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.

Army develops high-tech solution to keep hands warm without gloves

Army researchers have developed the Personal Heating Dexterity Device, or PHD2, to help prevent the loss of hand function in the cold.

Resources for veterans affected by Russian invasion of Ukraine

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced a list of resources for veterans who may be feeling emotional distress or reminded of their own deployment experiences, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Grounded No More: Gold Star Family gets unique experience in Mesa
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On March 4, the family of Sergeant Major James 'Ryan' Sartor, who died while fighting in Afghanistan, got a chance to fly high in the sky, thanks to a non-profit called Grounded No More.

Mirage F1 fighter jet’s engine quit before it crashed near Luke Air Force Base: NTSB

The pilot told investigators that he tried to restart the jet’s engine but that effort failed. When he determined he was too far away from Luke to get the plane safely on the runway he steered the jet out into an open desert area and ejected.

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.

Russia-Ukraine: Georgia troops assist NATO allies, residents reflect on their community impact

Hundreds of troops left Georgia Wednesday to provide assistance to NATO allies in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. However, those who live in the Fort Stewart area said the impact of the deployed soldiers was almost immediate.

Ukranian President Zelenskyy asks Putin to meet: 'I don't bite'

“I don’t bite. What are you afraid of?” President Zelenskyy said at a Thursday news conference, directing his comments at Vladimir Putin. “Any words are more important than shots.”

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.

House passes bill to boost benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits

Veterans exposed to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan would have a dramatic boost in health care services and disability benefits under the legislation.

Russia-Ukraine War: Kharkiv holds out; Russians claim to control Kherson

Russia and Ukraine said Wednesday that they were prepared to hold talks for the second time since the Russian invasion of its neighbor began last week.

Ukrainian athletes join military amid Russian invasion

Dmytro Pidruchnyi is the latest Ukrainian athlete to join the military amid the Russian invasion. Pidruchnyi was competing at the Winter Olympics in Ukraine’s national colors. Now he’s wearing a military uniform and ballistic helmet.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's powerful speech moves translator to tears

A German interpreter responsible for translating Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s speech on live TV Saturday evening was so moved by its contents that she abruptly stopped before she broke down into tears, she said.

Ukraine-Russia war: CCTV shows missile strike on government building in Kharkiv

Video appearing to show a Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian government building has been released by Ukrainian officials. A child is believed to be among those injured by the explosion.