US president confirms Abu Bakr al-Bahgdadi detonated suicide vest during raid, killing himself and three of his children

Killing of Abu Bakr al-Bahgdadi by US special forces is symbolic blow, but doesn't mean end of Islamic terrorism or portend significant change in how IS operates

Turkey also says it coordinated with American military ahead of Syria operation, which is said to have caused death of leader of Islamic State terror group

Trump to give "major statement" after cryptic tweet of 'something big'; report coincides with accounts of heavy fighting in area

Experts doubtful whether new plans to secure oil fields amid troop withdrawal are realistic, or even legal

Deployment will likely include tanks; Esper does not give details on troop numbers but says despite Trump vow to bring soldiers home, many will be repositioned

Defense Department announcement comes as Trump draws criticism for vowing to protect Syria's fuel reserves even as he heralds withdrawal of American troops

Mark Esper says troops going into Iraq will have two missions -- to defend Iraq and perform 'a counter-ISIS mission'

No claim of responsibility for attack in region where both the Taliban and the Islamic State group are active; UN warns of soaring civilian casualties in conflict

Resolution passes 354-60 with bipartisan support, calls for White House to formulate plan to ensure 'enduring defeat' of Islamic State