Ukraine police: Over 900 civilian bodies found near Kyiv after Russian withdrawal
The bodies of more than 900 civilians have been discovered in the region surrounding the Ukrainian capital following Russia's withdrawal — most of them fatally shot, an indication that many people were "simply executed.”
The bodies of more than 900 civilians have been discovered in the region surrounding the Ukrainian capital following Russia's withdrawal — most of them fatally shot, an indication that many people were "simply executed.”
Global COVID-19 cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week, WHO says
WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.
WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.
‘Magic’ mushroom ingredient could help with depression, study finds
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
Video shows man saving goose from python's coils
The man not only saved the goose, he relocated the python to a nearby nature reserve.
The man not only saved the goose, he relocated the python to a nearby nature reserve.
Pope Francis calls for an Easter truce in Ukraine
Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass before crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the first time since the pandemic, Pope Francis called for “weapons to be laid down to begin an Easter truce."
Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass before crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the first time since the pandemic, Pope Francis called for “weapons to be laid down to begin an Easter truce."
Russia intentionally targeting Ukrainian civilians just for cruelty, expert says
"I think it's worth emphasizing the point that Russia has embraced – a strategy of intentionally targeting civilians," said William Muck, professor of political science at North Central College. "The cruelty is the point."
"I think it's worth emphasizing the point that Russia has embraced – a strategy of intentionally targeting civilians," said William Muck, professor of political science at North Central College. "The cruelty is the point."
Russia intentionally targeting Ukrainian civilians just for cruelty, expert says
Fifty-two civilians ? including five children ? were killed in a Russian missile attack while trying to evacuate the Eastern Ukrainian town of Kramatusk Friday morning, according to Ukrainian officials.
Fifty-two civilians ? including five children ? were killed in a Russian missile attack while trying to evacuate the Eastern Ukrainian town of Kramatusk Friday morning, according to Ukrainian officials.
Canada bans foreign home buyers for two years to cool market
The Canadian government is under pressure to cool an overheated market after prices climbed by more than 20% last year, while rental rates have also been rising.
The Canadian government is under pressure to cool an overheated market after prices climbed by more than 20% last year, while rental rates have also been rising.
Total solar eclipse 2024: next eclipse to stretch from Mexico to Maine
There’s another total solar eclipse coming to North America in 2024. This time, the moon’s shadow will be roughly 115 miles wide and sweep from Texas to Maine.
There’s another total solar eclipse coming to North America in 2024. This time, the moon’s shadow will be roughly 115 miles wide and sweep from Texas to Maine.
Congress votes to suspend Russia trade status, enact oil ban
Congress voted overwhelmingly Thursday to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban the importation of its oil, ratcheting up the U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine amid reports of atrocities.
Congress voted overwhelmingly Thursday to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban the importation of its oil, ratcheting up the U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine amid reports of atrocities.
US Coast Guard seizes $20 million in cocaine during bust near Puerto Rico
Roughly 1,000 kilograms of cocaine was recently seized by the U.S. Coast Guard on patrol near Puerto Rico, officials said.
Roughly 1,000 kilograms of cocaine was recently seized by the U.S. Coast Guard on patrol near Puerto Rico, officials said.
Zelenskyy pleas for more weapons, sanctions
Ukraine's president reknewed his plea for more weapons this weekend as his country continues to battle with Russia.
Ukraine's president reknewed his plea for more weapons this weekend as his country continues to battle with Russia.
Ukraine accuses Russian troops of massacre after finding city strewn with bodies
Bodies with bound hands, close-range gunshot wounds and signs of torture lay scattered in a city on the outskirts of Kyiv after Russian soldiers withdrew from the area.
Bodies with bound hands, close-range gunshot wounds and signs of torture lay scattered in a city on the outskirts of Kyiv after Russian soldiers withdrew from the area.
Taliban announce poppy production ban in Afghanistan
Washington spent more than $8 billion trying to eradicate poppy production in Afghanistan during its nearly 20-year war, which ended with the return of the Taliban in August.
Washington spent more than $8 billion trying to eradicate poppy production in Afghanistan during its nearly 20-year war, which ended with the return of the Taliban in August.
Man gets 90 COVID-19 shots to sell forged vaccine passes
The 60-year-old was caught at a vaccination center in Germany when he showed up for a COVID-19 shot for the second day in a row.
The 60-year-old was caught at a vaccination center in Germany when he showed up for a COVID-19 shot for the second day in a row.
Ukrainian troops cautiously retaking areas near Kyiv amid fear of Russian traps
In at least one town, soldiers used cables to pull the bodies of civilians off the streets Saturday out of fear that Russian forces may have set booby-traps before leaving.
In at least one town, soldiers used cables to pull the bodies of civilians off the streets Saturday out of fear that Russian forces may have set booby-traps before leaving.
Lombard man abducted in Afghanistan appears in newly posted video: 'Please release me'
A Lombard man kidnapped in Afghanistan two years ago is seen in a video pleading for his release so that he can be reunited with his family, according to a recording posted Friday by The New Yorker magazine.
A Lombard man kidnapped in Afghanistan two years ago is seen in a video pleading for his release so that he can be reunited with his family, according to a recording posted Friday by The New Yorker magazine.
US men qualify for World Cup despite 2-0 loss at Costa Rica
The United States men are returning to the World Cup after clinching a berth for this year’s championship in Qatar despite a 2-0 loss to Costa Rica on the final night of qualifying.
The United States men are returning to the World Cup after clinching a berth for this year’s championship in Qatar despite a 2-0 loss to Costa Rica on the final night of qualifying.
Chicago-area family mourns mother of 4 killed, sister critically wounded in mass shooting at Mexico cockfight
A mother of four with family in the Chicago area was killed and her sister critically wounded in a mass shooting that left 19 other people dead at a clandestine cockfight in Mexico’s western state of Michoacan Sunday.
A mother of four with family in the Chicago area was killed and her sister critically wounded in a mass shooting that left 19 other people dead at a clandestine cockfight in Mexico’s western state of Michoacan Sunday.
Ukraine, Russia leaders meet to discuss possible cease-fire
Leaders in Ukraine and Russia met face-to-face Tuesday. It is something the two countries have not done in weeks. Despite this meeting, there seems to be little hope of a resolution.
Leaders in Ukraine and Russia met face-to-face Tuesday. It is something the two countries have not done in weeks. Despite this meeting, there seems to be little hope of a resolution.