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…
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…
Grand Rapids police release video of officer fatally shooting Patrick Lyoya
A Black man facedown on the ground was fatally shot in the back of the head by a Grand Rapids police officer, the violent climax of a traffic stop, brief foot…
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…
‘I don’t want them anymore,’ Florida mom tells police after allegedly killing 2 children
MIAMI — Police in Miami have arrested a 41-year-old woman in the deaths of her two young children after officers responded to repeated hang-up 911 calls from her apartment where…
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…
CDC extends mask mandate on planes and public transportation to May 3
Washington — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Wednesday it will extend its nationwide mask requirement for passengers on planes and public transportation through May 3, citing the…
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…
Russian sailors evacuate warship in the Black Sea after Ukraine attack; U.S. will send another $800 million in weapons to Ukraine – CNBC
Russian sailors evacuate warship in the Black Sea after Ukraine attack; U.S. will send another $800 million in weapons to Ukraine CNBC Russia says flagship of Black Sea fleet badly damaged…