US Suspends Mexican Avocado Imports On Eve Of Sunday's Big Game
he U.S. government has suspended imports of Mexican avocados after a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico received a threat.
Putin, Biden Begin High-Stakes Phone Call On Ukraine crisis
Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin have begun their closely watched call on Ukraine as the U.S. warns that a Russian invasion of its neighbor may be imminent.
Biden To Split Frozen Afghan Funds For 9/11 Victims, Relief
President Joe Biden is expected to use executive authority to move $7 billion of the Afghan central bankβs assets frozen in the American funding system to fund humanitarian relief in Afghanistan and compensate victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
French Cave Tells New Story About Neanderthals, Early Humans
Scientists say artifacts found inside a cave in southern France show modern humans came to that part of Europe almost 10,000 years earlier than previously thought.
Charlotte Area Family With Ties To Ukraine Keeping Close Eye On Tense Border Situation
Charlotte families with close ties to Ukraine are watching closely as tensions accelerate along the Russia-Ukraine border. Tens of thousands of Russian troops remain positioned near the border amid fears of a possible invasion.
Ukraine Crisis Talks Move To Moscow And Washington
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan warned Sunday that Russia could invade Ukraine βany day,β triggering a conflict that would come at an βenormous human cost.β
U.S. Says New Intel Shows Russia Plotting False Flag Attack
The U.S. is accusing the Kremlin of an elaborate plot to fabricate an attack by Ukrainian forces that Russia could use as a pretext to take military action against its neighbor.
Biden: US Raid In Syria Killed Top Islamic State Leader
President Joe Biden says a U.S. special forces raid in northwestern Syria early Thursday killed the top leader of the Islamic State group, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi.
New Zealand To End Quarantine Stays And Reopen Its Borders
New Zealandβs government will end its quarantine requirements for incoming travelers and reopen its borders.
Biden Sending More Troops To Europe Amid Ukraine Tension
President Joe Biden is sending about 2,000 troops from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Poland and Germany this week and sending part of an infantry Stryker squadron of roughly 1,000 troops based in Germany to Romania.
US Draws Down Ukraine Embassy Presence 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.
Hong Kong To Kill 2,000 Animals After Hamsters Get COVID-19
Hong Kong authorities say they will kill about 2,000 small animals, including hamsters, after several tested positive for the coronavirus at a pet store where an employee was also infected.
Out Of This World: 555.55-Carat Black Diamond Lands In Dubai
Auction house Sothebyβs Dubai has unveiled a diamond thatβs literally from out of this world.
UKs Embattled Prince Andrew Loses Honorary Military Titles
Prince Andrew has been stripped of his honorary military roles as allegations of sexual abuse against him shine unwanted attention on the House of Windsor.
For Celebrations, English Fizz Is On The Rise
English sparkling wine has been winning respect and an audience in recent years.
Desmond Tutu, South Africa's Foe Of Apartheid, Dies At 90
Desmond Tutu, South Africaβs Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice, has died at 90.
"Spider-Man" Surpasses $1B Globally In Second Weekend
Even with some mighty competition from new Matrix and Sing movies and rising concerns over the omicron variant, βSpider-Man: No Way Homeβ stayed in the No. 1 spot, with $81.5 million according to studio estimates Sunday.
Carolina Panthers Awarded International Home Marketing Area Rights In Germany
A new NFL initiative grants the Carolina Panthers access to Germany for marketing, fan engagement, and commercialization, the League announced on Wednesday.
U.S. Case Of COVID-19 Omicron Variant Identified In California
A person in California has become the first in the U.S. to have an identified case of the omicron variant of COVID-19. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the person was a traveler who returned from South Africa on Nov. 22 and tested positive on Nov. 29.
WHO Warns That New Virus Variant Poses 'Very High' Risk
The World Health Organization says the global risk from the omicron variant of the coronavirus is βvery highβ based on early evidence, and it could lead to surges with βsevere consequences.β
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