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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 Ukraine’s 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 Union’s 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 Russia’s 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 Around Russian Invasion Of 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. Doctors with Novant Health have advice on how to talk with your kids about what's happening in Europe.

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 Russia’s 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 Russia’s 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 Russia’s Vladimir Putin “chose this war” 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.

Local Residents Of Ukrainian Decent Worry About Possible Full-Scale Invasion

A local woman with ties to Ukraine says her family there is preparing for a full-scale invasion. Fort Mill resident Kathi Matiaszek continues to follow the latest from Ukraine, where her father grew up, and where her brother and his family live today.