A version of this story appeared in CNN's What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here (CNN) There is a loud and growing chorus of calls for the International Criminal Court to pursue Vladimir Putin. On Wednesday, the court said

Sen. Lindsey Graham called Thursday night for the assassination of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Over a couple of tweets Mr. Graham cited as role models the German officer who tried to kill Adolf Hitler in 1944 and the Roman senator who helped kill Julius

In response to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the DOJ plans to seize assets. A top Justice Department official has a stern warning for Russian oligarchs who attempt to evade U.S. sanctions: Nobody is out of the DOJ's reach. "The point of going after Putin's

Russian authorities have arrested 8,100 people at anti-war protests that have broken out across the country, according to a local source. OVD-Info, an independent human rights project focused on political persecution in Russia, published the figure on Wednesday. In

WASHINGTON — Ukraine’s soldiers have blown up bridges to halt advancing Russian ground troops. Its pilots and air defenses have prevented Russian fighter jets from conquering the skies. And a band of savvy Ukrainian cyberwarriors are so far beating Moscow in

The United States on Thursday banned Russian citizens who own or lease aircraft from flying them over U.S. airspace, Defense One reports. The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday issued a Notice to Air Missions stating that ''all aircraft, regardless

Former NATO commander says a no-fly zone over Ukraine must be on the table NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with retired U.S. Air Force general Philip Breedlove about calls for a no-fly zone over Ukraine — and why that could push Russia and the democratic West closer

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday that Russia will continue its “military operation” in Ukraine even if a peace deal is made until the process of “demilitarization” and “de-Nazification” is completed to Moscow’s satisfaction and Ukraine

Biden announces 'severe' new Russian sanctions U.S. President Joe Biden announced new sanctions Thursday against Russian oligarchs and others in President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle as Russian forces continue to pummel Ukraine. (March 3)

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) leads a group of legislators including Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), to introduce a bill to ban Russian energy imports at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., March

(CNN) Bipartisan pressure is mounting on the Biden administration to end all Russian oil imports and sanction Russia's energy sector as President Vladimir Putin continues to escalate the war in Ukraine . While the administration moved quickly to put economic

A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill Thursday to ban U.S. imports of Russian oil, saying the shipments could be replaced by boosting output in North America and other places. The bill would have to pass the Senate and House and be signed by President

WASHINGTON — Republicans and Democrats in Congress are pushing President Biden to ban Russian energy imports as they search for new ways to punish Moscow for its bloody invasion of Ukraine, even as the White House resists the idea, which it argues would drive

NBC’s Chief White House correspondent Peter Alexander repeated White House talking points to his Republican guest during a MSNBC interview on Thursday. Alexander denied that the Keystone XL Pipeline would’ve had any impact on the United States’ dependence

WASHINGTON – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) joined the bipartisan chorus of lawmakers calling for the Biden administration to stop Russian oil imports. “I’m all for it,” Pelosi said at a Thursday press conference. “Ban the oil coming from Russia.” Advertisement The

On Thursday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) argued that oil companies are not producing as much as oil as they could to keep the price high and these companies need to increase production

Oil prices are spiraling higher on supply concerns as the Russia-Ukraine crisis develops, and this could lead to demand destruction and an economic recession, according to an oil analyst. "I'm concerned that we don't have enough oil at all here, and we need

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has driven lawmakers in Washington from both sides of the aisle to demand what energy market strategists just weeks ago considered unimaginable: a ban on Russian energy imports. An embargo on the hundreds of thousands of barrels

Lukoil, Russia’s second-largest oil company, appeared to distance itself from President Vladimir V. Putin on Thursday by calling for a “fast resolution” to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The statement most likely reflects the company’s desire to protect its

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she would be on board with banning all oil imports from Russia in order to deprive Russian President Vladimir Putin of a lucrative way of funding his invasion of neighboring Ukraine. “I’m all for that … ban the

Ex-officer cleared in Breonna Taylor raid trial A former police officer was found not guilty on charges he endangered neighbors as he fired into Breonna Taylor's apartment during a botched drug raid. (Mar. 3)

A former Kentucky police officer was found not guilty Thursday on charges he endangered neighbors the night he fired into Breonna Taylor's apartment during a botched drug raid that resulted in Taylor's death. The panel of eight men and four women delivered

Ex-officer found not guilty on charges for raid into Breonna Taylor's apartment A jury has found Louisville, Ky., police officer Brett Hankison not guilty of charges connected to the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor's home nearly two years ago. Law Ex-officer

Former Louisville police detective Brett Hankison poses for a booking photograph at Shelby County Detention Center in Shelbyville, Ky., September 23, 2020. (Shelby County Detention Center/Handout via Reuters) A jury found former Louisville, Ky., police detective

A jury in Louisville, Kentucky, has found Brett Hankison, the former police officer charged with recklessly shooting into a neighboring apartment during the course of the raid that ended with the death of Breonna Taylor, not guilty on all three counts. Hankison

The only Kentucky officer criminally charged in the bungled raid on Breonna Taylor’s home was found not guilty Thursday almost two years after she was shot dead. Ex-Louisville cop Brett Hankison had been accused of endangering Taylor’s neighbors on March 13,

Hankison’s defense team said the ex-cop opened fire to defend his colleagues. Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, fired a warning shot after he said he mistook the cops for intruders. That shot hit Cosgrove in the leg; the three officers responded by opening

Former Louisville, Kentucky, police officer Brett Hankison, the only cop charged in connection with the raid that ended with Breonna Taylor's death, was acquitted on Thursday after the jury deliberated for approximately three hours. A Kentucky jury cleared

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky jury on Thursday cleared a former police officer of charges that he endangered neighbors when he fired shots into an apartment during the 2020 drug raid that ended with Breonna Taylor’s death. The panel of eight men and four

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Kentucky jury has cleared a former police officer who fired shots during the 2020 drug raid that ended in Breonna Taylor’s death. The jury on Thursday found Brett Hankison not guilty of three counts of wanton endangerment for firing shots

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled for the U.S. government in a case involving a Guantanamo Bay detainee seeking what the government said is secret information. Abu Zubaydah, who was captured in Pakistan in 2002, was once thought to be a high-ranking member

Washington CNN — Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and the New York attorney general have reached an agreement to postpone depositions in the civil investigation into the Trump Organization until after an appeal is decided, likely pushing off any testimony

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday against a Guantanamo detainee seeking documents related to his treatment and detainment overseas at a CIA black site alleged to be in Poland. Abu Zubaydah, an ally of Osama bin Laden, was captured in Pakistan in 2002 and kept

New Supreme Court ruling could make it harder to expose secret government misconduct The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the federal government can shield former government contractors from testifying about the torture of a post-9/11 detainee. Law New Supreme

The Supreme Court sided with the government Thursday and dismissed a case involving a Guantanamo Bay detainee captured after the Sept. 11 attacks and tortured by the CIA abroad who has sought information about his treatment. The United States insisted that

The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Kentucky’s attorney general, a Republican, may step in to defend a state abortion law struck down by a federal appeals court after the governor, a Democrat, refused to pursue further appeals. The question in the case

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Kentucky's Republican attorney general may continue defending a restriction on abortion rights that had been struck down by lower courts. The underlying issue in the case is a blocked state law that abortion rights supporters

There’s no reasonable doubt that Zayn al-Abidin Muhammad Husayn, a Palestinian man who is often referred to as “Abu Zubaydah,” was held by the Central Intelligence Agency at a black site in Poland. Nor is there reasonable doubt that he was tortured at this

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron can intervene in a lawsuit to defend the state’s restrictions on dilation and evacuation abortions. In an 8-1 ruling, the high court said Kentucky’s attorney general has the right

The U.S. Supreme Court building is seen January 24, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Kentucky's Republican attorney general can step in to defend the state's restrictive abortion law, which had been abandoned by another top official. Justices

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy say he has informed the leaders of the U.S., Britain, the European Union and the International Atomic Energy Agency about the dire threat of nuclear disaster after Russian troops shelled a nuclear power plant. “If there

A fire broke out early Friday morning at a complex in southern Ukraine that is home to Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, after Russian troops fired on the area, Ukraine’s foreign minister said. Security camera footage filmed early on Friday and verified

Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, which has six reactors and supplies a quarter of the country’s electricity, is the largest facility of its kind in Europe and one of the biggest on the planet. Russian forces attacked the plant early Friday morning

A contested Ukrainian nuclear plant is under attack by Russian forces Enlarge this image toggle caption Vadim Ghirda/AP Vadim Ghirda/AP Ukraine's foreign minister said on Twitter early Friday that Europe's largest nuclear power plant is under fire from Russian

Russian forces shelled Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant early Friday in the latest assault on the beleaguered nation, according to a plant spokesperson and video footage. The nuclear facility is the largest of its kind in Europe and could cause a

Russian troops are shelling Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine, prompting worries of an international disaster amid the Kremlin’s ongoing invasion of the country. The shelling was underway at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Enerhodar, a city

There are a lot of problematic issues that can spin out of control with the war in Ukraine now, most notably that it could spread to involve other countries. We saw the “oopsie” of the Belarus leader standing in front of an attack map, indicating the Russians

Exterior view of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Energodar, Ukraine, in 2008. (Stringer/Reuters) Russian troops are shelling a nuclear power plant in eastern Ukraine, and a fire has broken out inside the plant, according to several reports. Dmytro

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, the largest of its kind in Europe, was on fire early on Friday after an attack by Russian troops, the mayor of the nearby town of Energodar said. Wires reported that an unnamed Ukraine official said there were

Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane (Ret.) warned Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will stop at nothing to take over Ukraine on "Jesse Watters Primetime." GEN. JACK KEANE: It’s absolute insanity when it comes down to it. I mean,

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed that the "sole goal" of the House select committee investigating the Capitol riot is to prevent him from running for office again. Trump claimed in a statement released by his political action committee, Save

(CNN) The House's January 6 committee laid out on Wednesday its most comprehensive view yet for how former President Donald Trump's conduct up to and during the insurrection may have amounted to a crime. The arguments came in a court filing where a key player

Former President Donald Trump has denounced new findings by a Democrat-led panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol, calling it an effort to block him from running for the White House in 2024. The Jan. 6 committee accused Mr. Trump in a new

Pat A. Cipollone, the White House counsel, also tried to get Mr. Trump to stop pursuing baseless claims of fraud. He pushed back against a plan from a rogue Justice Department lawyer, Jeffrey Clark, who wanted to distribute official letters to multiple state

One of the greatest rivalries in sports is Dan Rather versus facts of literally any sort. A journalist who talks a lot about honesty and integrity is still nonetheless remembered for a blockbuster story that turned out to be based on forgeries – a story he

Jan. 6 panel member on the court filing alleging criminal conspiracy by Trump NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Democratic Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren of California about a new court filing from the House Jan. 6 committee. Law Jan. 6 panel member on the court

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol said Wednesday for the first time that its evidence suggests crimes may have been committed by former President Trump and his associates in the failed effort to overturn the outcome

The committee made the argument in a court filing related to his former lawyer. The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack said Wednesday it has evidence that former President Donald Trump and some of his associates may have illegally tried

A new court filing on Wednesday by the House January 6 committee in a California civil court gives the first, clear hint of what might be included in any potential, criminal referral to the U.S. Department of Justice of former President Donald Trump and his

In publicly sharing its work, the committee has only escalated expectations that Mr. Trump will be prosecuted, regardless of whether its evidence meets the standard that a federal prosecutor must clear to secure a unanimous guilty verdict. In its court filing,

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., weighed in on the White House's request to Congress for $10 billion in aid to Ukraine, saying he's not opposed to selling weapons to Ukraine, but the U.S. should be careful about giving weapons away and expanding on national debt, which

“The sense of urgency around this is made stronger because of the need to get the dollars over there and get the military aid there,” said Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Republican. “Having that in there is helpful, both in terms of votes, but

President Joe Biden wants Congress to send him $10 billion to help Ukraine fight Russia, according to a letter from his administration seen Thursday. “[W]e are requesting $10 billion to deliver additional humanitarian, security, and economic assistance in

(CNN) The White House has asked lawmakers to approve $10 billion in lethal and humanitarian aid for Ukraine as part of a $32.5 billion emergency funding request sent to Capitol Hill. The request follows weeks of discussions between White House officials and

The Biden administration has asked lawmakers to approve $10 billion to help Ukraine as it tries to repel the Russian invasion, according to a report. The funds would go toward addressing the growing humanitarian crisis, training the Ukrainian military and

A participant in a peace prayer holds up a sign reading "Putin gas stop" in front of Ulm Cathedral. The world's highest church tower illuminated in the Ukrainian national colors of yellow and blue. The White House asked Congress to immediately approve $32.5

President Biden is upping his request for humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine, calling on Congress to approve $10 billion to help bolster the nation in its fight against Russia. Shalanda Young, acting director of the White House Office of Management and

The Biden administration is asking Congress for $32.5 billion to assist Ukraine during Russia's attack, and to help the U.S. fight COVID-19, The Washington Post reported Thursday. A total of $10 million would go to help Ukraine deal with its growing humanitarian

The Biden administration is requesting at least $10 billion in new money to provide aid to Ukraine amid Russian President Vladimir Putin's war against the nation, according to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). "As part of the agreement lawmakers

BEIJING — On Wednesday night, the organizers of the Paralympic Winter Games were resolute that they had no option except to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete. On Thursday afternoon, they were equally resolute when they came to the opposite conclusion. In

After global pressure, the International Paralympic Committee reversed itself and banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from participating in the 2022 Beijing Paralympic Winter Games, ending the organization’s purported “neutrality” following Russia’s invasion

In a stunning reversal, Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Paralympics for their countries’ roles in the war in Ukraine In a stunning reversal, Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Winter Paralympic Games for their

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) backtracked on its original decision to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete as "neutrals" in the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing. The organization announced Thursday that they will no longer

In a stunning reversal, Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Winter Paralympic Games for their countries’ roles in the war in Ukraine, the International Paralympic Committee said Thursday in Beijing. The about-face comes less than 24 hours

CNN — Russian and Belarusian athletes will no longer be able to compete at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing after multiple teams threatened not to compete at the Games, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said on Thursday. The decision comes

BEIJING — On Wednesday night, the organizers of the Paralympic Winter Games were resolute that they had no option except to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete. On Thursday afternoon, they were equally resolute when they came to the opposite conclusion. In

Dozens of Russian athletes were already in China preparing for their events. BEIJING — A day after organizers of the Paralympic Winter Games announced that they would allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to take part in the competitions, the organization’s

BEIJING — A day after organizers of the Paralympic Winter Games announced that they would allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to take part in the competitions, the organization’s board made a stunning reversal and barred athletes from both countries on the

A Houston homeowner shot and killed an intruder who had broken in early Thursday morning, police said. HPD patrol officers responded to a call about a suspicious person around the 2200 block of Naomi Street around 1 a.m. on Thursday, police said. A caller

CNN — Philadelphia police provided more details Wednesday on a deadly incident, in which officers chased and shot a boy after a shot was fired into the officers’ car. Police identified the boy as 12-year-old Thomas Siderio, and said in a statement he was

A New Mexico police officer and an uninvolved motorist were killed Wednesday after they crashed into the vehicle of a kidnapping suspect during a freeway chase in Santa Fe, according to authorities. Robert Duran, 43, was identified as the cop. Duran joined

Officers turned on the emergency lights of their unmarked vehicle and started to approach the pair — that’s when they heard gunfire, immediately followed by the sound of glass shattering. According to authorities, the bullet went through the rear passenger

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that wounded two men at an Indianapolis Jewish community center during an apparent dispute over a basketball game, police said. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said Wednesday

Police investigate a shooting Tuesday night in Philadelphia that left a 12-year-old boy dead. The child was fatally shot by police and an officer was injured by shattered glass during a confrontation, police said. via Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A

The man accused of shooting a Georgia police officer and another person during an armed robbery at a shopping center has turned himself into police. Arterio Lerente Crumbley, 25, surrendered late Wednesday, just hours after police named him a suspect.

Philadelphia police say an officer in plainclothes fatally shot a fleeing 12-year-old boy in the back, moments after a bullet was fired into an unmarked car PHILADELPHIA -- A plainclothes Philadelphia police officer fatally shot a 12-year-old boy in the back

Police in Santa Fe have released the name of the officer who was killed in a car chase Wednesday SANTA FE, N.M. -- Law enforcement agencies were searching the Santa Fe area for a suspected kidnapper whose flight from police into oncoming traffic led to fatal

BEIJING (AP) — China on Thursday denounced a report that it asked Russia to delay invading Ukraine until after the Beijing Winter Olympics as “fake news” and a “very despicable” attempt to divert attention and shift blame over the conflict. Foreign Ministry

Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reportedly been targeted for assassination three times since Russian troops invaded his country last week. According to a report from Times of London, Zelenskyy sidestepped the attempts on his life after Russian

Assassins have tried to kill Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky at least three times since Russia invaded his country last week, a new report said. The assassination plots were foiled when anti-war Russians fed intel to Ukraine about two separate mercenary

The administration reportedly asked China to ask Russia to refrain from invading Ukraine. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE F ormer national-security adviser Robert O’Brien said the Biden administration was “a little naïve” to share intelligence about Russian troop movements

BEIJING (AP) — China on Thursday denounced a report that it asked Russia to delay invading Ukraine until after the Beijing Winter Olympics as “fake news” and a “very despicable” attempt to divert attention and shift blame over the conflict. Foreign Ministry

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China, February 4, 2022. (Sputnik/Aleksey Druzhinin/Kremlin via REuters) Chinese authorities reportedly requested in early February that Russia wait to launch

Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know to start your day ... CHINA, RUSSIA DEAL? - Chinese officials in early February asked Russian officials to wait until the Winter Olympics in Beijing had concluded before sending troops

Chinese officials in early February asked Russian officials to wait until the Winter Olympics in Beijing had concluded before sending troops into Ukraine, U.S. officials said, according to a report. A Western intelligence service collected the information

China urged Russia to delay the invasion of Ukraine until the conclusion of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, it was revealed on Wednesday. Senior Chinese officials made the request in early February after Washington informed Beijing of the Russian troop build-up

(CNN) On Thursday, Donald Trump got his wish: Arizona GOP Gov. Doug Ducey announced he wouldn't run against Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly in the fall. "These days, if you're going to run for public office, you have to really want the job," Ducey wrote in a letter

Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey ended months of speculation by saying he will not run for U.S. Senate this year against Democrat Sen. Mark Kelly. The latter’s reelection could potentially decide which party controls the evenly split chamber. “I have the

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will not run for Senate in 2022. Ross D. Franklin/Associated Press Republicans lost another top recruit to the U.S. Senate on Thursday when it was revealed in a leaked donor memo that Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has no plans to join the

In a letter to donors on Thursday, Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey announced he will not run for U.S. Senate this year. The Arizona Republic reports that Ducey's announcement ends the effort by local and national GOP leaders and affluent donors to recruit

Gov. Doug Ducey of Arizona reaffirmed his decision Thursday not to run for the Senate this year, dealing a blow to Mitch McConnell, the Senate minority leader, while delighting former President Donald J. Trump, who for months had warned Mr. Ducey to stay out

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has formally ruled out a run for US Senate later this year, making him the third Republican governor in recent months to resist recruiting efforts by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. “If you’re going to run for public office, you have

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will not run for Senate this year, the Republican said Thursday, putting an end to speculation that he would hop into one of the most hotly contested battles in the upcoming midterm elections. His decision represents a setback for Republicans

(CNN) Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey announced Thursday he would not be a candidate for US Senate in 2022, ending speculation about whether he would reconsider his previous stance against seeking the party's nomination to challenge Democratic Sen. Mark

The Oklahoma House Rules Committee on Thursday voted 6-2 to send legislation banning transgender girls from participating on female sports teams at public schools or universities, reports The Associated Press. The vote was along party lines, with six Republicans

Washington (CNN) Iowa's Republican governor approved legislation Thursday banning transgender women and girls from participating on sports teams consistent with their gender at accredited schools and colleges. Gov. Kim Reynolds' decision to sign House File

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday signed a bill to prevent male-born athletes from competing in female scholastic sports, making her state the 11th to pass such legislation over the objections of the LGBTQ movement. Calling it a “victory for girls’ sports

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed a bill into law that prohibits transgender girls and women from participating in team sporting events in school districts and colleges. The bill, House File 2416, passed in Iowa’s House Chamber last week, then cleared the

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law Wednesday a bill prohibiting transgender females from participating in girls high school sports and women's college athletics. The signing came hours after Iowa legislators gave final approval to the bill prohibiting

Transgender girls and women now barred from female sports in Iowa Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a law that bans transgender girls and women in the state from competing in sports according to their gender identity. The measure applies to public and private

DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill Thursday that will immediately prohibit transgender women and girls from competing on school, college and university sports teams that correspond with their gender identity. The passage of House File 2416

HELSINKI (AP) — Through the Cold War and the decades since, nothing could persuade Finns and Swedes that they would be better off joining NATO — until now. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has profoundly changed Europe’s security outlook, including for Nordic

RZESZOW, Poland | The small coffee shops, bars and cafes that line the central square in Rzeszow, Poland still bustle with foreign tourists and students from the local university. In many ways, it seems almost unimaginable that a war is raging just a brief

Through the Cold War and the decades since, nothing could persuade Finns and Swedes that they would be better off joining NATO — until now HELSINKI -- Through the Cold War and the decades since, nothing could persuade Finns and Swedes that they would be better

Through the Cold War and the decades since, nothing could persuade Finns and Swedes that they would be better off joining NATO — until now. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has profoundly changed Europe’s security outlook, including for Nordic neutrals Finland

Neutral Finns and Swedes reconsider idea of NATO membership Enlarge this image toggle caption Anders Wiklund/AP Anders Wiklund/AP HELSINKI — Through the Cold War and the decades since, nothing could persuade Finns and Swedes that they would be better off

The first troops from the NATO Response Force arrived in Romania this week to reinforce the alliance’s eastern defensive posture following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Tuesday deployment marks the first time NATO has activated the multinational unit,

HELSINKI (AP) — Through the Cold War and the decades since, nothing could persuade Finns and Swedes that they would be better off joining NATO — until now. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has profoundly changed Europe’s security outlook, including for Nordic

The White House has essentially outsourced its Iran negotiations to Putin’s envoy. Iran appears poised to reap billions. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE R ussia’s unprovoked brutalization of Ukraine includes the likelihood of additional war crimes involving attacks

Washington (CNN) The Biden administration is inching closer to an agreement to salvage the Iran nuclear deal but there are still a number of unresolved issues that could cause the efforts to fail, a senior administration official and State Department spokesperson

FIRST ON FOX: The Iranian regime is closing in on the nuclear threshold, and the options available to the United States to stop Tehran from going nuclear are quickly narrowing, according to a new report released Thursday. The report by the Washington D.C.,

Pressure is on to wrap up Iran nuclear deal talks Talks over the Iran nuclear deal seem to be coming to a head — either with an agreement or without one. The aim is to bring the U.S. and Iran into compliance with the agreement Trump pulled out of. World Pressure

It’s no mystery. In many cases, the Biden Administration is the third term for the Barack Obama Administration. Obama’s path to a nuke deal with Iran was scuttled by President Trump in 2018 and one of the first things Biden did was to revive that deal – a deal

Iran has appreciably increased its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and is coming dangerously close to having enough weapons-grade material to produce a nuclear bomb, according to a report on Thursday. ​ A confidential report by the International Atomic

Critics are sounding the alarm over the terms of an impending return to the Iran nuclear deal, as Rob Malley, President Joe Biden’s representative at talks in Vienna, is said to be offering generous sanctions relief, including to Iranians linked to terror. Malley

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Thursday criticized Reps. Marjorie Taylor Green (R-Ga.) and Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) for repeatedly interrupting President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. “I agree with what Sen. Lindsey Graham said: ‘Shut up,’”

More than 38 million Americans tuned in to President Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, the lowest viewing figures for a commander-in-chief’s first SOTU in at least 30 years. According to Nielsen Media Research, approximately 27.4 million households

This is a rush transcript of "Tucker Carlson Tonight" on March 2, 2022. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. TUCKER CARLSON, FOX NEWS CHANNEL HOST: Good evening and welcome to TUCKER CARLSON TONIGHT. Joe Biden delivered this country's

First Lady Jill Biden joined President Joe Biden on Wednesday for a trip out of Washington, DC, taking the stage for an unusually defensive speech about her husband. The First Lady began her speech recalling Inauguration Day when she watched Joe Biden take

New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow wrote in a Wednesday op-ed that President Joe Biden's call for the funding of police during his State of the Union address felt like "a callous attempt to appease the law-and-order crowd." "We should all agree: The

President Biden on Tuesday evening gave his first State of the Union address, which was greeted with a lukewarm reception by critics across the political spectrum and marred by gaffes and errors -- a sharp contrast the rhetoric of Ukrainian President Volodymyr

Joe Biden delivered this country's first-ever State of Ukraine address last night. Biden spoke for a little more than an hour before a joint session of Congress. He talked far more about Ukraine and with much greater passion than about any other topic. If

Tens of thousands of Ukrainians can stay in the U.S. without fear of deportation Enlarge this image toggle caption David Zalubowski/AP David Zalubowski/AP The Biden administration will grant temporary protection from deportation to tens of thousands of Ukrainians

The Department of Homeland Security announced in a press release on Thursday it would designate Ukraine for "temporary protected status" (TPS), allowing Ukrainian foreign nationals to remain in the country legally for the next 18 months. "Russia's premeditated

One week after Russia attacked Ukraine, the U.S. announced a new Temporary Protected Status designation for undocumented Ukrainians in America, sheltering them from deportation to their war-torn homeland. “Russia’s premeditated and unprovoked attack on Ukraine

The Biden administration on Thursday announced it is granting protection from deportation to Ukrainian nationals already in the United States, after calls to do so from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. The Department of Homeland Security announced that

(CNN) The Department of Homeland Security will allow Ukrainians who are in the United States to remain in the country under a form of humanitarian relief. The relief -- known as Temporary Protected Status -- applies to people who would face extreme hardship

The Biden administration on Thursday extended Temporary Protected Status to Ukrainians living in the US, meaning they won’t have to return to their war-torn nation after 1 million civilians fled Russia’s invasion. Department of Homeland Security Secretary

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Thursday that it has paused deportation flights to Ukraine — just as lawmakers in Washington D.C. are calling for further protections for Ukrainian nationals. "Amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis occurring

Anna Netrebko, a Russian star tied to Putin, is out at the Metropolitan Opera Enlarge this image toggle caption Hans Punz/AFP via Getty Images Hans Punz/AFP via Getty Images The Metropolitan Opera in New York City announced Thursday that soprano Anna Netrebko,

NEW YORK (AP) — Soprano Anna Netrebko withdrew from her future engagements at the Metropolitan Opera, costing the company one of its top singers and best box-office draws. “It is a great artistic loss for the Met and for opera,” Met General Manager Peter Gelb

(CNN) Famed Russian soprano Anna Netrebko will no longer perform at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City this season or next after she refused to publicly distance herself from Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a statement from the Met. "It

Anna Netrebko, the superstar Russian soprano, will no longer appear at the Metropolitan Opera this season or next after failing to comply with the company’s demand that she distance herself from President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia as he wages war on Ukraine. The

As performing artists denounce or stay allied with Putin, history offers some lessons Enlarge this image toggle caption Joe Klamar/AFP via Getty Images Joe Klamar/AFP via Getty Images Russia reveres its high-arts heritage of classical music and ballet. But

Anna Netrebko, a Russian star tied to Putin, is out at the Metropolitan Opera Enlarge this image toggle caption Hans Punz/AFP via Getty Images Hans Punz/AFP via Getty Images The Metropolitan Opera in New York City announced Thursday that soprano Anna Netrebko,

U.S. Rep. Van Taylor drops his Texas reelection bid and admits to an affair Enlarge this image toggle caption Caroline Brehman/AP Caroline Brehman/AP DALLAS — U.S. Rep. Van Taylor of Texas said Wednesday that he was ending his reelection campaign and admitted

The former ISIS bride whose affair with a Texas congressman caused him to drop his bid for reelection told The Post Thursday she’s not ashamed of the adulterous relationship because she truly loved him. “People can call me a homewrecker but, you know what,

DALLAS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Van Taylor of Texas said Wednesday that he was ending his reelection campaign and admitted having an affair following reports that he had been in a relationship with the widow of an American-born recruiter for the Islamic State group. The

For the past 24 hours, politics in Texas' 3rd District (North Dallas) has been rocked by the sensational announcement of Republican Rep. Van Taylor that he is stepping down following the revelation he had an 8-month extramarital affair with an ex-jihadist known

“ISIS Bride” Tania Joya exclusively told Breitbart News on Thursday that she divulged her damning affair with Rep. Van Taylor (R-TX) — which torpedoed his political career — because she felt slighted by the congressman after he didn’t “[keep] his promises.” Initially

Rep. Van Taylor, R-Texas, acknowledging he had an affair with the widow of an ISIS recruiter, has dropped his bid for a third term, The Dallas Morning News is reporting. The newspaper said Taylor conceded the GOP runoff to Keith Self, a former county judge. "About

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responded to critics Thursday after he asked a group of Tampa students to take their masks off for a photo-op where most of the adults in the room already remained bare-faced. Former Republican Rep. Joe Scarborough — who previously

As we previously reported, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis created quite the stir among the Usual Suspects on the left and in the mainstream press Wednesday during a visit to the University of South Florida when he told a group of high school students waiting for

The coronavirus pandemic has gone on more than two years, and the emotional fights over masking have spilled over into many memorable media moments. From "Saturday Night Live" to "The View" to an MSNBC camera crew, here are 10 memorable media moments involving

The View hosts were outraged Thursday, after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R., asked high school students to remove their masks before a speaking event Wednesday. Co-host Sunny Hostin was so angry she even claimed she might've done something illegal to the governor,

Liberal media members had "meltdowns" on Wednesday when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R., suggested a group of high school students should take off their face masks and stop engaging in "COVID theater" in a clip that went viral on social media. The reaction

Though Purdue has pleaded guilty to criminal charges of misleading marketing and minimizing OxyContin’s risk of addiction, no individual Sackler has ever apologized or admitted wrongdoing. In August Dr. Richard Sackler, a former president and co-chairman of

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma reached a settlement Thursday over its role in the opioid crisis that includes virtually all U.S. states and thousands of local governments, with the Sackler family members who own the company boosting their cash contribution to

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2021, file photo, fake pill bottles with messages about OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma are displayed during a protest outside the courthouse where the bankruptcy of the company is taking place in White Plains, N.Y. A federal judge should

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma reached a settlement Thursday over its role in the nation’s deadly opioid crisis that includes virtually all U.S. states and thousands of local governments, with the Sackler family members who own the company boosting their cash

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and virtually all U.S. states have agreed to a new settlement of opioid lawsuits OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma reached a settlement Thursday over its role in the opioid crisis that includes virtually all U.S. states and thousands

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Thursday said two firebrand GOP lawmakers need to "shut up" after heckling President Biden during his State of the Union address Tuesday. Pelosi, however, stopped short of recommending any formal House censure against Republican

House Republicans have introduced a resolution to reopen the U.S. Capitol to the public, including reopening the House gallery where visitors can observe lawmaking in action. They said that businesses, stadiums, museums and nearly every statehouse across the

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., on Wednesday defended her outburst during President Biden’s State of the Union address after taking heavy criticism from Democrats. "The left is p---ed because I called out Biden's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan that

Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., responded to criticism Wednesday regarding her heckling Biden during the annual State of the Union address, and blasted the president for not taking responsibility for the deaths of the 13 U.S. service members who were killed

Sean Hannity criticized President Biden on Wednesday, saying he didn't pay enough homage to the 13 U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan during the annual State of the Union address. "[Biden] didn't even bother to mention the 13 U.S. soldiers who died

The National Football League and its players association have suspended "all aspects" of their joint COVID-19 protocols effective immediately, according to a memo to clubs obtained by Reuters. The move ends the league's mandatory surveillance testing of players

The NFL and players' union agree to suspend COVID protocols for the 2022 season Enlarge this image toggle caption Ted S. Warren/AP file photo Ted S. Warren/AP file photo The NFL and the NFL Players Association announced Wednesday they have agreed to suspend

The NFL plans to drop all of its COVID-19 restrictions going to the 2022 season, according to multiple reports. The NFL and the NFLPA’s agreement is effective immediately, the NFL Network reported, citing a memo from the league office. It means there will

(CNN) The National Football League (NFL) and NFL Players Association (NFLPA) have agreed to suspend all Covid-19 protocols, effective immediately, according to a league-wide memo sent Thursday. The NFL will no longer conduct mandatory surveillance testing

The N.F.L. and the N.F.L. Players Association agreed to suspend all Covid-19 protocols, effective immediately, returning teams and players to pre-pandemic operations for the first time since March 2020. The N.F.L., which is not in season, is the first of the

President Joe Biden is looking to spend more than $10 billion in American taxpayer money to protect the borders of Ukraine even as he spent $6 million every day to not build a wall along the United States-Mexico border. On Thursday, Punchbowl News reported

Former President Donald Trump promised his supporters an “impenetrable” border wall between the United States and Mexico. Instead, the $15 billion wall was reportedly breached thousands of times in the areas where it was completed, and the smugglers who cut

Politico White House editor Sam Stein took aim at Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., for his apparent willingness to put up with the economic costs to help Ukraine but not President Biden. As the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates, Americans have grown increasingly

Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro tore into President Biden on Wednesday, describing him as the “Kurt Cobain of politics” and making a gruesome reference to the late rocker’s suicide. “Everything bad that has happened over the last 14 months is a completely

Records recently released via the Freedom of Information Act show the U.S. spent $2.6 million to repair thousands of breaches to border wall structures through the 2019 to 2021 fiscal years. The Washington Post utilized the finding to foster doubt about the

Oregon’s Democrat Gov. Kate Brown slammed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over his controversial directive ordering investigations into situations where children underwent gender transition procedures. "Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to remove trans kids from

Texas officials categorizing transgender procedures on children as “child abuse” is “government overreach at its worst,” President Joe Biden said on Wednesday, months after attempting to force millions of Americans to get a vaccine against their will. In February,

President Joe Biden may have signaled a drift to the center during his State of the Union speech but his administration’s reaction to a recent directive from Texas Governor Greg Abbott shows this isn’t the case. Abbott recently ordered the Texas Department

President Biden lambasted a Texas directive ordering child welfare investigations into parents of transgender kids who approve certain treatments for their offspring, describing it as “government overreach at its worst.” “In recent days, elected leaders in

Transgender rights activists protest at the White House, October 22, 2018. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters) The Biden administration vowed Wednesday to do anything in its power to counter the state of Texas’ investigations into cases of parents and doctors who enable

DETROIT (AP) — Elon Musk is inviting the United Auto Workers union to hold an organizing vote at Tesla’s factory in Fremont, California. On Twitter Wednesday, Musk wrote that he invited the union to hold a vote at its convenience. “Tesla will do nothing to

Elon Musk dares United Autoworkers to try to unionize Tesla Enlarge this image toggle caption Hannibal Hanschke/AP Hannibal Hanschke/AP Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a vocal union opponent, is now inviting the United Autoworkers to organize his company in an attempt

Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Thursday he was inviting labor union United Auto Workers (UAW) to hold a vote at the electric carmaker's California factory. The announcement comes three months after the billionaire entrepreneur criticized

New York (CNN Business) Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a vocal critic of unions and the United Auto Workers' efforts to organize his employees, is inviting the union to hold an organizing vote at the company. On Twitter late Wednesday night, Musk said that Tesla is

Per WGN: Federal prosecutors allege Madigan was essentially the leader of a group that engaged in criminal conduct for his benefit. They call it the “Madigan Enterprise.” The indictment says members of Madigan’s crew allegedly engaged in illegal activities

(CNN) Michael J. Madigan, the former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, was indicted by a grand jury Wednesday on 22 federal charges related to racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion, prosecutors said. The indictment accuses Madigan,

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was indicted Wednesday on racketeering and bribery charges by a federal grand jury. Madigan, 79, a Democrat who held the speaker position for nearly 40 years until he resigned last year amid the investigation,

Michael Madigan (D), the former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives who held unchallenged power in the state for decades, was indicted Wednesday on federal racketeering charges, alleging that he participated in several bribery schemes. The Hill

At least 10 people were injured, several of them seriously, in an explosion and fire that destroyed most of an apartment building in Silver Spring, Md., Thursday morning, fire officials said. More than 100 firefighters responded to the fire, which was reported

DEVELOPING: Several people were injured when a Silver Spring, Maryland, building exploded and collapsed from a fire Thursday, according to WTOP News. The Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service told WTOP that the building on Lyttonsville Road was still under

A Maryland fire official says 10 people were taken to hospitals, including several people with serious injuries, after an explosion and fire at a apartment building SILVER SPRING, Md. -- Ten people were taken to hospitals, including several people with serious

(CNN) An explosion that wrought "catastrophic damage" to a garden-style four-story building has left over a dozen injured, five seriously, in Silver Spring, Maryland, Thursday, a Montgomery County Fire Department Public Information Officer said. Upon arrival,

NEW YORK — A man accused of committing seven hate crime attacks in the span of two hours in Manhattan in a spree of violence against women of Asian descent was arrested Wednesday, police said. Steven Zajonc, 28, allegedly punched or elbowed most of the women

Officials arrested a man for alleged attacks on Asian women in Manhattan as crimes in the area have continued to increase. Steven Zajonc, 28, is now facing charges of assault as a hate crime, attempted assault as a hate crime, aggravated harassment, and harassment,

A 28-year-old homeless man has been charged with hate crimes after a string of unprovoked attacks on women of Asian descent in New York City NEW YORK -- A 28-year-old homeless man has been charged with hate crimes after a string of unprovoked attacks on women

The suspected hate crime attacker accused of assaulting seven Asian American victims in New York City was arrested after eagle-eyed security guards at Manhattan’s New York Public Library recognized him from Fox’s new coverage and called the police, authorities

Stanford women's soccer player Katie Meyer has died at 22 STANFORD, Calif. — Stanford goalkeeper Katie Meyer, who memorably led the Cardinal to victory in the 2019 NCAA College Cup championship game, has died. She was 22. The cause of death was not released.

The sister of Stanford goalkeeper Katie Meyer led the tributes to the late NCAA champion after it was revealed she was found dead Tuesday at one of the university’s residence halls. Meyer was 22. The cause of death was not released. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Stanford goalkeeper Katie Meyer, left, has died aged 22. via Associated Press STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford goalkeeper Katie Meyer, who memorably led the Cardinal to victory in the 2019 NCAA College Cup championship game, has died. She was 22. The cause

(CNN) A Stanford University soccer player who helped secure the school's 2019 NCAA women's soccer championship was found dead in a campus residence, school officials said Wednesday. Katie Meyer was a senior International Relations major and team captain and

The House select committee investigating the 2021 siege on the US Capitol subpoenaed Kimberly Guilfoyle on Thursday, a week after their scheduled interview with her fell apart. Guilfoyle, who is engaged to former President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald

WASHINGTON — The House Jan. 6 committee on Thursday subpoenaed Kimberly Guilfoyle, the girlfriend of former President Donald Trump’s eldest son who was in the Oval Office at the time Trump held his final conversation with his vice president trying to make Mike

WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection subpoenaed Kimberly Guilfoyle, the fiancee of former President Donald Trump’s eldest son, on Thursday after she abruptly ended a voluntary interview with lawmakers last week. The

(CNN) The House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol Hill riot has issued a subpoena for Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former Donald Trump campaign aide and the fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., the son of the former President. Guilfoyle's subpoena comes

The Navy has recovered a stealthy F-35 warplane that fell into the South China Sea after it crashed while trying to land on a Navy aircraft carrier, the service announced on Thursday. The Navy’s Japan-based Seventh Fleet said a remote-operated vehicle attached

The U.S. Navy recovered an F-35 stealth fighter that had plunged into the South China Sea in late January, service officials announced Thursday. The U.S. had been in a race against China to recover the jet that plunged into the sea after a Jan. 24 "landing

US Navy service members recover the wreckage of a military aircraft from the bottom of the South China Sea on March 2. CNN — The US Navy on Wednesday recovered from the bottom of the South China Sea the wreckage of a US military stealth fighter jet that crashed

Navy salvage crews have recovered a jet fighter that plunged into the ocean more than a month ago during aircraft carrier operations in the South China Sea. The wreckage was recovered Wednesday by personnel from the Navy’s Guam-based Task Force 75 and the

Three people died and others were hurt Thursday during a pileup on Interstate 95 in Volusia County, Florida, and authorities cited thick fog as a factor. “Troopers said 17 vehicles, including several tractor-trailers, were involved in five crashes around 1:30

(CNN) Five crashes, two of which killed three people, occurred along a stretch of I-95 in Volusia County, Florida overnight, shutting down an 18-mile stretch of the interstate in both directions. "Super fog," a combination of dense fog and smoke brought visibility

Troopers say at least three people were killed Thursday in crashes on Interstate 95 in Florida where a combination of fog and smoke made visibility very low EDGEWATER, Fla. -- Three people were killed in a series of crashes involving 17 vehicles early Thursday

Several crashes involving at least 15 vehicles, including semi trucks, on a Florida highway left at least three people dead and "numerous more" injured, an official said. The crashes started at about 1:30 a.m. Thursday on the northbound and southbound lanes

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gently dismissed the idea at the heart of President Joe Biden’s inflation remarks in this week’s State of the Union Address. Powell was questioned Thursday in a Senate Banking Committee hearing on whether industry concentration,

Fed warns Ukraine invasion will boost inflation Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned Thursday that Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has already driven up oil prices, will likely further magnify the high inflation that has engulfed the U.S. economy.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is likely to worsen record-high inflation as rising energy prices affect the broader U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday. Given the uncertainty of the war’s impact on

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has already driven up oil prices, will likely further magnify the high inflation that has engulfed the U.S. economy WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned

Get ready to pay even more at the pump – perhaps as much as $5 per gallon or more. Some consumers are already paying more than $5 per gallon and the average price for a gallon of regular in San Francisco hit the $5 mark Thursday. That's the first time a U.S.

Gas prices have spiked again and may continue as the national average hit $3.72 and President Joe Biden’s stance regarding fossil fuels drives surging oil costs. WJW reported Thursday: Nationally, the price of gas has increased by 18 cents in a week. In Ohio,

Europe is scrambling to reduce its natural gas dependence on Russia, and it won't be easy FRANKFURT, Germany -- Europe is scrambling to reduce its dependence on Russia for energy and bracing for potential disruption to critical natural gas supplies as Russia's

Democrats have rolled out a new messaging strategy on why costs at the pump continue to rise: price gouging. With inflation at its highest level in four decades and the war in Ukraine threatening even higher gasoline prices, Democratic leaders are increasingly

(paulaphoto/Getty Images) New York City students ages five-and-under will be required to continue wearing masks in school even if Mayor Eric Adams lifts the school mask mandate for all other students in the coming days, a City Hall official told Gothamist. The

The Unified Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA) is pushing for mask mandates in LA schools to continue despite the county's decision to end school masking on March 12. UTLA said in a Wednesday statement to FOX 11 LA that such protocols, "like indoor masking,

Nearly a week after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) loosened mask guidance, city and state officials have continued to lift COVID-19 restrictions. In New York, school districts made wearing face coverings optional for students and staff

The Secret Service arrested two men on weapons charges near the Ukrainian embassy in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., on Thursday morning. Officers saw the two individuals "acting suspiciously near a vehicle in the area of Wisconsin Avenue

The U.S. Secret Service on Thursday morning arrested two men in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., and reportedly removed an assault-style rifle from their vehicle, according to witnesses. A Reuters reporter who witnessed the arrest said that

Secret Service agents arrested two men in Washington, DC, Thursday on weapons charges after appearing to remove an assault-style rifle from their car, according to a report. The men were cuffed by authorities in the Georgetown neighborhood Thursday afternoon

Former Attorney General William Barr, who stuck by Donald Trump at the beginning of his mission to overturn Joe Biden’s 2020 victory, is now saying he told the former president that his election fraud claims were “bullshit.” Barr made the remarks in an interview

A preview of a “Nightly News” interview with former Attorney General William Barr aired on MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports” Thursday morning. During that preview, Barr discussed his interaction with then-President Donald Trump in the moments leading up to

Former Attorney General ​William Barr said President Donald Trump became furious when he called claims of widespread voter fraud during the 2020 presidential election “bulls–t” — an accusation that Trump responded to by calling Barr a “coward.” “I told him

Tech workers at The New York Times on Thursday voted in favor of certifying their union in a National Labor Relations Board election, making it one of the biggest tech unions in America. The workers voted in favor, 404 to 88, easily reaching the needed majority

REI opposed the union effort by employees at its Soho store. Spencer Platt via Getty Images Workers at a flagship REI store in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City voted to unionize on Wednesday, creating the first organized location among the outdoor retailer’s

Workers at the REI store in Manhattan store began to organize in the fall of 2020. Workers at an REI store in New York City voted to unionize on Wednesday, creating the only union at the outdoor-equipment and apparel retailer. The vote, which took place at

The House is poised to pass legislation that would dramatically boost health care services and disability benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan. The bill set for a vote Thursday has the backing of the nation’s major veterans groups

The House on Thursday approved a bill that would provide millions of veterans with expedited health care and disability payments related to illnesses caused by toxic exposure from burn pits. The final vote was 256-174. Thirty-four Republicans voted with all

House to vote on bill to help veterans exposed to burn pits Enlarge this image toggle caption Simon Klingert/AP Simon Klingert/AP WASHINGTON — The House is poised to pass legislation that would dramatically boost health care services and disability benefits

On Day One of the Joe Biden Presidential Disaster™, hapless Joe revoked a key permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, effectively killing the $8 billion project. Fast forward: as the Russian Army continues to pound Ukraine, skyrocketing oil prices continue to

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Wednesday that "all options are on the table" during a discussion about oil prices after MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle asked if President Biden would consider "working something out with Iran." Ruhle asked Buttigieg

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Wednesday on MSNBC’s “The 11th Hour” that to combat oil prices skyrocketing amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, President Joe Biden did not want to authorize the Keystone Pipeline. According to Buttigieg, it would

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday that his wife, Casey, is ''now considered cancer-free'' after undergoing treatment for breast cancer. ''After going through both treatment and surgery for breast cancer, she is now considered cancer free,'' DeSantis,

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Thursday provided a positive update on his wife’s battle with breast cancer, announcing that Casey DeSantis is now considered to be cancer-free. “I have a positive update about my wife Casey DeSantis,” the governor said in

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday made an announcement about his wife Casey’s successful breast cancer treatment. DeSantis posted a video thanking people for sending their thoughts and prayers to his family after his wife was diagnosed, noting the surgeries

State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform. The investigation was announced Wednesday by a number

A bipartisan coalition of eight state attorneys general announced that it has opened an investigation into the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok this week. The New York Times reports that a bipartisan group of state attorneys general announced an

State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform. The investigation was announced Wednesday by a number

Amazon shuttering its physical bookstores and 4-star shops Enlarge this image toggle caption Ted Shaffrey/AP Ted Shaffrey/AP NEW YORK — Amazon is closing all of its brick-and-mortar bookstores, as well as its 4-star shops and pop-up locations, as the online

Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., have sent members of Congress a letter calling for an investigation into Amazon's attendance policy, which they claim could be illegally punishing people who take time off. "Amazon's troubling attendance

Amazon announced Wednesday it will close some physical outlets including all of its bookstores, plus 4-star shops and pop up locations in the name of rebranding its physical image. The global e-commerce retail giant said this decision will affect 66 stores

An electricity blackout that affected nearly 5.5 million households and businesses across Taiwan on Thursday was caused by a “human error” that resulted in an equipment malfunction at a power plant managed by the state-run Taiwan Power Co. (Taipower), Taiwan

Taiwan suffered a widespread electrical blackout on Thursday and the power outage disrupted a meeting between former Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen. The blackout affected seven cities including the capital of Taipei

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen bestowed a presidential honor on former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday for his contribution to boosting relations with the island, as China's top newspaper lambasted him again as a "liar." China placed sanctions

Biden signs law ending sexual assault arbitration Calling it a "momentous day for justice" in the workplace, President Joe Biden signed legislation barring employment contracts from forcing people to settle claims of sexual assault or harassment through arbitration

Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., first teamed up to introduce an early version of what’s now called the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act during the height of the #MeToo movement in December 2017.

(CNN) When President Joe Biden signs into law sweeping workplace reforms designed to free victims of sexual harassment and sexual assault to seek justice in court, he will be flanked by one of the most prominent advocates for the effort and the bipartisan lawmakers

Melinda French Gates has come to bury Bill. And really, can you blame her? Lest any doubt remain that our billionaire tech overlords regard morality as mere obstacle, or that they feel beholden to no laws but their own, French Gates is here to remind us that

Melinda French Gates is ready to clear the air about the end of her 27-year marriage to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. The billionaire philanthropist spoke at length about her 2021 divorce from Gates in a candid interview with “CBS This Morning” that aired

The divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates came as something of a shock to many when it occurred and once it did, the rumors began flying around as to why. While some believed it was a clever way to avoid financial trouble, others believed that it had to do with

A substitute teacher in Arlington, Virginia, has been suspended after telling students he supports Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “logic” to invade Ukraine. John Stanton, 65, was subbing for an eighth-grade Spanish class at Swanson Middle School on Friday

A Virginia substitute teacher has been suspended after expressing approval of Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine and urging students to read Russian propaganda outlets ARLINGTON, Va. -- A Virginia substitute teacher has been suspended

A substitute teacher in Virginia is out of the classroom after saying he supported Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine, district officials confirmed Thursday. John Stanton, 65, was suspended by Arlington Public Schools Tuesday due

ANDERSON, Calif. — A car smashed into a Northern California preschool on Thursday, sending 19 children and an employee to the hospital but nobody was reported killed, police said. The crash took place around 2:30 p.m. in Anderson, a Shasta County community

At least 19 children and one employee were sent to the hospital with injuries after a SUV crashed into a day care center in Anderson, California, on Thursday afternoon, police said. Anderson Police Chief Jon Poletski said five of the injured children were

A vehicle crashed into a daycare in California on Thursday afternoon and nearly two dozen children have been taken to the hospital, according to a report. At least 19 children and two staff members were inside Great Adventures Preschool and Daycare at the

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Zeklenskiy, Zelensky) praised civilians who have taken up arms against Russia’s unprovoked invasion during a speech marking one week since it began, crediting them for their courageous stand. “We are a nation that broke

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded his fellow countrymen for fighting against Russia after the super power's unprovoked attack. "We are a nation that broke the enemy's plans in a week — plans that have been built for years, treacherously, deliberately,

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded his fellow countrymen for fighting against Russia after the super power's unprovoked attack. "We are a nation that broke the enemy's plans in a week — plans that have been built for years, treacherously, deliberately,

Jim Boeheim, the legendary Syracuse men’s basketball coach, discussed Wednesday how his wife Juli was doing after she was robbed at gunpoint at a New York mall in broad daylight. Syracuse police said the robbery occurred outside Destiny USA just after 2

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim said Wednesday on a sports radio call-in show that there's a plan in place for when he steps down. "There’s a plan," Boeheim told ESPN Radio in Syracuse. "I’m just telling you there’s a plan." Boeheim did not reveal any details

Pamela Anderson is taking control of the narrative. The “Baywatch” star posted a photo to Instagram Wednesday of a handwritten note that appears to be written on Netflix stationery. The statement announces a new project in which she will “tell the real story”

Pamela Anderson is telling her story, her way, with a new documentary set at Netflix. Anderson announced the news on social media with a handwritten note on Netflix letterhead, which reads: "My life/ A thousand imperfections/ A million misperceptions/ Wicked,

Police have responded to an alleged explosion heard in Glover Park, Washington, D.C., near where the Russian Embassy is located. Several people who heard the explosion took to social media to ask about it, as law enforcement officers and the Secret Service

Police have responded to an alleged explosion heard in Glover Park, Washington, D.C., near where the Russian Embassy is located. Several people who heard the explosion took to social media to ask about it, as law enforcement officers and the Secret Service

The Global Methodist Church, a new, more conservative Methodist denomination, announced Thursday it will officially launch in May, the biggest step so far in the highly anticipated split of the United Methodist Church over LGBTQ rights. The new denomination

A convention at which the 6.3 million-member United Methodist Church was expected to finalize the terms under which so-called “traditionalist” congregations could amicably leave has been delayed again, this time to 2024, denominational officials said late Thursday. Separately,

A judge declared Kim Kardashian legally single on Wednesday amid her ongoing divorce from Kanye West. Arnold Jerocki via Getty Images Kim Kardashian subtly stuck up for boyfriend Pete Davidson after Kanye West released a disturbing music video that appeared

Kanye West, now named “Ye,” took his feud with his ex-wife Kim Kardashian and her boyfriend Pete Davidson to a whole new level this week with the release of a music video in which the rapper buries a claymation doppelganger of the Saturday Night Live star alive. In

Alan Ladd Jr., who as a producer and studio executive was a guiding hand behind scores of successful films, none bigger than “Star Wars,” which he championed when its young director, George Lucas, was having trouble getting it made, died on Wednesday at his

Oscar-winning producer and influential motion picture executive Alan Ladd Jr., who ushered in the "Star Wars" era of motion pictures, died Wednesday. He was 84. "With the heaviest of hearts, we announce that on March 2, 2022, Alan Ladd, Jr. died peacefully

Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) returned to work in Congress for the first time since suffering a stroke last month, receiving a warm welcome and a standing ovation from his Senate colleagues. “It’s an absolute honor to be back,” Luján said at a nomination hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico returned to Congress on Thursday for the first time since he had a stroke, which kept him away from Washington for weeks and temporarily weakened Democrats’ hold on power in the equally divided Senate. Luján

Farrah Forke, who co-starred on the long-running NBC sitcom "Wings," died of cancer on Feb. 25 in her Texas home, a family friend confirmed to Variety. She was 54. Forke appeared on Seasons 4 through 6 of "Wings," which aired on NBC from 1990-1997. She played

Farrah Forke, the actress who catapulted to fame playing a helicopter pilot on the NBC sitcom “Wings,” died at her home in Texas on Friday. She was 54. Her death was confirmed by her mother, Beverly Talmage, who said in a statement that her daughter had had

(CNN) Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, who says he has long Covid, introduced a bill this week to help those who have long-term symptoms from the disease. The Virginia Democrat said ever since he contracted the coronavirus in March 2020, he's had full-body

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) listens during a Jan. 11 Senate hearing on the federal response to COVID-19 and new emerging variants. Greg Nash/pool via Associated Press Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) introduced a bill on Wednesday to help those living with long COVID symptoms,

The first Jewish White House chief of staff in history has died at 77. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE K en Duberstein, the first Jewish White House chief of staff in history, has died at 77. He served the Reagan administration ably and well, and went on to have a long

Ken Duberstein, then-President Ronald Reagan's last chief of staff, has died, Axios reported Thursday. He was 77. Duberstein died Wednesday at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., his widow, Jackie, told Axios. No cause of death was given. Considered

520 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Campaigning politicians have always inflated their own importance and the benefits of the policies they espouse — and exaggerated the perils of electing the other guy. It used to be the case that these self-aggrandizing

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. Campaigning politicians have always inflated their own importance and the benefits of the policies they espouse -- and exaggerated the perils of

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot made obscene comments aimed at government lawyers during a meeting over the use of a Christopher Columbus statue during a parade, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday. After the Chicago Park District agreed to let an Italian-American

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot launched into an expletive-filled tirade before blocking a deal city officials made with an Italian American group regarding the display of a Christopher Columbus statue, according to a lawsuit reportedly filed Tuesday. Former

(CNN) A former police officer accused of breaking an elderly woman's arm during an arrest in Loveland, Colorado, in 2020 agreed to a plea deal Wednesday. Austin Hopp entered a guilty plea to second-degree assault of Karen Garner, which is punishable by two

FORT COLLINS, Colo. – A former Colorado police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to a lesser assault charge for forcibly arresting Karen Garner, a 73-year-old woman with dementia, in June 2020. The former officer's guilty plea came after a judge accepted a

Most voters believe President Joe Biden’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been relatively ineffective, a Rasmussen Reports survey released Thursday found. The survey, which asked respondents, “How effective has President Joe Biden’s response to

The Biden administration's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine is one that President Biden considers a unifying force here on the home front, even as inflation soars and Americans remain divided along party lines. Speaking Wednesday in Superior, Wisconsin,

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Republican-led Legislature on Thursday gave final approval to a veto-destined bill that would cut Michigan’s income tax, expand tax exemptions for older people and largely restore a per-child tax credit that was eliminated a decade

The actual effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are the opposite of what Biden said they are. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE I f he didn’t lie, in his first State of Union address, President Biden at least misled. The target of the mendacity? The economic effects of

This dad wakes up at 4 am every day, so mom can get 8 hours of sleep Eden Kim shared this touching video on TikTok, thanking her husband for ensuring she gets a good night's sleep. He told her, "Lack of sleep is the only burden I can take from you. So why would

This dad wakes up at 4am every day, so mom can get 8 hours of sleep Eden Kim shared this touching video on TikTok, thanking her husband for ensuring she gets a good night's sleep. He told her, "Lack of sleep is the only burden I can take from you. So why would

Image The pandemic has taken a toll on mental health around the world. Credit... Kieran Kesner for The New York Times The global outlook for the pandemic continues to brighten, with the spread of the once-surging virus steadily declining, from the United States

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — For much of the past two years, Covid-19 was a phantom presence in New Zealand, a plague experienced mostly through news reports from faraway lands. Now, suddenly, it has become a highly personal threat. New Zealand is being walloped

The man accused of fatally shooting Beverly Hills philanthropist Jacqueline Avant in her home last year pleaded guilty Thursday to first-degree murder — and now faces up to 170 years in prison. Aariel Maynor, 30, pleaded guilty in a Los Angeles court to charges

The alleged killer of Jacqueline Avant, a longtime philanthropist in the Los Angeles area who was gunned down in her Beverly Hills home during a home invasion, pleaded guilty Thursday to her shooting death. Aariel Maynor, 30, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom

Wednesday, during an appearance on FNC’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” host Tucker Carlson called on President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson to reveal her law school entrance exam score. According to Carlson, the revelation would reveal

ABC legal analyst Sunny Hostin said Thursday on ABC’s “The View” that FNC host Tucker Carlson’s call on President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson to reveal her law school entrance exam score was a “racist dog whistle.” Wednesday on

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A bill announced Thursday in the California Legislature would let some nurse practitioners perform abortions without the supervision of a doctor — part of a plan to prepare for a potential influx of patients from other states if the U.S.

California would allow nurse practitioners to more easily work independently of a doctor and perform abortions under legislation that expands reproductive care as other states move to restrict access. The bill is one of several introduced this year by California

The Senate passed a symbolic joint resolution Thursday calling for an end to the national emergency declared by former President Trump March 13, 2020, regarding COVID-19. The resolution, which passed 48-47 and now heads to the House of Representatives, was

Senate lawmakers passed a resolution Thursday to end the federal COVID state of emergency, voting strictly along party lines 48-47 with Republicans voting in favor of the measure and Democrats against. The resolution was introduced last month by Sen. Roger

(CNN) Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez faces a charge of attempted murder after prosecutors say he shot one man while intending to kill another man who was recently charged with molesting one of Velasquez's relatives. The shooting Monday afternoon

Former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has been charged with attempted murder and multiple gun assault charges after authorities said he fired at a pickup truck carrying a man accused of sexually abusing a 4-year-old family member SAN JOSE,

Haley Jones scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead No. 2 Stanford to a 57-44 victory over Oregon State on Thursday in the Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinals. Stanford (26-3), which was 16-0 in conference play during the regular season, won its 18th

Ilmar'l Thomas scored 18 points and Angela Dugalic came off the bench to post a double-double to help UCLA pull away for a 73-60 victory over USC in the first round of the Pac-12 Conference tournament on Wednesday night. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE

Joy Behar quickly turned things around after an embarrassing on-air mishap with a swivel chair. The 79-year-old co-host of “The View” walked out onstage as usual Thursday at the beginning of the daytime talk show. But as soon as she took a seat, she quickly

Joy Behar, a co-host of ABC’s “The View,” fell on stage while attempting to sit on a swivel chair as the show opened on Thursday morning. The other co-hosts, Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines and Sony Hostin, rushed to help Behar get up off the floor. Goldberg

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week reflecting a low number of layoffs across the economy. Jobless claims fell by 18,000 to 215,000 for the week ending February 26, from 233,000 the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week reflecting a low level of layoffs across the economy WASHINGTON -- Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week reflecting a low number of layoffs across the economy. Jobless claims

The Senate Commerce Committee on Thursday voted to advance the nominations of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) pick Gigi Sohn and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) pick Alvaro Bedoya, sending the nominations to the Senate floor. Both nominations were deadlocked

The Senate Commerce Committee advanced Gigi Sohn’s Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and Alvaro Bedoya’s Federal Trade Commission (FTC) nominations, putting Democrats one step closer to being able to advance their leftist agenda, including censorship,

(CNN) Most people in the United States now live in counties where those who are healthy no longer need to wear masks, but there are still about 472 counties nationwide where mask-wearing is recommended, according to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease

California officials are pushing back on a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that indicates that half of California’s 58 counties are still “high risk” for coronavirus, saying the number is 19 and the CDC was using old data. The

Tennis legend Serena Williams blasted the New York Times Wednesday for mixing her up with her sister, Venus Williams. In an article about Serena Williams’ venture capital firm raising $111 million in funds, the New York Times printed a photo of the wrong Williams

The far-left New York Times published a photo of Venus Williams in a story about her sister, Serena. In other words, the lily-white, left-wing New York Times, a propaganda outlet that lectures the rest of the world about racism, has a problem telling their

Distribution of white supremacist propaganda is increasingly coordinated, ADL says Enlarge this image toggle caption Kamil Krzaczynski/Getty Images Kamil Krzaczynski/Getty Images The distribution of white supremacist propaganda around the country remained

(CNN) The distribution of White supremacist propaganda in 2021 reached the second-highest level recorded since the Anti-Defamation League began tracking it, the group announced on Thursday. Last year, there were 4,851 documented cases of racist, anti-Semitic

Data released by the United Nations Children's Fund on Thursday estimated that at least half a million children have already fled Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of the country more than a week ago, a press release from the organization

UNICEF is aiming to raise money to help children and families who have become refugees during the Russia-Ukraine war. About half a million children have fled Ukraine following Russia’s attacks, according to estimates collected by the United Nations. RUSSIA

Police removed a JetBlue pilot from the cockpit before takeoff after he failed a breathalyzer test Wednesday, Buffalo News reported. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents spotted the pilot, James Clifton, who appeared to be impaired as he went

A JetBlue pilot is accused of getting ready to fly a plane from New York to Florida while intoxicated. Robert Nickelsberg via Getty Images A JetBlue pilot was removed from his plane’s cockpit before takeoff Wednesday morning after authorities suspected he

455 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Lent began this week. In the Christian tradition, the Lenten period is a time of fasting and prayer, preparation and reflection in anticipation of Easter, which commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Lent began this week. In the Christian tradition, the Lenten period is a time of fasting and prayer, preparation and reflection in anticipation of Easter, which commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus. Historically, Lent has been a time to provide

As demand for COVID-19 vaccines collapses in many areas of the U.S., states are scrambling to use stockpiles of doses before they expire and have to be added to the millions that have already gone to waste. From some of the least vaccinated states, like Indiana

As demand for COVID-19 vaccines collapses in many areas of the U.S., states are scrambling to use stockpiles of doses before they expire and have to be added to the millions that have already gone to waste. From some of the least vaccinated states, like Indiana

Streaming giant Netflix announced a suspension of all projects and acquisitions based in Russia as Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine rolls on, according to Variety. The Internet streamer pushed the pause button on four Russian-made series it was pursuing,

Netflix has paused all future projects and acquisitions from Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine, Variety has learned. The streamer had four Russian originals in the pipeline, including a crime thriller series directed by Dasha Zhuk, which was shooting and

It could be harder to get into one of California’s most prestigious universities after the state’s highest court on Thursday declined to reverse a lower-court ruling that capped enrollment at the University of California, Berkeley, at 2020-21 levels. The decision

University of California, Berkeley will be forced to admit about 3,000 fewer students than it planned for fall 2022 after the state Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling limiting enrollment. On Thursday, the California Supreme Court denied the university’s

“Lupin,” the hit French heist drama, was itself at the center of a heist last week when about 20 young men wearing balaclavas stole equipment valued at more than $300,000 from the set during filming in a Paris suburb, a Netflix spokeswoman said. The theft,

The sets of two Netflix series have been robbed, with thieves walking away with $500,000 worth of set props and equipment from both Lupin and The Crown. Roughly 20 thieves throwing mortar fireworks held up the set of Lupin last week and stole an estimated

(AP) Rocker Marilyn Manson sued his former fiancee, Westworld actor Evan Rachel Wood, on Wednesday over her allegations that he sexually and physically abused her during their relationship. The lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court alleges that Wood’s

Rocker Marilyn Manson sued his former fiancee, “Westworld” actor Evan Rachel Wood, on Wednesday over her allegations that he sexually and physically abused her during their relationship. The lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court alleges that Wood’s allegations

An alleged intruder was fatally shot Thursday morning in Houston, Texas, after entering a home and opening a bedroom door. The incident occurred around 1 a.m., ABC 13 reported. Police indicated the homeowner was sleeping on the second floor when he heard

An alleged armed intruder was shot by a Louisiana homeowner Monday morning around 6 a.m. BRProud reports that the incident occurred in the “12000 block of Hammack Road” in Livingston Parish. The Advocate notes that the alleged intruder and the homeowner appeared

A two-year investigation led by the authorities in New Zealand has resulted in the arrests of hundreds of people around the globe on charges of possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material, officials said on Wednesday. Dozens of children were moved out

Hundreds of people have been arrested around the world as part of a two-year investigation of international child pornography networks, according to European authorities. Law enforcement discovered files including “imagery depicting sadistic acts of sexual

455 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail The tragic events of the past week highlight the wisdom in maintaining a fiscally sound house, rather than a highly indebted government, before emergencies strike. Russia’s barbaric invasion of Ukraine and the

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. The tragic events of the past week highlight the wisdom in maintaining a fiscally sound house, rather than a highly indebted government, before emergencies

On today’s Breitbart News Daily podcast, we feature several editors and reporters who continue Andrew Breitbart’s legacy each and every day with their tireless efforts to inform the public while tearing down the establishment media. Though these five guests

Ann Coulter said Andrew Breitbart helped win over liberals doubting their ideology as she reflected on the Breitbart News founder’s legacy on Tuesday’s edition of SiriusXM’s Breitbart News Daily with host Alex Marlow. Breitbart held the power of persuasion,

President Biden discussed the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine with the Indo-Pacific partnership known as the Quad on Thursday and the leaders agreed to meet in person in Tokyo in “the coming months,” the White House said. A joint readout of the call said Mr.

President Joe Biden and the prime ministers of India, Australia and Japan will talk virtually Thursday in a meeting of the Indo-Pacific alliance known as the Quad that comes a week into the Russian invasion of Ukraine. India’s External Affairs Ministry spokesman

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy sent a formal request for information Thursday to major tech companies demanding data on “misinformation” related to the COVID-19 vaccine and the virus itself, The New York Times reported. The request demanded the companies

Joe Rogan reacts to Spotify controversy: Will do my best to balance views Vehicles from the protest convoy are parked blocking lanes on a road, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 in Ottawa. Residents of the national capital are again being told to avoid traveling downtown

Kyiv, bracing for a potentially catastrophic Russian attack, is the spiritual heart of Ukraine. Among the sites at risk in the Ukrainian capital are the nation's most sacred Orthodox shrines, dating back nearly 1,000 years to the dawn of Christianity in

Kyiv, bracing for a potentially catastrophic Russian attack, is the spiritual heart of Ukraine. Among the sites at risk in the Ukrainian capital are the nation’s most sacred Orthodox shrines, dating back nearly 1,000 years to the dawn of Christianity in the

TOKYO — A little more than two years after the former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn fled Japan to escape criminal charges, a Japanese court on Thursday convicted his American former deputy of helping him conceal part of his compensation from regulators. A judge

(Reuters) A Tokyo court on Thursday convicted former Nissan Motor executive Greg Kelly of helping Carlos Ghosn hide pay from financial regulators, but said he had not been responsible for the total $80 million the ex-Nissan chief allegedly failed to disclose. "The

Beverly Hills physician Simone Gold pleaded guilty Thursday to unlawful entering and remaining in the Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021. Gold, a prominent anti-vaxxer who gained notoriety during the COVID-19 pandemic, and an associate, John Herbert Strand,

WASHINGTON (AP) — A California doctor known as a leading purveyor of coronavirus misinformation pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge on Thursday for joining the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last year. Dr. Simone Gold, founder of the anti-vaccine group

Conflict and distrust between athletes has shaken the University of Pennsylvania women’s swim team as transgender swimmer Lia Thomas dominates the sport at the national level, according to Sports Illustrated. Several people affiliated with the team spoke to

On Thursday, Sports Illustrated published a long retrospective of the highly controversial University of Pennsylvania transgender swimmer Lia Thomas portraying the swimmer as an embattled hero who insists, “I am here to swim.” In its long article, the magazine

A Miami Lyft driver was arrested Tuesday for allegedly raping an intoxicated Texas tourist in the back seat of his car early Sunday morning. Kevyn Rojas, 26, is charged with sexual battery of a helpless victim for his alleged rape of the woman, and his bond

A Lyft driver in Florida allegedly raped an intoxicated woman during a ride from a bar to her hotel, authorities said. Kevyn Rojas, 26, was charged with sexual battery on a physically helpless victim after a Texas woman visiting Miami Beach told cops he raped

RT America, the Russian state-funded media outlet, is permanently shutting down as tensions rise between the U.S. and Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. An employee for RT America told Fox News that she and approximately 120 other staffers, who were described

Russian government-funded Russia Today has abruptly shut down its U.S.-based operations following international criticism of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, says Holland Cooke, host — until this week — of RT's show, "The Big Picture." The company broke the news