300 dead in Russian airstrike on theater in Mariupol, officials say
The government of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol says 300 people died in a Russian airstrike on March 16 on a theater being used as a bomb shelter. Over 1,300 people had been sheltering in the building.
The government of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol says 300 people died in a Russian airstrike on March 16 on a theater being used as a bomb shelter. Over 1,300 people had been sheltering in the building.
Russia-Ukraine War: Arizona-born man still helping children in need amid Russian invasion
Sean Johnson has built homes in Ukraine to serve as foster homes for children in need. Amid the invasion, some children are still in his homes, and he says they need all the help that they can get.
Sean Johnson has built homes in Ukraine to serve as foster homes for children in need. Amid the invasion, some children are still in his homes, and he says they need all the help that they can get.
‘Ukraine Take Shelter’: 2 Harvard teens develop website to help refugees find homes
The teenagers, Avi Schiffmann and Marco Burstein, hope the website will “really puts the power back in the hands of the refugee.”
The teenagers, Avi Schiffmann and Marco Burstein, hope the website will “really puts the power back in the hands of the refugee.”
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine’s cities under relentless Russian fire as NATO leaders meet
Ukraine’s cities stood under relentless Russian fire on Thursday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked NATO leaders gathered in Brussels to provide unlimited aid — including planes, tanks and other weapons.
Ukraine’s cities stood under relentless Russian fire on Thursday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked NATO leaders gathered in Brussels to provide unlimited aid — including planes, tanks and other weapons.
Virginia-born astronaut to ride Russian spacecraft home amid tensions
U.S. astronaut and Fairfax County native Mark Vande Hei has made it through nearly a year in space, but faces what could be his trickiest assignment yet: riding a Russian capsule back to Earth in the midst of deepening tensions between the countries.
U.S. astronaut and Fairfax County native Mark Vande Hei has made it through nearly a year in space, but faces what could be his trickiest assignment yet: riding a Russian capsule back to Earth in the midst of deepening tensions between the countries.
Travel warning issued for Tijuana, Baja California
The warning also says US citizens have been victims of kidnappings.
The warning also says US citizens have been victims of kidnappings.
Biden, Western allies warn Russia on chemical weapons after emergency summits
After meeting with NATO and G-7 leaders, Biden warned that a chemical attack by Russia “would trigger a response in kind.”
After meeting with NATO and G-7 leaders, Biden warned that a chemical attack by Russia “would trigger a response in kind.”
2 Arizona sisters who never returned home from Switzerland trip died by assisted suicide, officials say
Lila Ammouri and Susan Frazier traveled to Europe via a direct flight on Feb. 5 from Chicago to Zurich. The sisters were supposed to fly back on Feb. 13 and return to work on Feb. 15. Both failed to do so, which left their friends worried.
Lila Ammouri and Susan Frazier traveled to Europe via a direct flight on Feb. 5 from Chicago to Zurich. The sisters were supposed to fly back on Feb. 13 and return to work on Feb. 15. Both failed to do so, which left their friends worried.
Brittney Griner arrest: Ex-Pentagon official questions validity of accusations
Britney Griner has been held in Russia for more than a month over allegations she was carrying vape cartridges containing oils derived from cannabis through a Moscow airport in February.
Britney Griner has been held in Russia for more than a month over allegations she was carrying vape cartridges containing oils derived from cannabis through a Moscow airport in February.
Russia-Ukraine war fails to fuel Biden approval rebound, AP-NORC poll finds
Only 43% of Americans approve of Biden and a similar percentage approve of his handling of the relationship with Russia, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Only 43% of Americans approve of Biden and a similar percentage approve of his handling of the relationship with Russia, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Fox News Poll: Voters want the US to do more to help Ukraine against Russia
A majority of voters oppose sending in American troops.
A majority of voters oppose sending in American troops.
Home Depot: Worksheet on privilege gone viral was not authorized
An anonymous Twitter account with the handle "Libs of TikTok" posted a photo of the worksheet entitled "Unpacking Privilege," declaring the nation's largest home improvement retailer had gone "woke."
An anonymous Twitter account with the handle "Libs of TikTok" posted a photo of the worksheet entitled "Unpacking Privilege," declaring the nation's largest home improvement retailer had gone "woke."
Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv remains under fire as Biden arrives in Europe
One month into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, fire rained down on a shopping mall and high-rise buildings in Kyiv, as the outnumbered Ukrainian military waged intense battles to defend the capital and other key cities.
One month into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, fire rained down on a shopping mall and high-rise buildings in Kyiv, as the outnumbered Ukrainian military waged intense battles to defend the capital and other key cities.
US formally declares Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration has made a formal determination that Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration has made a formal determination that Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine.
Brittney Griner visited by US Embassy official in Russia, State Department says
WNBA star Brittney Griner, who remains detained near Moscow, is said “to be in good condition" after a U.S. Embassy official was allowed to visit with her.
WNBA star Brittney Griner, who remains detained near Moscow, is said “to be in good condition" after a U.S. Embassy official was allowed to visit with her.
Tampa volunteers rescue newborn baby from Ukraine
An 8-day-old baby boy is safe in Poland with his parents after a group of volunteers rescued the infant from war-torn Ukraine, according to Project Dynamo, an American non-profit rescue organization based in Tampa.
An 8-day-old baby boy is safe in Poland with his parents after a group of volunteers rescued the infant from war-torn Ukraine, according to Project Dynamo, an American non-profit rescue organization based in Tampa.
Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston resigns after internal probe finds evidence of misconduct
Brian Houston, a founder of the megachurch Hillsong, has resigned after an internal investigation by its board found evidence of misconduct.
Brian Houston, a founder of the megachurch Hillsong, has resigned after an internal investigation by its board found evidence of misconduct.
Brittney Griner could spend 5 years in Russian labor camp, expert says
Brittney Griner has not been seen since she was arrested in Russia last month after Russian officials allegedly found vape cartridges in her luggage and accused her of attempting to smuggle drugs into the country.
Brittney Griner has not been seen since she was arrested in Russia last month after Russian officials allegedly found vape cartridges in her luggage and accused her of attempting to smuggle drugs into the country.
Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian woman in Scottsdale says her family faces stark choices
As her family remains in Ukraine, Olesia Delalande says she is worried for her loved ones.
As her family remains in Ukraine, Olesia Delalande says she is worried for her loved ones.
European authorities continue to seize superyachts belonging to Russian oligarchs
Authorities in Gibraltar seized a superyacht belonging to a notorious Russian billionaire on March 21, local media reported.
Authorities in Gibraltar seized a superyacht belonging to a notorious Russian billionaire on March 21, local media reported.