Biden imposes sanctions against Russian oligarchs, banks for ‘beginning’ of Ukraine invasion
The East-West faceoff over Ukraine has escalated dramatically, with Russian lawmakers authorizing President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside his country and President Joe Biden and European leaders responding by slapping sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks.
The East-West faceoff over Ukraine has escalated dramatically, with Russian lawmakers authorizing President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside his country and President Joe Biden and European leaders responding by slapping sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks.
Tonga's internet restored 5 weeks after huge volcanic eruption, tsunami
Tonga’s main internet connection to the rest of the world has finally been restored more than five weeks after a huge volcanic eruption and tsunami severed a crucial undersea cable.
Tonga’s main internet connection to the rest of the world has finally been restored more than five weeks after a huge volcanic eruption and tsunami severed a crucial undersea cable.
Russia sanctions: A look at Biden administration's toughest penalties
The East-West faceoff over Ukraine has escalated dramatically, with Russian lawmakers authorizing President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside his country and President Joe Biden and European leaders responding by slapping sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks.
The East-West faceoff over Ukraine has escalated dramatically, with Russian lawmakers authorizing President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside his country and President Joe Biden and European leaders responding by slapping sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks.
'Superbly preserved' pterosaur fossil discovered in Scotland
Scientists say the fossil of a 170-million-year-old pterosaur, billed as the world’s best-preserved skeleton of the prehistoric winged reptile, has been found on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.
Scientists say the fossil of a 170-million-year-old pterosaur, billed as the world’s best-preserved skeleton of the prehistoric winged reptile, has been found on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.
Explainer: Has Russia 'invaded' Ukraine?
When Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized troops to cross Ukraine's border into regions controlled by Russian-backed separatists, the White House initially stopped short of calling it an invasion. But not all invasions are viewed as equal.
When Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized troops to cross Ukraine's border into regions controlled by Russian-backed separatists, the White House initially stopped short of calling it an invasion. But not all invasions are viewed as equal.
Ukraine-Russia Crisis: Cyberattacks could affect U.S.
If Russia mounts cyberattacks against the United States, the targets could include banks, power plants, water treatment facilities, and communications. Those attacks could also impact GPS for navigation, farming, automation, and oil exploration.
If Russia mounts cyberattacks against the United States, the targets could include banks, power plants, water treatment facilities, and communications. Those attacks could also impact GPS for navigation, farming, automation, and oil exploration.
Fisherman bitten by shark near Bahamas rescued by Coast Guard
A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.
A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.
COVID restrictions scrapped in England, Boris Johnson announces
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that he is scrapping the last domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that he is scrapping the last domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate
Texas couple returns home after adopting boy from Ukraine
A South Texas couple just got back to the United States with their newly adopted son from Ukraine. They managed to get on one of the last flights out of the country before airlines began canceling service.
A South Texas couple just got back to the United States with their newly adopted son from Ukraine. They managed to get on one of the last flights out of the country before airlines began canceling service.
UN security council to hold emergency meeting amid Ukraine crisis
A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appears to be imminent, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine.
A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appears to be imminent, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine.
What’s happening between Russia and Ukraine? Things to know amid push for summit
Efforts by world leaders to head off a Russian invasion of Ukraine have been dealt a serious blow.
Efforts by world leaders to head off a Russian invasion of Ukraine have been dealt a serious blow.
Ukrainian New Yorkers hope for peace in homeland
Many Ukrainian families in Brooklyn are worried about their relatives who live in Ukraine due to the possibility of war with Russia, according to a city councilwoman.
Many Ukrainian families in Brooklyn are worried about their relatives who live in Ukraine due to the possibility of war with Russia, according to a city councilwoman.
Mexican beach resort shooting leaves 2 people dead, 1 injured, officials say
Two men were killed and a third was injured Saturday night after members of suspected rival drug cartels opened fire at a popular Mexican beach resort, officials say.
Two men were killed and a third was injured Saturday night after members of suspected rival drug cartels opened fire at a popular Mexican beach resort, officials say.
Boat launched by New Hampshire students in 2020 lands in Norway
A 6-foot-long boat launched in 2020 by New Hampshire students and containing photos, fall leaves, acorns and state quarters has been found over 400 days later by a sixth grader in Norway.
A 6-foot-long boat launched in 2020 by New Hampshire students and containing photos, fall leaves, acorns and state quarters has been found over 400 days later by a sixth grader in Norway.
US: Biden agrees to meet Putin if Russia halts Ukraine invasion
The White House said U.S. President Joe Biden has agreed “in principle” to a meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin as long as he holds off on launching an assault that U.S. officials warn appears increasingly more likely.
The White House said U.S. President Joe Biden has agreed “in principle” to a meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin as long as he holds off on launching an assault that U.S. officials warn appears increasingly more likely.
Kamala Harris says 'real possibility of war' in Europe
At the annual Munich Security Conference, vice president Kamala Harris tried to make the case to American allies that rapidly escalating tensions on the Ukraine-Russian border meant European security was under “direct threat.”
At the annual Munich Security Conference, vice president Kamala Harris tried to make the case to American allies that rapidly escalating tensions on the Ukraine-Russian border meant European security was under “direct threat.”
Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID
The 95-year-old monarch is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
The 95-year-old monarch is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
Police clear Ottawa 'Freedom convoy' protesters at Parliament to end siege
Police in tactical gear quickly gained ground Saturday against demonstrators who are facing of one of the biggest police enforcement actions in Canada’s history, with officers drawn from around the country.
Police in tactical gear quickly gained ground Saturday against demonstrators who are facing of one of the biggest police enforcement actions in Canada’s history, with officers drawn from around the country.
Fierce winds from Storm Eunice force tiny dog's ears, fur to flap
Fierce winds from Storm Eunice in northern Europe proved deadly for at least four people, caused planes to wobble in the air upon landing and whipped furiously against this small dog in North Wales.
Fierce winds from Storm Eunice in northern Europe proved deadly for at least four people, caused planes to wobble in the air upon landing and whipped furiously against this small dog in North Wales.
Modeling agent close to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in French jail
A modeling agent who was close to disgraced U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein was found dead Saturday in his French jail cell, where he was being held in an investigation into the rape of minors and trafficking of minors for sexual exploitation.
A modeling agent who was close to disgraced U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein was found dead Saturday in his French jail cell, where he was being held in an investigation into the rape of minors and trafficking of minors for sexual exploitation.