US Urges More Arms For Ukraine Amid Fears Of Expanding War
The U.N. General Assembly has taken a first step to put the five permanent members of the Security Council under the spotlight when they use their veto power.
Elon Musk Has An Agreement To Acquire Twitter For About $44B
Twitterβs board is negotiating with Tesla CEO Elon Musk over his bid to buy the social media platform and a deal could be announced as early as Monday.
US Promises More Ukraine Aid, Biden Announces Veteran Envoy
After a secrecy-shrouded visit to Ukraine's capital, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Russia is failing in its war aims and βUkraine is succeeding.β
AP: Ukraine Official Says Zelenskyy Meets Top-Level US Delegation
An adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the U.S. secretaries of state and defense were meeting with the Ukrainian leader in the highest-level visit to Kyiv by an American delegation since the start of the Russian invasion.
2 Months After Griner's Arrest, Mystery Surrounds Her Case
WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is easily the most prominent American citizen known to be jailed by a foreign government.
Biden Announces $800M In New Military Assistance For Ukraine
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced he has approved an additional $800 million in military aid to help Ukraine fight back against the Russian invasion, but warned Congress will need to approve additional assistance.
AP: Russians Fight In Streets Of Ukrainian Town
A Ukrainian military official said street battles have begun and evacuation is impossible in the town of Kreminna.
Police: More Than 900 Civilian Bodies Found In Kyiv Region
More than 900 bodies of civilians were discovered in the Kyiv region following the withdrawal of Russian forces. That's according to the regional police chief, who spoke Friday.
Biden Approves $800M In New Military Assistance For Ukraine
President Joe Biden approved $800 million in new military assistance to Ukraine, including artillery and helicopters, to bolster its defenses against an intensified Russian offensive in the countryβs East.
Biden Waiving Ethanol Rule In Bid To Lower Gasoline Prices
President Joe Biden is visiting corn-rich Iowa to announce heβll suspend a federal rule preventing the sale of higher ethanol blend gasoline in the summer.
US Inflation Jumped 8.5% In Past Year, Highest Since 1981
Inflation soared over the past year at its fastest pace in more than 40 years, with costs for food, gasoline, housing and other necessities squeezing American consumers and wiping out the pay raises that many people have received.
Gastonia Man Returns From Ukraine After Handing Out Relief Supplies For Children
A local man has just returned from Ukraine, where he handed out relief supplies to children and families. He's giving us a firsthand account of the situation at the Ukrainian border.
Missile Kills At Least 52 At Crowded Ukrainian Train Station
Ukrainian authorities say a missile hit a train station where thousands of Ukrainians had gathered. At least 52 people died.
Biden: Putin Should Face War Crimes Trial For Bucha Killings
President Joe Biden called for a war crimes trial against Russian President Vladimir Putin and said heβd seek more sanctions after reported atrocities in Ukraine.
Russia War Could Further Escalate Auto Prices And Shortages
Russiaβs devastating war on Ukraine is bringing a whole set of new problems to the global auto industry, just as it was starting to recover from the pandemic and computer chip shortages.
Russian Space Chief: Sanctions Could Imperil Space Station
The head of Russiaβs space program says the future of the International Space Station hangs in the balance after the United States, the European Union and Canadian space agencies missed a deadline to meet Russian demands for lifting sanctions on Russian enterprises and hardware.
Foo Fighters Cancel All Dates Following Drummer's Death
Foo Fighters have canceled all upcoming concert dates following the death of the bandβs drummer, Taylor Hawkins.
Charlotte Woman Mourns Cousin Who Died In Ukraine Makeshift Hospital
A Charlotte woman is in mourning after her cousin's death in Ukraine. He died in a makeshift basement hospital in Lviv, as Russia bombed a fuel depot over the weekend.
Young Black Leadership Alliance Makes An Impact On Ukraine Refugees 5,000 Miles Away
A Charlotte-based non-profit organization participated in a service project with Samaritanβs Feet Warehouse to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland on March 26th.
Russia Says It Will Cut Back Operations Near Ukraine Capital
Russiaβs deputy defense minister said that Moscow has decided to βfundamentally ... cut backβ operations near the capital and another major city to βincrease mutual trustβ at talks aimed at ending the fighting.
