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.
Russian President Vladimir Putin Announces 'Military Operation' in Ukraine
BREAKING -- Putin has approved a "special military operation" in Ukraine.
U.S. Returns Artifacts Worth $20 Million To Greece
Prosecutors in New York say dozens of looted antiquities seized from collector and billionaire hedge fund founder Michael Steinhardt after a years-long investigation are being returned to the people of Greece.
White House Calls Russian Moves On Ukraine An Invasion
The White House had begun referring to Russian troop deployments in eastern Ukraine as an βinvasionβ after initially hesitating to use the term.
Ukraine Rebels Mobilize Troops Amid Russia Invasion Fears
Separatist leaders in eastern Ukraine have ordered a full military mobilization while Western leaders made increasingly dire warnings that a Russia invasion of its neighbor appeared imminent.
Sui, Han Earn Olympic Gold At Last In Pairs Figure Skating
Sui Wenjing and Han Cong captured the Olympic gold medal that eluded them by a razor-thin margin four years ago.
Biden "Convinced" Putin's Decided To Further Invade Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden says heβs βconvincedβ that Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to launch a further invasion of Ukraine, saying he has βreason to believeβ it will occur in the βcoming daysβ and will include an assault on its capital, Kyiv.
Biden: 'Every Indication' Russia Prepared To Attack Ukraine
President Joe Biden says there is a βvery highβ risk of a Russian invasion of Ukraine and that could happen within βseveral days.β
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.
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