What’s happening between Russia and Ukraine? Things to know amid push for summit
Efforts by world leaders to head off a Russian invasion of Ukraine have been dealt a serious blow.
Efforts by world leaders to head off a Russian invasion of Ukraine have been dealt a serious blow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin takes another step toward war with Ukraine
In a move many fear is a prelude to invasion, Russia?s Vladimir Putin on Monday signed documents proclaiming the "independence " of two break-away regions of Ukraine and pledging "mutual military assistance."
In a move many fear is a prelude to invasion, Russia?s Vladimir Putin on Monday signed documents proclaiming the "independence " of two break-away regions of Ukraine and pledging "mutual military assistance."
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.
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.
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.
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.
What to make of tension brewing between Russia and Ukraine
Professor William Muck from North Central College shares his thoughts on the situation unfolding between Russia and Ukraine.
Professor William Muck from North Central College shares his thoughts on the situation unfolding between Russia and Ukraine.
US: Biden agrees to meet Putin if Russia halts Ukraine invasion
The White House said U.S. President Joe Biden has agreed “in principle” to a meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin as long as he holds off on launching an assault that U.S. officials warn appears increasingly more likely.
The White House said U.S. President Joe Biden has agreed “in principle” to a meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin as long as he holds off on launching an assault that U.S. officials warn appears increasingly more likely.
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.”
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.”
Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID
The 95-year-old monarch is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
The 95-year-old monarch is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
Ukrainians come together in Chicago to pray for peace as threat of war looms
Attendees honored the “Heavenly Hundred" – the first 100 people who died during the Russian Ukraine War on Feb 20, 2014. The majority were civilian protesters who supported the revolution.
Attendees honored the “Heavenly Hundred" – the first 100 people who died during the Russian Ukraine War on Feb 20, 2014. The majority were civilian protesters who supported the revolution.
Kamala Harris warns Russia of ‘unprecedented’ penalties if it invades Ukraine
The vice president also predicted that such an attack would draw European allies closer to the United States during her remarks Saturday at the Munich Security Conference.
The vice president also predicted that such an attack would draw European allies closer to the United States during her remarks Saturday at the Munich Security Conference.
Potential Russian invasion of Ukraine weighs heavy on many in Chicago
In Chicago, the developing situation between Russia and Ukraine is weighing heavy on the hearts of many in the city’s Ukrainian community.
In Chicago, the developing situation between Russia and Ukraine is weighing heavy on the hearts of many in the city’s Ukrainian community.
Potential Russian invasion of Ukraine weighs heavy on many in Chicago
In Chicago, the developing situation between Russia and Ukraine is weighing heavy on the hearts of many in the city?s Ukrainian community.
In Chicago, the developing situation between Russia and Ukraine is weighing heavy on the hearts of many in the city?s Ukrainian community.
Mexican avocado ban lifted, US Embassy announces
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico says that Washington is lifting a ban on inspections of Mexican avocados, freeing the way for exports to resume.
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico says that Washington is lifting a ban on inspections of Mexican avocados, freeing the way for exports to resume.
Burning cargo ship full of Porsches adrift in Atlantic Ocean
The Felicity Ace cargo ship was carrying Porsches and other vehicles from Germany to the U.S. when it caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean and remains adrift.
The Felicity Ace cargo ship was carrying Porsches and other vehicles from Germany to the U.S. when it caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean and remains adrift.
Russian threat to invade Ukraine still 'very high,' Biden says
President Joe Biden warned that Russia could invade Ukraine within days, while world leaders raced for solutions to the conflict.
President Joe Biden warned that Russia could invade Ukraine within days, while world leaders raced for solutions to the conflict.
Russia adds 7K more troops near Ukraine border, US official says
Russia has added as many as 7,000 troops near the Ukraine border in recent days, contrary to claims by President Vladimir Putin that troops would be pulled back from the region.
Russia has added as many as 7,000 troops near the Ukraine border in recent days, contrary to claims by President Vladimir Putin that troops would be pulled back from the region.
Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
Biden says US has not verified Russia's claim of troop withdrawal from Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin didn’t commit to a full pullback of troops near Ukraine, saying Russia’s next moves in the standoff will depend on how the situation evolves.
Russian President Vladimir Putin didn’t commit to a full pullback of troops near Ukraine, saying Russia’s next moves in the standoff will depend on how the situation evolves.
Severe, critical COVID-19 cases more likely in vitamin D-deficient people: study
People who have a vitamin D deficiency are more likely to have a severe or fatal case of COVID-19, researchers said.
People who have a vitamin D deficiency are more likely to have a severe or fatal case of COVID-19, researchers said.
New Zealand authorities blare Barry Manilow and 'Macarena' in attempt to disperse vaccine protesters
Thousands of protesters are refusing to leave after setting up camp on the grounds of New Zealand's Parliament to rail against the country's COVID-19 vaccine mandate -- a move inspired by the Canadian trucker protests.
Thousands of protesters are refusing to leave after setting up camp on the grounds of New Zealand's Parliament to rail against the country's COVID-19 vaccine mandate -- a move inspired by the Canadian trucker protests.