The Russia-Ukraine War: April 13, 2022
President Biden’s description of the alleged Russian atrocities in Ukraine as a “genocide” doesn’t reflect official U.S. policy, administration officials said Wednesday, suggesting a formal designation would only follow a…
U.S. gives Ukraine $800 million more in military aid, adds heavy weapons
WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden announced an additional $800 million in military assistance to Ukraine on Wednesday, expanding the scope of the systems provided to include…
Kentucky Legislature overrides governor’s veto of transgender sports ban
Kentucky’s Legislature voted Wednesday to override Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of a bill that would prohibit transgender girls and women from playing on female sports teams, making the state the…
Trumpworld scrambles to contain Oz endorsement fallout
Mehmet Oz, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, speaks during a town hall campaign event at Arcaro and Genell in Old Forge, Pa., on Jan. 19. | Christopher…
Texas Gov. Abbott doubles down on new inspection rule for truckers at border
Commercial truckers bringing in produce and other goods from Mexico are protesting a new rule by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott requiring additional inspection, resulting in extremely long wait times and…
Masks Stay On: C.D.C. Keeps the Mandate on Planes
“It’s low, but there is no zero risk situation on an airplane,” said Dr. Aisha Khatib, the chair of a group focused on responsible travel for the International Society of…
23 injured after EF-3 tornado hits Texas as storms sweep across central U.S.
Nearly two dozen people were injured after a tornado struck a Texas county Tuesday evening, officials said. The tornado that struck Bell County near the town of Salado shortly after…
Suspect in Brooklyn subway train shooting called in the tip that led to his arrest, sources say
Frank James, 62, was arrested without incident by patrol officers in Manhattan’s East Village neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. James called in the tip and told authorities he was…
Subway Attack Suspect Called CrimeStoppers on Himself
The ranting suspect wanted in a mass shooting on the New York City subway called Crime Stoppers on himself from a McDonald’s Wednesday—ending a daylong manhunt in which cops followed…
Russian navy evacuates flagship. Ukraine claims it was hit by a missile
Russian sailors have evacuated the guided-missile cruiser Moskva, the flagship of its Black Sea fleet, after a fire that detonated ammunition aboard, Russian state media reported Wednesday. State media outlets…