MLB Lockout ends: Here's what you should know as players vote to accept new labor deal

The 99-day MLB lockout has come to a close, according to the Associated Press, with players in the league voting to accept a new labor deal offer by management. Here's what you should know about the current situation.

What is net-zero living and why experts say it’s worth it

Aiming to reach a goal of net-zero for all is a stretch, but there are feasible ways for you to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions just by making changes in your own home and behavior.

Daylight Saving Time: Why Arizona (mostly) does not 'spring forward' and 'fall back'

We've all heard of 'Spring Forward, Fall Back,' but that's not a thing we do in Arizona (mostly). Here's what you should know on why Arizona generally does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

What does a US ban on Russian oil accomplish?

Amid rising gasoline prices in the U.S. — the average price has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since 2008 — the Biden administration has faced growing pressure to impose further sanctions on Russia, including a ban on oil imports.

Boycotting vodka: Here's what you should know as businesses dump the alcohol amid the Russian invasion

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, some businesses and bars in the U.S. are showing support for Ukraine by either stopping the sale of Russian vodka, or dumping out their vodka entirely. Here's what you should know about this symbolic act.

EXPLAINER: How dangerous was Russia’s nuclear plant strike?

Europe’s largest nuclear power plant was hit by Russian shelling early Friday, sparking a fire and raising fears of a disaster that could affect all of central Europe for decades, like the 1986 Chernobyl meltdown.

What is a thermobaric bomb?

Russia is accused of using thermobaric weapons or "vacuum bombs" in Ukraine. These weapons are a breach of the Geneva Convention -- guidelines for humanitarian treatment in war.

What should you do in case of a nuclear explosion? U.S. government updates guidance

Friday, the official Ready.gov website updated its guidance about what to do in the case of a nuclear blast. It was not immediately clear if the update was tied to anything specific with the Russia-Ukraine conflict or just coincidental.

Who is Volodymyr Zelenskyy?: How this comedian became a wartime president

He portrayed a high school teacher fed up with politicians who accidentally becomes president. Fast forward a few years, and Zelenskyy is the president for real — and his role is as an unlikely hero to many around the world.

Russia-Ukraine updates: What to know as Ukrainian troops resist advance on key cities

There was a tense calm Monday in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, but explosions and gunfire were heard in embattled cities in eastern Ukraine as Russia's invasion met unexpectedly stiff resistance.

Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson? Biden taps 1st Black woman to Supreme Court

President Joe Biden tapped federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman picked for the high court.

Russia-Ukraine: What to know as Russia attacks Ukraine

Russian troops launched a broad, three-pronged assault on Ukraine that opened with air and missile strikes on Ukrainian military facilities and included ground troops invading from Crimea.

Russia-Ukraine: What to know as Putin takes military action

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a military operation in Ukraine, and he is warning other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to “consequences they have never seen.”

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.