Kamala Harris warns Russia of ‘unprecedented’ penalties if it invades Ukraine
The vice president also predicted that such an attack would draw European allies closer to the United States during her remarks Saturday at the Munich Security Conference.
The vice president also predicted that such an attack would draw European allies closer to the United States during her remarks Saturday at the Munich Security Conference.
New jail seeks volunteers to be locked up
A brand-new jail in Europe needs some "beta testers." So it is calling for unpaid volunteers to be locked up for four days. Would you do it?
A brand-new jail in Europe needs some "beta testers." So it is calling for unpaid volunteers to be locked up for four days. Would you do it?
Storm Eunice: Powerful winds knock around jetliners over London
Video footage shot from the ground shows several planes swaying in the powerful winds as they approached Heathrow Airport. Several jetliners could be seen aborting their landing and climbing back up into the sky.
Video footage shot from the ground shows several planes swaying in the powerful winds as they approached Heathrow Airport. Several jetliners could be seen aborting their landing and climbing back up into the sky.
Russia behind cyberattacks on Ukraine's defense ministry, major banks, White House says
The White House has accused Russia of being responsible for recent cyberattacks targeting Ukraine’s defense ministry and major banks.
The White House has accused Russia of being responsible for recent cyberattacks targeting Ukraine’s defense ministry and major banks.
Cargo ship full of Porsches burning in Atlantic Ocean
A cargo ship carrying luxury Porsches that were headed to the U.S. is on fire and drifting in the Atlantic Ocean.
A cargo ship carrying luxury Porsches that were headed to the U.S. is on fire and drifting in the Atlantic Ocean.
'I hate this sport!': Winter Olympics figure skating brings rage, teen tears and collapse
Russia's trio of tee figure skating stars — Kamila Valieva, Alexandra Trusova and Anna Shcherbakova — each enters an uncertain future after one of the sport’s most dramatic nights.
Russia's trio of tee figure skating stars — Kamila Valieva, Alexandra Trusova and Anna Shcherbakova — each enters an uncertain future after one of the sport’s most dramatic nights.
Russian threat to invade Ukraine still 'very high,' Biden says
President Joe Biden warned that Russia could invade Ukraine within days, while world leaders raced for solutions to the conflict.
President Joe Biden warned that Russia could invade Ukraine within days, while world leaders raced for solutions to the conflict.
Russia adds 7K more troops near Ukraine border, US official says
Russia has added as many as 7,000 troops near the Ukraine border in recent days, contrary to claims by President Vladimir Putin that troops would be pulled back from the region.
Russia has added as many as 7,000 troops near the Ukraine border in recent days, contrary to claims by President Vladimir Putin that troops would be pulled back from the region.
Sydney shark attack: Swimmer dies after suffering 'catastrophic injuries' from great white
A swimmer off of a Sydney beach in Australia died after being attacked by a 15-foot great white shark. It was Sydney’s first fatal shark attack since 1963.
A swimmer off of a Sydney beach in Australia died after being attacked by a 15-foot great white shark. It was Sydney’s first fatal shark attack since 1963.
French president: Europe needs to defend its sovereignty in space
Europe needs a bolder space policy, French President Emmanuel Macron declared Wednesday, warning that Europe’s sovereignty is at stake if it falls behind rival powers in a key field for technology, science and military competitiveness.
Europe needs a bolder space policy, French President Emmanuel Macron declared Wednesday, warning that Europe’s sovereignty is at stake if it falls behind rival powers in a key field for technology, science and military competitiveness.
Guatemala earthquake causes damage, death
A deadly magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook people awake across Guatemala on Wednesday.
A deadly magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook people awake across Guatemala on Wednesday.
German dictionary changes its definition of 'Jew' after outcry
The leading dictionary of standard German has changed its definition of Jew, or “Jude” in German, after a recent update caused an uproar in the country’s Jewish community — a move reflecting the sensitivities that persist eight decades after the Holocaust.
The leading dictionary of standard German has changed its definition of Jew, or “Jude” in German, after a recent update caused an uproar in the country’s Jewish community — a move reflecting the sensitivities that persist eight decades after the Holocaust.
US sea levels will rise rapidly in the next 30 years, report warns
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.
Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
Biden says US has not verified Russia's claim of troop withdrawal from Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin didn’t commit to a full pullback of troops near Ukraine, saying Russia’s next moves in the standoff will depend on how the situation evolves.
Russian President Vladimir Putin didn’t commit to a full pullback of troops near Ukraine, saying Russia’s next moves in the standoff will depend on how the situation evolves.
Valieva wins 1st place in Olympic women's short program
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, the heavily favored 15-year-old dynamo at the center of the latest Olympic doping scandal, overcame an early mistake to lead after the women’s short program at the Beijing Games on Tuesday night.
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, the heavily favored 15-year-old dynamo at the center of the latest Olympic doping scandal, overcame an early mistake to lead after the women’s short program at the Beijing Games on Tuesday night.
New Zealand authorities blare Barry Manilow and 'Macarena' in attempt to disperse vaccine protesters
Thousands of protesters are refusing to leave after setting up camp on the grounds of New Zealand's Parliament to rail against the country's COVID-19 vaccine mandate -- a move inspired by the Canadian trucker protests.
Thousands of protesters are refusing to leave after setting up camp on the grounds of New Zealand's Parliament to rail against the country's COVID-19 vaccine mandate -- a move inspired by the Canadian trucker protests.
'Price I’m willing to pay': Novak Djokovic would skip French Open, Wimbledon over vaccine stance
Tennis star Novak Djokovic said he would skip the French Open and Wimbledon rather than get vaccinated against COVID-19, if forced to choose.
Tennis star Novak Djokovic said he would skip the French Open and Wimbledon rather than get vaccinated against COVID-19, if forced to choose.
Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico
A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.
A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.
US moves Ukraine embassy operations out of Kyiv amid fears of Russian invasion
The State Department is ordering the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country and allowing non-essential staff to leave Ukraine.
The State Department is ordering the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country and allowing non-essential staff to leave Ukraine.