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Chinese President Jiang Zemin sings a selection from "Beijing Opera" on the last day of an eight-day visit to the U.S. on Nov. 2, 1997, in Los Angeles.

China's ex-leader Jiang Zemin, an influential reformer, has died at 96

Jiang Zemin rose to power in the aftermath of the Tiananmen Square protests and leaves a legacy of economic reforms — but also tight political control.

President Trump's refusal to OK a handover of power is in contrast with 2008 when the General Services Administration "immediately ascertained" President Barack Obama had won, says John Podesta, who co-chaired Obama's transition team.

'It's Dangerous To Delay' Transition, Democratic White House Veteran Podesta Says

For the Biden team, being able to access up-to-date information about the COVID-19 response "really is essential," says John Podesta, a former leader of President Barack Obama's transition team.

In the final Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses, candidate Hillary Clinton and her fellow Democratic candidates took on a more aggressive tone Sunday night in Charleston, S.C.

Clinton Finds Herself In A Real Debate As First Voter Tests Loom

Hillary Clinton went after Bernie Sanders' record on guns, but the senator took the fight to Clinton on her ties to Wall Street banks, including $600,000 in speaking fees from Goldman Sachs.

President Biden holds a semiconductor during remarks before signing an executive order on the economy at the White House on Feb. 24. On Monday, senior members of his team met with leaders across various industries to discuss a shortage of semiconductors.

White House Convenes Summit To Address Supply Shortage Crippling Auto Plants

A lack of computer parts known as semiconductors threatens many industries, hitting automakers especially hard. The White House brought together executives from 19 companies to confront the issue.

Vanita Gupta appears during her confirmation hearing last month before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Senate voted to confirm Gupta as associate attorney general in a 51-49 vote.

Civil Rights Attorney Vanita Gupta Confirmed As Associate Attorney General

The 51-49 vote elevates Gupta to the No. 3 position inside the Justice Department, where she's expected to help shape the administration's efforts to reform policing.

Russia Steps In To End War Between 2 Former Soviet Republics

Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan reached a pact to end the fighting in the mountainous region of Nagorno-Karabakh. It's within the borders of Azerbaijan, but the population is predominantly Armenian.

Egyptian security forces close Tahrir Square to disperse protesters in December.

Three Years Later, Tahrir Protesters Drained And Defeated

On Jan. 25, 2011, millions of Egyptians took to the streets of Cairo to demand President Hosni Mubarak step down. Now those who led the revolution have all but disappeared, and iconic Tahrir Square is a bitter place for many — a reminder of a momentary high in a battle they say they have lost.

President Obama announced on Tuesday in Laos that the U.S. will provide additional assistance to help remove unexploded bombs dropped by the U.S. during the Vietnam War. "Given our history here, I believe the United States has a moral obligation to help Laos heal," Obama said.

Obama Pledges To Help 'Heal' Laos, Decades After U.S. Bombings

In a historic visit, the president pledges to double funding to clear the many unexploded bombs that are leftovers from the Vietnam War.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Resigns; Sets Stage For New Government

Set against a backdrop of alleged government corruption and slow-moving change, the prime minister stepped down on Tuesday. Renee Montagne talks to Michael Bociurkiw, an independent expert on Ukraine.

Democratic Lawmakers Feel The Pressure To Get Things Done On Their To-Do List

Democrats haven't come together to pass an infrastructure bill or agree on the size of the reconciliation measure. They've yet to pass a bill to keep the government funded or raise the debt ceiling.

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