Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) The sound of rockets launching in the distance breaks the silence of an otherwise quiet morning in Kyiv. "That's us, we're attacking Russian positions close to Hostomel," a Ukrainian soldier says, as the shots fire in a synchronized rhythm. In

Andrey Paliy, 51, a commander in Russia's Black Sea fleet, was shot and killed in battle near the embattled city of Mariupol, the New York Post reported Sunday. Paliy, who was born in Kyiv, was shot by Ukrainian forces, sources say. Konstantin Tsarenko, who

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 20) Enlarge this image toggle caption Rodrigo Abd/AP Rodrigo Abd/AP As Sunday draws to a close in Kyiv and in Moscow, here are the key developments of the day: Russia bombed an art school sheltering about 400

On Sunday, the Russian Defense Ministry issued an ultimatum to the Ukrainian garrison defending Mariupol. “Lay down your arms,” Colonel-General Mikhail Mizintsev, the director of the Russian National Center for Defense Management, said in a briefing distributed

TOPSHOT - A man helps Ukrainian soldiers searching for bodies in the debris at the military school hit by Russian rockets the day before, in Mykolaiv, southern Ukraine, on March 19, 2022. - Ukrainian media reported that Russian forces had carried out a large-scale

NEWS AND OPINION: Nonstop news reports continue to stream from Ukraine, including the war’s impact on children. “Authorities in the eastern city of Kharkiv say at least five civilians were killed in the latest Russian shelling, with the victims including

LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian authorities said Sunday that Russia’s military bombed an art school sheltering some 400 people in the embattled port city of Mariupol, where Ukraine’s president said an unrelenting Russian siege would be remembered for centuries

CNN’s Brian Stelter on Sunday spent exactly zero seconds on his show Reliable Sources discussing the New York Times’ bombshell admission that the New York Post’s October 2020 reporting on Hunter Biden’s “Laptop from Hell” was accurate — or his false claims

Authorities in the besieged Ukrainian port city of Mariupol say the Russian military has bombed an art school where about 400 people had taken refuge LVIV, Ukraine -- Ukrainian authorities said the Russian military bombed an art school where about 400 people

President Biden was photographed biking at Gordons Pond State Park in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on Sunday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a potential "third world war." RUSSIA ORDERS CADETS INTO UKRAINE, SENDS MORE MERCENARIES AFTER

The Supreme Court announced on Sunday that Justice Clarence Thomas was in the hospital. Clarence Thomas was admitted to the hospital two nights ago with flu-like symptoms, the court said in a press release. He expects to be released "in a day or two." pic.twitter.com/kKeES7nHw2

Justice Clarence Thomas has been hospitalized with an infection, Supreme Court says Enlarge this image toggle caption Erin Schaff/The New York Times via AP Erin Schaff/The New York Times via AP Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, 73, has been hospitalized

He distorts her record on ‘sex offenders.’ NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE I would oppose Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson because of her judicial philosophy, for the reasons outlined by Ed Whelan last week. I address that in a separate post. For now, I want to discuss the

Justice Clarence Thomas, the longest-serving member of the U.S. Supreme Court, was hospitalized with an infection on Friday after experiencing flulike symptoms, the court said in a statement on Sunday. Justice Thomas was being treated with intravenous antibiotics

"Sunday Night in America" host Trey Gowdy reflected on the drama and chaotic nature of the country's recent Supreme Court confirmation hearings as Senate Democrats demand "civility" ahead of the Senate's questioning of President Biden's nominee, Judge Ketanji

“Justice Clarence Thomas was admitted to Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., on Friday evening after experiencing flu-like symptoms,” the court said in a statement. “He underwent tests, was diagnosed with an infection, and is being treated with intravenous

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been hospitalized since Friday due to an infection, which is reportedly not COVID-19 related, the high court said Sunday. The 73-year-old was admitted into Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC after experiencing

Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas attends the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony for Amy Coney Barrett to be the U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice on the South Lawn of the White House October 26, 2020. Tasos Katopodis via Getty Images Supreme

WASHINGTON — Justice Clarence Thomas has been hospitalized because of an infection, the Supreme Court said Sunday. Thomas, 73, has been at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., since Friday after experiencing “flu-like symptoms,” the court said in

(CNN) Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was admitted to Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC, on Friday evening "after experiencing flu-like symptoms," the court's public information office said Sunday evening. "He underwent tests, was diagnosed

The Times reported on Sunday that “the war in Ukraine has reached a stalemate after more than three weeks of fighting, with Russia making only marginal gains and increasingly targeting civilians, according to analysts and U.S. officials. ‘Ukrainian forces have

A group of Russian elites are allegedly conspiring to overthrow Russian President Vladimir Putin and “restore economic ties” with the West, according to Ukrainian intelligence. “Poisoning, sudden illness, accident – Russia’s elite is considering removing Putin,”

A woman looks at a computer screen watching a dissenting Russian Channel One employee entering an on-air TV studio during Russia's most-watched evening news broadcast, holding up a poster that reads "No War" and condemning Moscow's military action in Ukraine.

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., appeared on "Sunday Night in America" to discuss what he considered President Biden's problem when it comes to Ukraine. Speaking with Trey Gowdy, McCarthy first complimented Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The Biden administration supports Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s efforts to negotiate a peaceful end to Russia’s invasion of his country as U.S. officials continued to accuse Russian President Vladimir Putin of committing war crimes by deliberately

ROME — Italian Archbishop Bruno Forte said Sunday that Vladimir Putin’s religious defense of his war of aggression on Ukraine is a “sacrilegious act.” “Putin no longer manages to find arguments to excuse the disaster he has caused,” Archbishop Forte told the

Washington (CNN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that he's "ready for negotiations" with Russian President Vladimir Putin but warned that if they fail "that would mean that this is a third World War." "I'm ready for negotiations with him.

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., suggested in his "Meet the Press" appearance on Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin should not be allowed back into the "world order" but only if the West forgoes energy dependence with Russia and becomes energy independent. During

A top commander of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) intelligence agency has been placed under house arrest amid upheaval and infighting among officials amid President Vladimir Putin’s fury over the botched Ukraine invasion, The Wall Street Journal reported

The media war for support from the world by Ukraine continues its drumbeat. This morning, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s team issued a new video meant to highlight the bravery of his country’s effort to resist the Russian invasion. So compelling from Zelensky

At least one person was killed and 20 others wounded, including children, in a shooting outside a car show in southeast Arkansas on Saturday evening, local police said. Dumas Police Chief Keith Finch provided the number of casualties but said it wasn’t immediately

One suspect was in custody, and more arrests were possible, police said. An unknown number of children were among the wounded. The 16th annual Hood-Nic Car Show was sponsored by a local youth empowerment organization. One person was in custody and a search

One person was killed and numerous others wounded in a shooting at an Arkansas car show Saturday night. ABC News reports one person dead and at least 20 injured while NBC affiliated KARK places the figures at one dead and “at least 24 injured.” MonticelloLive.com

A shooting at a car show in southeast Arkansas on Saturday has left one person dead and at least 24 others injured, state police said Sunday. One person is in custody after gunfire “swept through a crowd” at the event in Dumas shortly after 7 p.m. Saturday.

A Saturday night shooting outside a North Carolina hotel has left three people dead and two others wounded, according to reports. The shooting occurred in the parking lot of the Baymont Ramada in Fayetteville just before 9 p.m. ET, authorities said. One

One person was killed and at least 24 others were wounded in a shooting at a car show in Arkansas on Saturday night, the authorities said. State troopers were dispatched to Dumas, Ark., about 90 miles southeast of Little Rock, around 7:25 p.m., said Bill Sadler,

At least 10 people were hurt in an apparent mass shooting at a car show in Arkansas Saturday night, state police said. The shooting was reported to authorities at about 7:25 p.m. outside a local business where the show was underway in Dumas, State Police said

At least 1 person was killed in a shooting at an Arkansas car show DUMAS, Ark. — At least one person was killed and 20 others wounded, including children, in a shooting outside a car show in southeast Arkansas on Saturday evening, local police said. Dumas

The shooting took place in Dumas Saturday night. At least 20 people were shot, including children, at a car show in rural Arkansas on Saturday night. At least one person has died, according to police. The shooting took place in Dumas, about 90 miles southeast

One suspect was in custody, and more arrests were possible, police said. An unknown number of children were among the wounded. The 16th annual Hood-Nic Car Show was sponsored by a local youth empowerment organization. One person was in custody and a manhunt

A car mowed down a group of performers preparing for a carnival parade in southern Belgium early Sunday, killing six people and leaving 10 more with life-threatening injuries, officials said. More than 150 people had gathered at dawn with costumes and drums

At least 6 people were killed when a driver slammed into Carnival revelers Enlarge this image toggle caption Olivier Matthys/AP Olivier Matthys/AP BRUSSELS — A car slammed at high speed into Carnival revelers in a small town in southern Belgium early Sunday,

At least six people have been killed after a car was rammed into a large crowd of festival-goers in Belgium on Sunday morning. At least six people have died, including a child, and over 70 have been injured, more than 20 seriously. The collision on Sunday

A car slammed at high speed into carnival revelers in a small town in southern Belgium, killing six people and leaving 10 more with life threatening injuries. via Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — A car slammed at high speed into Carnival revelers in a small

A car plowed into a group of people at a carnival in Belgium early Sunday, killing six people and seriously injuring 10 others, according to authorities. "A car drove from the back at high speed. And we have a few dozen injured and unfortunately several

Six dead as car hits carnival revelers in Belgium A car slammed at high speed into carnival revelers in a small town in southern Belgium early Sunday, killing six people and leaving 10 more with life-threatening injuries. Several dozen were more lightly i

(CNN) Six people were killed after a car crashed into a crowd of people who had gathered to attend a local carnival on Sunday morning in Strépy-Bracquegnies, near La Louvière, Belgium. Abnother 10 people were sent to nearby hospitals with life-threatening

A car slammed into about 100 people, killing four, on Sunday morning during a carnival in Strépy-Bracquegnies, Belgium, officials said. More than 30 people were injured, including 12 who were in life-threatening condition, Belgium’s Interior Ministry told

A suspect has been arrested in an overnight mass shooting near the South By Southwest, also known as SXSW, festivities in downtown Austin, Texas. Four people were shot around 2 a.m. Sunday on East 6th Street and taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening

Four people were shot, but all were non-life threatening injuries, according to the Austin Police Department. All four were taken to a “casualty collection point,” then by ambulance to a nearby trauma center, according to the Austin-Travis County EMS.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Four people were shot and wounded in downtown Austin, Texas, early Sunday as the city hosts the annual South by Southwest festival, police said. The Austin Police Department told people to avoid the area at around 2:50 a.m., warning via

(CNN) A suspect has been arrested after an overnight shooting in Austin's popular 6th Street entertainment district, Texas authorities said. Four people suffered gunshot wounds near Neches and 6th Streets, Austin-Travis County EMS tweeted early Sunday morning. "All

A suspected gunman who shot four people Saturday at the South By Southwest festival in Austin is still on the run, police said. The shooter opened fire at the intersection of East 6th and Neches streets, officials said. The Austin-Travis County EMS said all

The skyline of Austin, Texas, is seen from the South Congress neighborhood. Evan Semones - cosmophotography via Getty Images AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Four people were shot and wounded in downtown Austin, Texas, early Sunday as the city hosts the annual South by

Police in Austin, Texas, say four people have been shot and wounded as the city hosts the annual South by Southwest festival AUSTIN, Texas -- Four people were shot and wounded in downtown Austin, Texas, early Sunday as the city hosts the annual South by Southwest

Zelenskyy compares Russia's invasion to Holocaust in a plea to Israel for support Enlarge this image toggle caption Jack Guez/AFP Via Getty Images Jack Guez/AFP Via Getty Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Israel to do more to help Ukraine

JERUSALEM — Ukraine’s president on Sunday called on Israel to take a stronger stand against Russia, delivering an emotional appeal that compared Russia’s invasion of his country to the actions of Nazi Germany. In a speech to Israeli lawmakers over Zoom, President

Ukraine’s president on Sunday called on Israel to take a stronger stand against Russia, delivering an emotional appeal that compared Russia’s invasion of his country to the actions of Nazi Germany. In a speech to Israeli lawmakers over Zoom, President Volodymyr

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed Israeli lawmakers via Zoom in a fiery speech on Sunday, and called on Israel to help prevent a Russian “final solution.” Zelenskyy told lawmakers: “102 years after the Nazi party was established, on February

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered yet another emotional address — this time to Israel’s Knesset — Sunday, invoking the Holocaust while accusing the country of ignoring Ukraine’s pleas for help. “Ukraine made the choice to save Jews 80 years

Ukraine’s president on Sunday called on Israel to take a stronger stand against Russia, delivering an emotional appeal that compared Russia’s invasion of his country to the actions of Nazi Germany. In a speech to Israeli lawmakers, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

A Virginia Tech swimmer blasted the NCAA over its rule allowing transgender women to compete against biological women after she came up short in a championship qualifying race that was dominated by University of Pennsylvania transgender swimmer Lia Thomas. Reka

Virginia Tech swimmer Reka Gyorgy has gone beyond her initial criticism of the NCAA for its support of transgender swimmer Lia Thomas by calling for an outright boycott of the competition. “My finals spot was stolen by Lia Thomas, who is a biological male.

Reka Gyorgy, the Virginia Tech swimmer who missed out on competing in the finals of the 500 free at the NCAA Championships earlier in the week, took issue with NCAA rules allowing transgender women to compete against biological females. Gyorgy had missed

University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas swims the 500 free at the NCAA Womens Swimming & Diving Championships at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Ga., March 16, 2022. (Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) A former Olympian and Virginia Tech female swimmer blasted the

Virginia Tech swimmer Reka Gyorgy recently published an open letter accusing the NCAA of being “disrespectful against the biologically female swimmers” for allowing transgender UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas to compete as a woman in college sport. “I’m writing this

On Sunday, Joey SoftServe’s “chief medical adviser,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, made his first major television appearance in several weeks. Throughout the COVID “pandemic,” it was Fauci who cheered on all sorts of bizarre rules that don’t seem to have worked. Then

Dr. Anthony Fauci told ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos on Sunday that Americans must be "flexible" and "prepared" to return to COVID-19 restrictions, if cases surge. The head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” that new variants of COVID could cause America to reinstitute some restrictions. Discussing the new BA.2 variant of COVID, Fauci said, “It has

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that the new BA.2 Omicron subvariant may trigger an “increase” in US cases as it becomes the dominant strain — but the jump shouldn’t be as dramatic as previous surges. The White House chief medical adviser said the highly transmissible

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday the latest COVID variant spreading across the United States is more transmissible than its predecessors but does not appear to be “more severe” and should not prompt renewed restrictions. Dr. Fauci, director of the National Institute

WASHINGTON — Five years after Myanmar’s military began a killing spree against ethnic Rohingya, driving nearly one million people from their country, the United States has concluded that the widespread campaign of rape, crucifixions, and drownings and burnings

The Biden administration intends to declare that Myanmar’s years-long repression of the Rohingya Muslim population is a “genocide," U.S. officials said Sunday. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to make the long-anticipated designation on Monday at an

U_S_ officials say the Biden administration intends to declare that Myanmar's years-long repression of the Rohingya Muslim population is a “genocide.” WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration intends to declare that Myanmar’s years-long repression of the Rohingya

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration intends to declare that Myanmar’s years-long repression of the Rohingya Muslim population is a “genocide,” U.S. officials said Sunday. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to make the long-anticipated designation on

(CNN) The Biden administration has formally determined that Myanmar's military committed genocide and crimes against humanity against the Rohingya, a US official told CNN on Sunday. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will publicly announce the determination,

Ye, aka Kanye West, is banned from performing at the Grammys Enlarge this image toggle caption Amy Harris/Amy Harris/Invision/AP Amy Harris/Amy Harris/Invision/AP Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has been barred from performing at the 2022 Grammy

Ye will not be performing at the Grammys this year. A report published in The Blast said that the musician was told Friday that his act had been pulled from the show, which is set to take place on April 3. A representative for Ye, who changed his name from

(CNN) Kanye West has been pulled from performing at this year's Grammys due to "concerning online behavior," three sources close to the artist confirmed to CNN. The decision, which was first reported by The Blast, comes days after West, who now goes by Ye,

NEW YORK — Ye will not be performing at the Grammys this year. A report published in The Blast said that the musician was told Friday that his act had been pulled from the show, which is set to take place on April 3. A representative for Ye, who changed his

Rapper and fashion mogul Kanye West — who is up for five 2022 Grammy Awards — has been banned from performing at this year’s Grammys due to his “concerning online behavior.” A representative for West cited a recent report by the Blast claiming that the rapper’s

Investigators on Sunday worked to determine what caused a Los Angeles Sheriff's Department helicopter to crash one day earlier in the Angeles National Forest, injuring six people. The helicopter Air Rescue 5 fell 200 feet around 5 p.m. PST, officials said,

Six people aboard a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) rescue helicopter miraculously survived when the aircraft crashed Saturday afternoon, said L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva per the L.A. Times. The Super Puma helicopter was carrying five

(CNN) Five people were injured when an aircraft operated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department crashed in San Gabriel Canyon Saturday evening, authorities said. Five victims were airlifted to a hospital and one was in critical condition, the Los Angeles

A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department rescue helicopter crashed Saturday afternoon while responding to a call — but everyone aboard miraculously survived. The chopper, carrying five deputies and a doctor, went down in the San Gabriel Mountains just before

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) reached an agreement Friday with the United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) to allow schools to drop indoor mask mandates for teachers and students, and only “strongly recommend” masks. Local ABC affiliate KABC-7

As President Joe Biden heads to Brussels this week for an extraordinary NATO summit, Sen. John Barrasso, the third-ranking Senate Republican, said he wants the president to "lead from the front" and laid out certain objectives for him to do so. "Number one

Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., on Sunday taunted President Joe Biden for being tethered to responsibility for the nation’s unprecedented sky-high gasoline prices. In an interview on ABC News’ “This Week,” Barrasso said Democrats “have a very big problem.” “Joe

Sen. John Barrasso said Sunday that President Biden and Democrats are scrambling to find a scapegoat for rising inflation and gasoline prices. The Wyoming Republican said Mr. Biden “can’t hide from the fact that he is the president of high gas prices.” “They

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could have a role in an upcoming NATO summit, the alliance’s chief said Sunday. In an interview on NBC News’ “Meet The Press,” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the exact format of the summit is still under

Sen. Richard Durbin said Sunday it is “completely wrong” for Republicans to blame President Biden for rising inflation. The Illinois Democrat said that it is hard to deny that the sanctions against Russia oil have added to the price at the pump and that Mr.

A Virginia newspaper reporter was one of two people killed after a shooting occurred outside a restaurant and bar early Saturday morning, police said. Sierra Jenkins, a 25-year-old education reporter for The Virginian-Pilot, was at Chicho’s Pizza Backstage

A Virginia newspaper reporter was one of two people killed during a shooting early Saturday outside a restaurant and bar, authorities said. "Saturday would have been Sierra Jenkins’ turn to cover the breaking news shift for The Virginian-Pilot," the newspaper

She wanted to spend time with a friend. She became 1 of 2 people killed in a shooting Enlarge this image toggle caption Stephen M. Katz/The Virginian-Pilot via AP Stephen M. Katz/The Virginian-Pilot via AP NORFOLK, Va. — A Virginia newspaper reporter was

A Virginian-Pilot reporter was one of two people killed in a shooting outside a Virginia bar early Saturday morning. Journalist Sierra Jenkins, 25, was killed just when she was caught in the crossfire outside of an eatery and bar on downtown Norfolk’s Granby

(CNN) A a shooting in Miami Beach left three people injured amid a packed Spring Break weekend. Two people were transported to a hospital with gunshot wounds after officers responded to a shooting on Ocean Drive shortly after midnight, according to Miami Beach

Florida spring breakers ran for their lives early Sunday morning when a gunman fired multiple shots in Miami Beach, according to a report. "Two victims were located with an apparent gunshot wound and were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital by Miami

Gunfire on a Miami Beach street crowded with spring breakers has left three people wounded MIAMI BEACH, Florida -- Gunfire on a Miami Beach street crowded with spring breakers left three people wounded early Sunday, police said. Police spokesman Ernesto Rodriguez

A stampede of spring breakers in Miami Beach ran for their lives after two people were shot on Saturday night. The shooting happened near the intersection of Ocean Drive and 9th Street in Miami Beach — as footage from Twitter videos capture people sprinting

SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea fired suspected artillery pieces into the sea on Sunday, South Korea’s military said, days after the North’s latest missile launch ended in failure amid the country’s recent burst of weapons testing activity. There is speculation

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired suspected artillery pieces into the sea on Sunday, South Korea’s military said, days after the North’s latest missile launch ended in failure amid the country’s recent burst of weapons testing activity. There is speculation

North Korea fired suspected artillery pieces into the sea Sunday, South Korea’s military said, days after the North’s latest missile launch ended in failure amid the country’s recent burst of weapons testing activity. There is speculation that North Korea

North Korea fired suspected artillery pieces into the sea on Sunday, South Korea’s military said, days after the North’s latest missile launch ended in failure amid the country’s recent burst of weapons testing activity. There is speculation that North Korea

The Lumen cafe in Yerevan, Armenia, has become one of the hangouts for young Russian professionals who left their country after Russia invaded Ukraine. YEREVAN, Armenia — At the Lumen cafe in the Armenian capital, Russians arrive as soon as the doors open,

The Lumen cafe in Yerevan, Armenia, has become one of the hangouts for young Russian professionals who left their country after Russia invaded Ukraine. YEREVAN, Armenia — At the Lumen cafe in the Armenian capital, Russians arrive as soon as the doors open,

The Lumen cafe in Yerevan, Armenia, has become one of the hangouts for young Russian professionals who left their country after Russia invaded Ukraine. YEREVAN, Armenia — At the Lumen cafe in the Armenian capital, Russians arrive as soon as the doors open,

YEREVAN, Armenia — At the Lumen cafe in the Armenian capital, Russians arrive as soon as the doors open, ordering specialty coffees, opening up their sleek Apple laptops and trying to navigate a dwindling array of options for starting their lives over. The

A top U.S. commander says China has fully militarized at least three of several islands it built in the disputed South China Sea and has armed them with anti-ship and anti-aircraft missile systems, laser and jamming equipment and fighter jets OVER THE SOUTH

China has fully militarized at least three of several islands it built in the disputed South China Sea, arming them with anti-ship and anti-aircraft missile systems, laser and jamming equipment and fighter jets in an increasingly aggressive move that threatens

OVER THE SOUTH CHINA SEA (AP) - China has fully militarized at least three of several islands it built in the disputed South China Sea, arming them with anti-ship and anti-aircraft missile systems, laser and jamming equipment and fighter jets in an increasingly

China has fully militarized at least three of several islands it built in the disputed South China Sea, arming them with anti-ship and anti-aircraft missile systems, laser and jamming equipment and fighter jets in an increasingly aggressive move that threatens

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that Russia’s use of chemical weapons in Ukraine would be a “blatant and brutal violation of international law.” Stoltenberg said, “Our allies support Ukraine, but at the same time,

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg sidestepped answering whether Russia potentially using chemical weapons in its invasion of Ukraine would spur NATO to rethink imposing a no-fly zone over Ukraine. "It does sound like what you're saying is you don't

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Sunday said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a “new reality” that should trigger a “reset” of the alliance’s deterrence and defense. In an interview on NBC’s “Meet The Press,” Stoltenberg said the invasion forced the

A pizza man died last week. The pizza man. Dom DeMarco was a legend. The immigrant from the Italian province of Caserta opened Di Fara Pizza on the most nondescript stretch of Avenue J in Brooklyn back in 1965. The shop name was an amalgamation of his last

Andrea Stewart-Cousins, the Democratic majority leader in the Senate, said the increased spending was aimed at making up for years of disinvestment that the pandemic had laid bare. Democrats also proposed a substantive infusion of money aimed at recruiting

New York is about to surpass another grim milestone: 70,000 deaths from COVID-19 — or more than enough bodies to fill both Mets Citi Field and Madison Square Garden, new data show. The US Centers for Disease Control reported 69,967 deaths in the Empire State

The vernal (aka spring) equinox will occur this Sunday, March 20, at 11:33 a.m. EDT. On Sunday, there will be roughly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness almost everywhere on Earth. Meteorologists, who define the seasons differently, said spring

Spring officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20 with the vernal equinox as the entire world experiences an equal day and night. For ease of recordkeeping, meteorologists and climatologists consider March 1 the first day of spring, but astronomically

(CNN) — Few of us will ever have a way with words as Emily Dickinson, the Belle of Amherst, did: A Light exists in Spring Not present on the Year At any other period -- When March is scarcely here A Color stands abroad On Solitary Fields That Science

JERUSALEM — Hundreds of thousands of Israelis gathered on Sunday at the funeral of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, a spiritual leader in ultra-Orthodox Judaism, in one of the largest public gatherings in Israeli history. Rabbi Kanievsky died on Friday, aged 94. Estimates

Sunday’s funeral of a revered rabbi in Israel drew half a million mourners clad in traditional ultra-Orthodox garb, turning the streets of a religious suburb of Tel Aviv into a surging sea of black. The roads of Bnei Brak were packed with men and boys in black

The funeral of a revered ultra-Orthodox Israeli rabbi drew huge crowds of mourners to a religious suburb of Tel Aviv on Sunday, with police expecting hundreds of thousands of people to attend. Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, a leading authority on Jewish law, died

Aramco, also known as the Saudi Arabian Oil Co., announced Sunday its net profit doubled last year as global growth turned the corner from the coronavirus downturn. Regarded as the crown jewel of Saudi Arabia’s oil-dependent economy, its success comes as one

Yemen’s Houthi rebels unleashed a barrage of drone and missile strikes on Saudi Arabia that targeted key facilities including natural gas and desalination plants early Sunday, Saudi state-run media reported, the latest escalation as peace talks stall and

Yemen’s Houthi rebels unleashed a barrage of drone and missile strikes on Saudi Arabia early Sunday that targeted a liquified natural gas plant, water desalination plant, oil facility and power station, Saudi state-run media reported. The attacks did not cause

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Zoe Kravitz, left, and Robert Pattinson in a scene from "The Batman." (Jonathan Olley/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP) via Associated Press “The Batman” is still going strong three weeks into its theatrical run,

“The Batman” is still going strong three weeks into its theatrical run, with a tight grip on the top spot at the box office. Robert Pattinson’s debut as the Dark Knight earned an additional $36.8 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

“The Batman,” directed by Matt Reeves, also picked up $49.1 million internationally this weekend, bringing its global total to $598.1 million. The only place “The Batman” seems to be stumbling is in China where it earned $12.1 million in its first weekend.

Fox News host Mark Levin warned Sunday that President Biden will embolden a nuclear competition if he moves forward with the Iran nuclear deal, threatening not just neighboring countries in the region but communities "all over the world." The Biden administration

As much as inflation and a future recession are concerns for Americans, former Trump chief economic adviser Larry Kudlow says the dangers of an impending return to an Iran nuclear deal by the Biden administration is a bigger concern. "The single worst story

Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., explained the dire effects of passing an Iran nuclear deal Saturday on "Lawrence Jones Cross Country." REP. JIM BANKS: This is absurd that the Biden administration would go back to a deal that was disastrous under Barack Obama and

Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz was targeted in a 2019 shooting by a Dominican drug trafficker because the kingpin was jealous of the baseball star and felt disrespected by him, private investigators hired by the former player to look into the near-fatal

Private investigators hired by David Ortiz say a Dominican drug trafficker who was jealous of Ortiz and felt disrespected by him had Ortiz shot at a Dominican nightclub in 2019 BOSTON -- A Dominican drug trafficker who was jealous of David Ortiz and felt disrespected

A Dominican drug trafficker who was jealous of David Ortiz and felt disrespected by him had him shot at a Dominican nightclub in 2019, according to private investigators the Red Sox slugger hired to look into the attack that nearly killed him. The findings

Ohio State guard Jacy Sheldon found a way to score more than her usual against a stout Missouri State defense that stifled the Buckeyes for significant stretches. Sheldon had 25 points and five steals, and No. 6 seed Ohio State overcame an early double-digit

Raina Perez scored 16 points to lead five North Carolina State players in double digits as the No. 1 Wolfpack pulled away from No. 16 Longwood for a 96-68 victory Saturday in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Perez made seven of her eight shots

Washington State put Ayoka Lee at the top of its scouting report. It was apparent early on in the No. 8 Cougars’ clash with No. 9 Kansas State that the emphasis was on making things difficult for the 6-foot-6 center. But even after making just one field

LeBron James inched his way closer to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Saturday night. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar moved into second place on the NBA's all-time regular-season scoring list, passing Utah Jazz legend Karl Malone. James, who has the most points in

LeBron James moved up to second on the NBA's all-time scoring list on a bittersweet night after dropping 38 points on the Washington Wizards in a 127-119 loss for the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. James, who started his NBA career in 2003, needed 21 points

(CNN) The body of a woman found in Lake Michigan on Thursday has been identified as missing transgender rights advocate Elise Malary, officials in Illinois say. The fire department recovered a woman's body from the Lake Michigan shoreline and transported her

The dead body of a woman found in Illinois was identified Saturday as a dedicated transgender rights advocate who was reporting missing more than a week ago. Elise Malary — who was reported missing March 11 — was found Thursday afternoon when authorities were

This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. CHISINAU, Moldova – The hem of her purple skirt brushed the tile floor as Kristina Paleshev anxiously paced while cradling her wailing infant daughter Maria. Sitting at a table with aid workers,

This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. CHISINAU, Moldova – The hem of her purple skirt brushing the tiled floor as she paced, Kristina Paleshev cradled her wailing infant daughter Maria and looked anxiously once again through the

The U.S. Marine Corps released the identities on Sunday of four service members who died when their aircraft crashed during a NATO exercise in the Arctic Circle on Friday. The four fallen Marines, who were assigned to the 2nd Marine Air Wing, are Capt. Matthew

Washington (CNN) The US has identified the four Marines who were killed during a training flight in Norway on Friday. Capt. Matthew J. Tomkiewicz of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Capt. Ross A. Reynolds of Leominster, Massachusetts, Gunnery Sgt. James W. Speedy of Cambridge,

Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY) said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that then-President Donald Trump committed a “supreme dereliction of duty” when he “provoked” the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Cheney said, “The January 6 situation and

Rep. Liz Cheney, who co-chairs the House Jan. 6 Committee, said Sunday that the panel is exploring the possibility of recommending “enhanced criminal penalties” for former President Donald Trump over his actions surrounding the insurrection on the Capitol by

PORTLAND, Maine — Lagging behind Russia in developing hypersonic weapons, the U.S. Navy is rushing to field its first, with installation on a warship starting as soon as late next year. The United States is in a race with Russia and China to develop these

Lagging behind Russia in developing hypersonic weapons, the U.S. Navy is rushing to field its first, with installation on a warship starting as soon as late next year. The United States is in a race with Russia and China to develop these weapons, which travel

Taylor Robertson scored 17 of her 22 points in the second half to help fourth-seeded Oklahoma beat No. 13 seed IUPUI 78-72 on Saturday night in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. IUPUI coach Austin Parkinson was disappointed that the Jaguars

Olivia Miles had a triple-double help No. 5 seed Notre Dame to an 89-78 win over No. 12 seed Massachusetts on Saturday night in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament. Miles had 12 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for the 18th triple-double in

A school district in Colorado has plans to do away with valedictorian awards at its high schools. Starting with the class of 2026, the Cherry Creek School District in western Arapahoe County, Colorado, will not give special recognition to students who have

A school district in Colorado has plans to do away with valedictorian awards at its high schools. Starting with the class of 2026, the Cherry Creek School District in western Arapahoe County, Colorado, will not give special recognition to students who have

Kate Middleton and Prince William enjoyed their first full day of their Caribbean tour with a visit to a cacao farm in Belize on Sunday. Their visit replaced another planned outing to a different cacao farm, which was canceled on Friday after villagers protested

Prince William and his wife Kate have been ‘cancelled’ by Belizean protestors who accused the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge of continuing Britain’s “colonial legacy”. The royals were set to arrive in Belize and visit the village of Indian Creek — a small community

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Sunday sharply dismissed lawmakers in his own party who are bashing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and supporting Russian leader Vladimir Putin, disparaging them as the “lonely” fringe. “I wouldn’t pay much

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday he would not pay attention to the “lonely voices” in the Republican Party who oppose the United States providing more financial and military support to Ukraine. “The vast majority of the Republican Party writ

American Taylor Fritz upset Rafael Nadel 6-3, 7-6 (5) Sunday to win the BNP Paribas Open and snap the 21-time major champion’s 20-match winning streak this year. "It’s an honor to even be on the same court as this guy," Fritz told the crowd. "I grew up watching

Rafael Nadal faced down the future and emerged victorious, outlasting Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 Saturday night to reach the BNP Paribas Open final and improve to 20-0 this year. The 21-time major champion threw his head back, smiled and

The team from "Coda" accepts The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical of Theatrical Motion Pictures at the 33rd Annual Producers Guild Awards at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on Saturday, March 19, 2022 in Los Angeles. (Photo by

LOS ANGELES — “CODA” won the top prize at Saturday night’s Producers Guild Awards, giving momentum to the possibility that the small film could have a big night at next week’s Oscars. The story of three adult family members who are deaf and a fourth who is

A Florida woman who was initially released on a $120 bond last week after allegedly plowing an SUV into a playground, killing a 4-year-old girl, is now being held without bail, according to reports. Kiara Morant, 18, was initially released on the paltry bond

A Florida woman who was released on a $120 bond after plowing an SUV into a playground and killing a 4-year-old girl is now being held without bail, according to reports. Kiara Morant, 18, was initially released on the paltry bond after being charged with

Having survived a refugee camp in Vietnam as a child, Marine veteran Quan Nguyen is now helping Ukrainians flee the war-torn country amid Russia's invasion. "I have empathy for any refugee, regardless of background, religion, politics, because I've lived in

A Marine veteran who fled Vietnam as a child travels to Ukraine to help rescue families as millions flee Putin's ongoing assault. ZELENSKYY BLASTS RUSSIAN ‘TERROR’ AS MARIUPOL ART SCHOOL SHELTERING 400 IS STRUCK Task Force 824 founder Quan Nguyen, who spent

Officials at Walt Disney World said Friday that a performance by a visiting Texas high school drill team that used American Indian stereotypes, including chants of “scalp them," doesn't reflect the Florida resort's values. The performance this week in the

(CNN) Disney said it regrets a performance at its Orlando theme park by a high school cheerleading squad after it received backlash for the routine's depictions of Native Americans. A widely circulated video of the Port Neches-Groves High School "Indianettes"