Biden imposes sanctions against Russian oligarchs, banks for ‘beginning’ of Ukraine invasion

The East-West faceoff over Ukraine has escalated dramatically, with Russian lawmakers authorizing President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside his country and President Joe Biden and European leaders responding by slapping sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks.

Tonga's internet restored 5 weeks after huge volcanic eruption, tsunami

Tonga’s main internet connection to the rest of the world has finally been restored more than five weeks after a huge volcanic eruption and tsunami severed a crucial undersea cable.

Russia sanctions: A look at Biden administration's toughest penalties

The East-West faceoff over Ukraine has escalated dramatically, with Russian lawmakers authorizing President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside his country and President Joe Biden and European leaders responding by slapping sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks.

'Superbly preserved' pterosaur fossil discovered in Scotland

Scientists say the fossil of a 170-million-year-old pterosaur, billed as the world’s best-preserved skeleton of the prehistoric winged reptile, has been found on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.

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.

5 Black innovators who reshaped American gardening and farming

Many agricultural practices, innovations, and foods that traveled with enslaved people from West Africa — or were developed by their descendants — remain unsung. Learn about five early Black innovators whose contributions reshaped the agricultural landscape.

Ukraine-Russia Crisis: Cyberattacks could affect U.S.

If Russia mounts cyberattacks against the United States, the targets could include banks, power plants, water treatment facilities, and communications. Those attacks could also impact GPS for navigation, farming, automation, and oil exploration.

Texas couple returns home after adopting boy from Ukraine

A South Texas couple just got back to the United States with their newly adopted son from Ukraine. They managed to get on one of the last flights out of the country before airlines began canceling service.

UN security council to hold emergency meeting amid Ukraine crisis

A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appears to be imminent, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine.

Mexican beach resort shooting leaves 2 people dead, 1 injured, officials say

Two men were killed and a third was injured Saturday night after members of suspected rival drug cartels opened fire at a popular Mexican beach resort, officials say. 

Gail Halvorsen, 'Candy Bomber' in Berlin Airlift, dies at age 101

Gail Halvorsen, a U.S. military pilot known as the “Candy Bomber” for his airdrops of sweets during the Berlin airlift after World War II ended, died last week in his home state of Utah.

Finnish skier suffers frozen penis during event at Beijing Olympics

Remi Lindholm, a Finnish skier competing in a men's cross-country skiing race at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing suffered damage to his equipment on Saturday, but just not what you might expect.

Jamal Edwards, UK music entrepreneur and SBTV founder, dies at 31

Jamal Edwards, a music entrepreneur who championed U.K. rap and grime and helped launch the careers of Ed Sheeran, Jessie J and others, has died at 31.

Boat launched by New Hampshire students in 2020 lands in Norway

A 6-foot-long boat launched in 2020 by New Hampshire students and containing photos, fall leaves, acorns and state quarters has been found over 400 days later by a sixth grader in Norway.

Kamala Harris says 'real possibility of war' in Europe

At the annual Munich Security Conference, vice president Kamala Harris tried to make the case to American allies that rapidly escalating tensions on the Ukraine-Russian border meant European security was under “direct threat.”

US: Russia moves another step closer to invading Ukraine

Russia’s action extends what it said were military exercises, originally set to end Sunday, that brought an estimated 30,000 Russian forces to Belarus, Ukraine’s neighbor to the north.

Photos: Beijing Olympics close, ending world's 2nd pandemic Games

As the Beijing 2022 Olympics come to a close, here is a look at some of the most memorable moments from the world's second pandemic Games.