Airstrike Hits Ukraine Maternity Hospital, 17 Reported Hurt
A Russian airstrike has devastated a maternity hospital Wednesday in the besieged port city of Mariupol, with Ukrainian officials saying at least 17 people had been wounded.
McDonald's To Temporarily Close 850 Stores In Russia
McDonaldβs said Tuesday it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine.
US Banning Russian Oil Imports As Biden Warns Of 'Costs'
President Joe Biden has announced that the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russiaβs economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine.
Death Toll Surpasses 6 Million For Pandemic Now In 3rd Year
The death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million.
Biden Seeks $10B For Aid To Ukraine, $22.5B For Coronavirus
The Biden administration is seeking another $10 billion to help protect Ukraine against the Russian invasion and an additional $22.5 billion to cover coronavirus pandemic-related expenses, two major additions to budget talks already underway.
South Charlotte Teen Worries About Ukrainian Student He Met In Online Cultural Exchange Program
A South Charlotte teen is keeping close tabs on a Ukrainian student he met in an online cultural exchange. The two are part of a program that helps Ukrainian teens improve their English skills.
Space Junk On 5,800-MPH Collision Course With Moon
The moon is about to get walloped by a big piece of space junk. The leftover rocket will slam into the far side of the moon Friday.
State Of The Union: Biden Vows To Halt Russia, Hit Inflation
Addressing a concerned nation and anxious world, President Joe Biden has vowed in his first State of the Union address to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, tame soaring U.S. inflation and deal with the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.
With Russian Sanctions, NC Agencies Told To End Contracts
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has ordered state offices under his control to terminate government contracts that benefit Russian businesses in response to its war against Ukraine.
Ukrainian Teen Awaits Adoption By Harrisburg Family Amid Russian Invasion
A Harrisburg family is staying in close touch with a teenager they're trying to adopt from Ukraine. She's stuck there after the adoption process stalled due to the pandemic and now the Russian invasion.
Ukraine Seeks To Join EU As Round Of Talks With Russia Ends
A top adviser to Ukraineβs president says the first round of talks with Russia about ending the fighting in Ukraine has concluded, and more talks could happen soon.
EU Shuts Airspace To Russian Airlines, Will Buy Ukraine Arms
The European Unionβs chief executive says the 27-nation bloc will close its airspace to Russian airlines, fund supplies of weapons to Ukraine and ban some pro-Kremlin media outlets in response to Russiaβs invasion.
Putin Puts Nuclear Forces On High Alert, Escalating Tensions
President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian nuclear forces on high alert amid tensions with the West over his invasion of Ukraine.
Dozens Gathering In Uptown Protesting The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
The sadness was palpable among the dozens of people who came to Romare Bearden Park Thursday, protesting the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Olena Sambur moved to Charlotte six years ago from Ukraine.
Healthy Headlines: Anxiety Due To Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
Experts say pictures and videos of the violence happening as Russia invades Ukraine can be harmful to kids and their anxiety.Β Doctors with Novant Health have advice on how to talk with your kids about what's happening in Europe.Β
Russian Forces Closing in on Ukraine's Capital
Experts: Kyiv could fall to Russia within days. Missiles struck the city Friday morning.
Biden Hits Russia With Sanctions, Shifts Troops To Germany
President Joe Biden has hit back against Russiaβs invasion of Ukraine, unleashing robust new sanctions, ordering the deployment of thousands of additional troops to NATO ally Germany, and declaring that America will stand up to Russiaβs Vladimir Putin.
Biden Hits Russia With New Sanctions, Says Putin 'Chose' War
President Joe Biden has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, charging that Russiaβs Vladimir Putin βchose this warβ and his country will bear the consequences
Russia-Ukraine: What To Know As Russia Attacks Ukraine
Russian troops have launched a broad assault on Ukraine from three sides.
Russia Attacks Ukraine As Defiant Putin Warns US, NATO
Russian troops have launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine. Big explosions were heard before dawn in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa as world leaders decried the start of an invasion that could cause massive casualties.
