Russia-Ukraine war: Humanitarian crisis grows amid intensified Russian shelling

Russian forces kept up their assault on Ukraine on Monday, firing on suburbs around the capital of Kyiv and attacking other cities, even as the two countries held another round of diplomatic talks, which ended without a breakthrough.

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch hopes to house Ukrainian refugees

The Marvel superhero hopes to take part in the British government’s “Homes for Ukraine” program, which aims to reward people who offer their homes for Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion.

Elon Musk challenges Vladimir Putin to "single combat" over Ukraine

Tesla founder Elon Musk has fighting words for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The world's wealthiest man challenged Putin to "single combat" due to his nation's invasion of Ukraine.

Ukrainians remove unexploded Russian bomb from damaged home, video shows

Ukrainian bomb disposal experts slowly extracted the unexploded Russian bomb out of the damaged building using a crane, then loaded the device onto the back of a truck. It was one of three explosives the team had removed from residences in the city in just one day, officials said.

Pregnant woman, baby die after Russian airstrike on Mariupol maternity hospital

A pregnant woman and her baby have died after Russia last week bombed the maternity hospital where she was meant to give birth in Mariupol, Ukraine.

Military dogs celebrated on National K9 Veterans Day

Not only have war dogs sensed incoming artillery, located wounded soldiers and delivered messages between troops, but their presence on the front lines has boosted morale for centuries.

More US troops deployed to Europe amid Ukraine invasion

The Pentagon has ordered roughly 12,000 total service members from various U.S. bases to Europe, with a couple of thousand more already stationed abroad shifting to other European countries.

China amplifies unfounded Russian claim of US funding Ukraine biolabs

As Russia’s attack on the Ukraine continues, China is spreading unfounded claims that the U.S. is financing biological weapons labs in Ukraine.

Senate gives final approval to Ukraine aid, huge budget bill

A $13.6 billion emergency package of military and humanitarian aid for besieged Ukraine and its European allies easily won final congressional approval Thursday.

Phoenix area high school selected for Space Force JROTC program

Shadow Mountain High School is the first school in Arizona to have a Space Force JROTC program. The school has converted its Air Force JROTC program into a program for the Space Force.

Russia-Ukraine war: Key developments as invasion hits 2-week mark

Ukraine has banned wheat exports in an effort to stave off food shortages, while concerns are intensifying over safety at the country's nuclear plants, including Chernobyl.

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.

Biden visits Fort Worth as he seeks more health care for veterans

President Joe Biden will travel to Fort Worth to talk with veterans and their caregivers and push for more help for members of the military who face health problems after exposure to burn pits.

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.

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.

Russia-Ukraine war: Phoenix restaurant gives customers chance to whack Vladimir Putin pi?ata
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Aunt Chilada's in Phoenix found a unique way to collect donations to help Ukrainian refugees by allowing customers to take a whack at a Vladimir Putin pi?ata at its location near 16th Street and Northern Avenue. The pi?ata whacking event is over, but donations are still being accepted on the restaurant's website at auntchiladas.com.