Acclaimed Filmmaker Brent Renaud Shot, Killed In Ukraine
American journalist Brent Renaud has been killed in Ukraine while gathering material for a report about refugees.
Russian Airstrike Hits Base In Western Ukraine, Kills 35
Waves of Russian missiles pounded a military training base in western Ukraine. The attack killed 35 people.
Russia Strikes Near Ukrainian Capital; Port City Under Siege
Russian forces are pounding the port city of Mariupol, shelling its downtown as residents hide. Fighting also raged Saturday in the outskirts of Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, as Russia kept up its bombardment of resisting cities.
Barcelona Burger, Alino Pizzeria In Mooresville To Donate Over $71,000 To World Central Kitchen For Ukrainian Refugees
The Barcelona Burger & Beer Garden and Aliño Pizzeria, located in Mooresville, will donate $71,861 to World Central Kitchen towards relief efforts for Ukrainian refugees after two fundraising days.
US Slashes Russia Trade Status, Bans Its Alcohol And Seafood
President Joe Biden announced Friday that along with the European Union and the Group of Seven countries, the U.S. will revoke “most favored nation” trade status for Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Russians Keep Pressure On Mariupol; Massive Convoy Breaks Up
Satellite photos show that a massive Russian convoy that had been mired outside the Ukrainian capital since last week has split up and fanned out into towns and forests, with artillery pieces moved into firing positions.
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
McDonald’s 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 Russia’s 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 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.
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