House approves $13.6B for Ukraine aid in huge spending bill
The House approved a massive spending bill that would rush $13.6 billion to battered Ukraine as it struggles to fend off an invasion by Russia.
The House approved a massive spending bill that would rush $13.6 billion to battered Ukraine as it struggles to fend off an invasion by Russia.
At least one of the Citgo 6 released, returns home to family in Katy
Two Americans have been released from Venezuelan prison, after US officials made a rare trip to the South American country this weekend. One of the Americans released includes a member of the so-called Citgo 6.
Two Americans have been released from Venezuelan prison, after US officials made a rare trip to the South American country this weekend. One of the Americans released includes a member of the so-called Citgo 6.
Russia-Ukraine War: NATO divided on sending jets to Ukraine
Ukraine?s president is increasing pressure on NATO to send his Air Force MiG-29 Jets. The Pentagon says it would oppose any such plan.
Ukraine?s president is increasing pressure on NATO to send his Air Force MiG-29 Jets. The Pentagon says it would oppose any such plan.
17 reported hurt when Ukraine children's hospital, maternity ward hit by attack in Mariupol
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on Twitter that there were “people, children under the wreckage” of the hospital and called the strike an “atrocity.”
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on Twitter that there were “people, children under the wreckage” of the hospital and called the strike an “atrocity.”
Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance found 107 years after sinking off Antarctica
Ernest Shackleton’s lost ship Endurance was crushed by ice and sank in 1915. It has finally been found in “a milestone in polar history.”
Ernest Shackleton’s lost ship Endurance was crushed by ice and sank in 1915. It has finally been found in “a milestone in polar history.”
Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear power plant loses power, sparking fear of radiation leaks
The Chernobyl plant in Ukraine is disconnected from the grid due to damage inflicted by Russian occupying forces, sparking concerns of radioactive contamination if the cooling of spent nuclear fuel stops.
The Chernobyl plant in Ukraine is disconnected from the grid due to damage inflicted by Russian occupying forces, sparking concerns of radioactive contamination if the cooling of spent nuclear fuel stops.
Venezuela frees 1 of 'Citgo 6', another detained American: White House
Gustavo Cardenas was released following a secret weekend visit to Venezuela by senior Biden administration officials. Also freed was Jorge Fernandez, who was arrested last year on what the White House described as "spurious charges."
Gustavo Cardenas was released following a secret weekend visit to Venezuela by senior Biden administration officials. Also freed was Jorge Fernandez, who was arrested last year on what the White House described as "spurious charges."
Russia now has the most sanctions of any country in the world, database shows
The U.S. and international partners have sanctioned Russia’s largest banks, its central bank and finance ministry, and moved to block certain financial institutions from the SWIFT messaging system for international payments.
The U.S. and international partners have sanctioned Russia’s largest banks, its central bank and finance ministry, and moved to block certain financial institutions from the SWIFT messaging system for international payments.
Malaysia will reopen borders on April 1 after two years
Malaysia will reopen its borders on April 1 after two years and lift remaining coronavirus restrictions on businesses as it moves to restore normal life.
Malaysia will reopen its borders on April 1 after two years and lift remaining coronavirus restrictions on businesses as it moves to restore normal life.
Russia-Ukraine war: 2 million have fled Ukraine — half of them children, UN says
Two million people have fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion, half of them being children, the United Nations' refugee chief said.
Two million people have fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion, half of them being children, the United Nations' refugee chief said.
Ukraine crisis: How you can help UNICEF, Project HOPE, and GlobalGiving
As Russian forces continue their full-scale invasion on Ukraine, here are some ways Americans can help the Ukrainian people.
As Russian forces continue their full-scale invasion on Ukraine, here are some ways Americans can help the Ukrainian people.
WNBA star Brittney Griner's wife thanks fans for their support, asks for privacy after player's arrest
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges.
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges.
WHO says COVID-19 boosters are needed, reversing previous guidance
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.
Ukrainian film star Pasha Lee killed in Russia-Ukraine war while defending country
Pasha Lee, a Ukrainian actor who was fighting for his country on the frontline amid Russia's invasion, was killed in action, the Odesa International Film Festival said.
Pasha Lee, a Ukrainian actor who was fighting for his country on the frontline amid Russia's invasion, was killed in action, the Odesa International Film Festival said.
Shell says it will stop buying Russian oil, natural gas
The decision comes just days after Ukraine’s foreign minister criticized Shell for continuing to buy Russian oil, lashing out at the company for continuing to do business with President Vladimir Putin’s government.
The decision comes just days after Ukraine’s foreign minister criticized Shell for continuing to buy Russian oil, lashing out at the company for continuing to do business with President Vladimir Putin’s government.
Russia-Ukraine war: What to know as violence stops planned civilian evacuations
Russian and Ukrainian delegations resumed talks on Monday following failed attempts to begin evacuating civilians from besieged Ukrainian cities, including the port city of Mariupol.
Russian and Ukrainian delegations resumed talks on Monday following failed attempts to begin evacuating civilians from besieged Ukrainian cities, including the port city of Mariupol.
Nearly 80% of Amazon rainforest shows signs of loss, study finds
Scientists have long been warning that extreme weather would cause calamity in the future but it appears that the future is already here.
Scientists have long been warning that extreme weather would cause calamity in the future but it appears that the future is already here.
US sends suspected 9/11 hijacker home from Guantanamo for mental treatment
Mohammad Ahmad al-Qahtani was flown back to Saudi Arabia, to a treatment facility.
Mohammad Ahmad al-Qahtani was flown back to Saudi Arabia, to a treatment facility.
Stoli rebrands vodka after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The vodka will no longer be sold as Stolichnaya.
The vodka will no longer be sold as Stolichnaya.
Bill Cosby case: High court won't review decision freeing comedian from prison
The Supreme Court says it will not take up the sexual assault case against comedian Bill Cosby, leaving in place a decision by Pennsylvania’s highest court to throw out his conviction and set him free from prison.
The Supreme Court says it will not take up the sexual assault case against comedian Bill Cosby, leaving in place a decision by Pennsylvania’s highest court to throw out his conviction and set him free from prison.