restaurant into a multi-billion dollar worldwide franchise. Critic David Edelstein says The Founder offers a dark dose of realism.

Shirin Gerami celebrates after finishing the 2016 Ironman triathlon in Kona, Hawaii.

Covered From Head To Toe, She Finished The Ironman

Shirin Gerami wanted to represent her homeland, Iran, as a triathlete. But to do so, authorities said she'd have to cover up.

Fencer Jason Pryor is ranked number one in the U.S. in men's epee and will compete at the Rio Olympics in August. Pryor, 28, is considered relatively short for a fencer at 5-foot-9, but is exceptionally quick.

'A Fantasy Of A Fantasy': U.S. Fencer Jason Pryor On Reaching The Olympics

He never imagined he could make it to the Olympics, but 28-year-old fencer Jason Pryor will be competing at this summer's games in Rio de Janeiro. He's ranked No. 1 in the U.S. in men's epee fencing.

Artist Noah Davis founded <a href="http://theunderground-museum.org/">The Underground Museum</a> to bring world-class art to a neighborhood in Los Angeles — for free. He was just 32 years old when he died from cancer in 2015.

He Died At 32, But A Young Artist Lives On In LA's Underground Museum

When Noah Davis founded the museum, he wanted to bring world-class art to a neighborhood he likened to a food desert, meaning no grocery stores or museums. Davis died a year ago Monday.

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