Russia-Ukraine war: Civilian casualties grow amid shelling

Russian forces largely bogged down outside major cities in Ukraine have turned to shelling them from a distance, including dozens of confirmed attacks on health facilities during the war that on Thursday entered its fourth week.

Rescuers continue to search Mariupol theater rubble as Russian attacks continue

Rescuers are searching for survivors in the ruins of a theater ripped apart by Russian airstrikes in the besieged city of Mariupol, while ferocious Russian bombardment killed dozens in a northern city over the past day, according to the local governor.

Pfizer COVID antiviral: Dozens of companies to start making pill

Nearly three dozen companies in Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Eastern Europe will soon start making either generic versions of Pfizer's coronavirus pill or the raw ingredients. This deal will make the antiviral nirmatrelvir, or Paxlovoid, available to more than half of the world's population.

Russian lawmaker demands return of Alaska, California's Fort Ross

A Russian lawmaker made an outlandish demand over the weekend that the United States return Alaska and a historic settlement in California, in addition to paying reparations to Russia over crippling American-led sanctions that have put Moscow's economy in a tailspin. 

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian forces keep up attacks amid continued talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has invoked Pearl Harbor and 9/11 during an urgent appeal to the U.S. Congress for more weapons to stem the Russian assault.

Russian democracy activist speaks out on Putin regime, Ukraine invasion ahead of talk at ASU

As the invasion of Ukraine continues, a Russian democracy activist is in Arizona to talk about his thoughts on Vladimir Putin's regime, as well as life in Russia currently.

Animal rescue group works to save pets from Ukraine war zone, and reunite them with owners

They are working with shelters across Europe to get animals safely across the border and reuniting any pets - with refugee families. And now – they’re assisting with a struggling children’s hospital.

London’s Heathrow Airport drops indoor mask mandate

“The removal of the mandatory requirement reflects society’s move towards learning to live with COVID longer term,” airport officials said in a statement.

Biden announces $800M in aid for Ukraine hours after Zelenskyy’s plea to Congress

President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. is sending more anti-aircraft, anti-armor weapons and drones to Ukraine to assist in its defense against Russia.

Child collides with sloth on zip line in Costa Rican rainforest

A child zooming on a zip line through a rainforest in La Fortuna, Costa Rica collided into a sloth clinging to the cable on March 13.

7.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Japan; tsunami risk receding

A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory.

The Eiffel Tower grows even taller, thanks to new antenna

The Eiffel Tower grew by nearly 20 feet following the addition of a new antenna placed at the very top of the iconic landmark.

Anna 'Delvey' Sorokin not deported yet

Anna Delvey, whose real name is Anna Sorokin, is still being held by ICE at the Orange County Correctional Facility in NY as her lawyer has temporarily blocked her from being deported from the United States.