Ukrainian rebel region residents encouraged to join Russian army, lawmaker says
A Russian lawmaker is encouraging residents of the rebel-controlled areas of Ukraine to join the Russian army.
A Russian lawmaker is encouraging residents of the rebel-controlled areas of Ukraine to join the Russian army.
Biden sending troops to Eastern Europe soon as Ukraine turmoil intensifies
President Biden told reporters Friday that he is moving U.S. troops to Eastern Europe and NATO countries.
President Biden told reporters Friday that he is moving U.S. troops to Eastern Europe and NATO countries.
CDC adds 15 more destinations to ‘high risk’ travel list
According to the CDC, 15 new destinations were cited Monday as a level four — meaning “very high risk” — for Americans.
According to the CDC, 15 new destinations were cited Monday as a level four — meaning “very high risk” — for Americans.
Denmark ends most virus restrictions, ready to 'welcome the life we knew before'
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that while the omicron variant is surging in Denmark, it is not placing a heavy burden on the health system and the country has a high vaccination rate. "As of Feb. 1, Denmark will be open."
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that while the omicron variant is surging in Denmark, it is not placing a heavy burden on the health system and the country has a high vaccination rate. "As of Feb. 1, Denmark will be open."
'There is nothing to cure': France bans gay 'conversion therapy' with new law
The new law authorizes jail time and fines for people using practices to attempt to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ individuals.
The new law authorizes jail time and fines for people using practices to attempt to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ individuals.
Russia prepared to retaliate if Ukraine demands not met, foreign minister says
Russia has demanded guarantees that NATO will never admit the country and that the alliance will roll back troop deployments in other former Soviet bloc countries.
Russia has demanded guarantees that NATO will never admit the country and that the alliance will roll back troop deployments in other former Soviet bloc countries.
Toronto woman 'walks' on frozen water across Lake Ontario
A video shows a woman taking a chance and walking across a frozen Lake Ontario in Canada over the weekend.
A video shows a woman taking a chance and walking across a frozen Lake Ontario in Canada over the weekend.
Red wine could reduce chances of COVID-19 infection, U.K. study suggests
A recent study out of the U.K. suggested consuming up to two glasses of red wine a week could lower a person’s chance of getting infected with COVID-19.
A recent study out of the U.K. suggested consuming up to two glasses of red wine a week could lower a person’s chance of getting infected with COVID-19.
‘I needed job satisfaction’: Frustrated nurse quits job, becomes truck driver
Leah Gorham said staff shortages, an assault and lack of advancement led her to leave the nursing industry and hit the open road.
Leah Gorham said staff shortages, an assault and lack of advancement led her to leave the nursing industry and hit the open road.
Ukraine says Russian invasion not imminent, urges calm
Ukraine’s leaders are seeking to reassure the nation that a feared invasion from neighboring Russia is not imminent.
Ukraine’s leaders are seeking to reassure the nation that a feared invasion from neighboring Russia is not imminent.
Tampa group rescues 23, including children, from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
Over the weekend, Project Dynamo pulled off its fifth operation, safely and legally moving 23 people out of Afghanistan. This time, almost half of the evacuees were children.
Over the weekend, Project Dynamo pulled off its fifth operation, safely and legally moving 23 people out of Afghanistan. This time, almost half of the evacuees were children.
Omicron sub-variant BA.2 ‘under investigation,’ detected in US
The UK Health Security Agency said early analysis suggests BA.2 is more infectious than the first omicron strain but scientists haven't spotted any meaningful differences between the strains.
The UK Health Security Agency said early analysis suggests BA.2 is more infectious than the first omicron strain but scientists haven't spotted any meaningful differences between the strains.
Novak Djokovic could play in France under latest COVID-19 vaccine rules
Top-ranked player Novak Djokovic could be allowed to defend his French Open title under the latest COVID-19 rules adopted Monday by the French government, even if he is still not vaccinated when the clay-court Grand Slam starts in May.
Top-ranked player Novak Djokovic could be allowed to defend his French Open title under the latest COVID-19 rules adopted Monday by the French government, even if he is still not vaccinated when the clay-court Grand Slam starts in May.
Ukraine-Russia conflict: Pentagon places 8,500 troops on standby
The Pentagon says that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put about 8,500 troops on heightened alert, so they will be prepared to deploy if needed to reassure NATO allies in the face of ongoing Russian aggression on the border of Ukraine.
The Pentagon says that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put about 8,500 troops on heightened alert, so they will be prepared to deploy if needed to reassure NATO allies in the face of ongoing Russian aggression on the border of Ukraine.
Snow blankets Athens, Greek islands and Turkey’s Istanbul
Heavy snowfall disrupted air traffic Monday in the Greek capital of Athens and neighboring Turkey’s largest city of Istanbul, while several Aegean islands and much of Turkey were blanketed by snow.
Heavy snowfall disrupted air traffic Monday in the Greek capital of Athens and neighboring Turkey’s largest city of Istanbul, while several Aegean islands and much of Turkey were blanketed by snow.
Russian invasion of Ukraine concerns soaring, here’s what’s happening
Tensions are soaring between Russia, Ukraine and the West. Here’s an overview of what’s happening in the region, and how it could impact the U.S.
Tensions are soaring between Russia, Ukraine and the West. Here’s an overview of what’s happening in the region, and how it could impact the U.S.
Dead man taken to post office to collect pension
The body of a dead man was allegedly brought to a post office in an attempt to collect his pension.
The body of a dead man was allegedly brought to a post office in an attempt to collect his pension.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange granted appeal in UK to fight extradition to US
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s battle to avoid extradition to the U.S. will go to Britain’s Supreme Court after he was granted the right to appeal a lower court ruling.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s battle to avoid extradition to the U.S. will go to Britain’s Supreme Court after he was granted the right to appeal a lower court ruling.
UAE: 2 ballistic missiles intercepted over Abu Dhabi
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
U.S. embassy families in Ukraine ordered to leave country as war fears mount
The State Department is ordering the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country and allowing non-essential staff to leave Ukraine amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion.
The State Department is ordering the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country and allowing non-essential staff to leave Ukraine amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion.