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Production of mezcal in Mexico is booming. That is to meet growing demand of the increasingly popular spirit in the United States.

Aaron Judge says the World Baseball Classic has become baseball's biggest stage. Speaking after the U.S. beat the Dominican Republic 2-1 in semifinal, Judge said: "It's bigger and better than the World Series."

A close called third strike ended the Dominican Republic's rally attempt and sent the United States into the World Baseball Classic title game.

Poland once was in economic ruins when communism fell more than three decades ago. Now it's the 20th largest economy in the world, edging out Switzerland with over $1 trillion in annual output.

There's the Oscars you see on television and the one that takes place off camera. During commercial breaks, it can be a race to catch up with, congratulate and possibly console the peers around you.

Brent crude oil is trading near the $105 per barrel level as Gulf countries report more attacks by Iran with the war entering its third week.

The United States' war with Iran is entering its third week, but Congress has yet to publicly test the Trump administration's case for the conflict.

Autumn Durald Arkapaw has made Oscars history by winning best cinematography for "Sinners," becoming the first woman to take the prize.

Amy Madigan is taking home the best supporting actress Oscar for "Weapons." She was the first winner announced at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday night.

Australian Broadcasting Corp. reports a fifth member of the Iranian women's soccer team who accepted a refugee visa to stay in Australia has left the country.