Fear eases in markets, even as Ukraine invasion continues
NEW YORK (AP) — Some relief flowed through Wall Street on Friday, even as deadly attacks continued to rage in Ukraine. Stocks held relatively steady,Read More
Pope makes personal appeal in remarkable Russia embassy trip
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis went to the Russian Embassy on Friday to personally “express his concern about the war” in Ukraine, in an extraordinary,Read More
‘I don’t want to die’: Ukrainians fear as invasion closes in
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Yurii Zhyhanov woke before dawn to his mother’s screaming and found himself covered in dust. On the second day of Russia’sRead More
The West could still kick Russia out of SWIFT as the ‘last resort’
(CNN) — The West has announced a barrage of tough new sanctions aimed at cutting off Russia’s banks from the global financial system and depriving the countryRead More
Attacks from within seen as a growing threat to elections
Election officials preparing for this year’s midterms have yet another security concern to add to an already long list that includes death threats, disinformation, ransomwareRead More
IOC urges sports bodies to cancel events in Russia, Belarus
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Olympic Committee urged sports bodies Friday to cancel or move all events they plan to hold in Russia andRead More
Burger King’s largest franchise cuts chicken nugget count as prices surge
(CNN) — Chicken nuggets have fallen victim to rising prices. Burger King’s largest franchisee in the United States said Thursday that it will soon reduce theRead More
Ukrainian officials: Russian forces seize control of Chernobyl nuclear plant and hold staff hostage
(CNN) — Russian forces have seized control of the Chernobyl power plant in northern Ukraine, the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster, and are holding staffRead More
Pope visits Russian embassy as knee pain curbs activities
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis went to the Russian Embassy on Friday to “express his concern about the war,” an extraordinary, hands-on papal gesture thatRead More
J&J, distributors finalize $26B landmark opioid settlement
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson and three major distributors finalized nationwide settlements over their role in the opioid addiction crisis Friday, anRead More