Valieva wins 1st place in Olympic women's short program
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, the heavily favored 15-year-old dynamo at the center of the latest Olympic doping scandal, overcame an early mistake to lead after the women’s short program at the Beijing Games on Tuesday night.
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, the heavily favored 15-year-old dynamo at the center of the latest Olympic doping scandal, overcame an early mistake to lead after the women’s short program at the Beijing Games on Tuesday night.
New Zealand authorities blare Barry Manilow and 'Macarena' in attempt to disperse vaccine protesters
Thousands of protesters are refusing to leave after setting up camp on the grounds of New Zealand's Parliament to rail against the country's COVID-19 vaccine mandate -- a move inspired by the Canadian trucker protests.
Thousands of protesters are refusing to leave after setting up camp on the grounds of New Zealand's Parliament to rail against the country's COVID-19 vaccine mandate -- a move inspired by the Canadian trucker protests.
Prince Andrew agrees to settle sex abuse lawsuit, donate to charity
The deal described in a court filing Tuesday in New York avoids a trial that would have brought further embarrassment to the monarchy.
The deal described in a court filing Tuesday in New York avoids a trial that would have brought further embarrassment to the monarchy.
'Price I’m willing to pay': Novak Djokovic would skip French Open, Wimbledon over vaccine stance
Tennis star Novak Djokovic said he would skip the French Open and Wimbledon rather than get vaccinated against COVID-19, if forced to choose.
Tennis star Novak Djokovic said he would skip the French Open and Wimbledon rather than get vaccinated against COVID-19, if forced to choose.
Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico
A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.
A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.
Russian skater can compete, medal ceremony won't be held amid doping case
Russian teenager Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete in the women’s figure skating competition. The IOC says it won't award medals for her events in Beijing because her doping case isn't fully resolved.
Russian teenager Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete in the women’s figure skating competition. The IOC says it won't award medals for her events in Beijing because her doping case isn't fully resolved.
US suspension of avocado imports part of conspiracy, Mexican president says
The president put forward the conspiracy theory after the U.S. suspended imports of Mexican avocados on the eve of the Super Bowl following a threat against a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico.
The president put forward the conspiracy theory after the U.S. suspended imports of Mexican avocados on the eve of the Super Bowl following a threat against a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico.
Official: Trudeau to use emergency powers to quell COVID-19 mandate protests in Canada
A government official in Canada says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will invoke emergency powers to quell the COVID-19 mandate protests.
A government official in Canada says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will invoke emergency powers to quell the COVID-19 mandate protests.
Russia urges more talks with West during Ukraine tensions
Russia’s top diplomat advised President Vladimir Putin to keep talking with the West to continue diplomatic efforts amid U.S. warnings of an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Russia’s top diplomat advised President Vladimir Putin to keep talking with the West to continue diplomatic efforts amid U.S. warnings of an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Russian skater to testify by video Sunday in doping case hearing
Russian skater Kamila Valieva will testify by video Sunday at a court hearing about her doping case.
Russian skater Kamila Valieva will testify by video Sunday at a court hearing about her doping case.
Winter Olympics: Erin Jackson becomes 1st Black woman to win gold medal in speedskating
Erin Jackson becomes the first Black woman to win a gold medal in speedskating at the Olympics. Jackson's win gives the American speedskating program its first medal of the Beijing Games.
Erin Jackson becomes the first Black woman to win a gold medal in speedskating at the Olympics. Jackson's win gives the American speedskating program its first medal of the Beijing Games.
Ukraine's president asks for evidence on new Russia invasion warnings
Ukraine’s president is playing down intensified warnings of a possible Russian invasion within days, saying he had yet to see convincing evidence.
Ukraine’s president is playing down intensified warnings of a possible Russian invasion within days, saying he had yet to see convincing evidence.
In call, Biden warns Putin of 'severe costs' of Ukraine invasion
President Joe Biden told Russia’s Vladimir Putin that invading Ukraine would cause “widespread human suffering” and that the West was committed to diplomacy to end the crisis but “equally prepared for other scenarios."
President Joe Biden told Russia’s Vladimir Putin that invading Ukraine would cause “widespread human suffering” and that the West was committed to diplomacy to end the crisis but “equally prepared for other scenarios."
Koalas listed as endangered species in parts of Australia
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
Trucker protest: Canadian judge orders end to blockade on Ambassador Bridge
A Canadian judge has ordered protesters at the Ambassador Bridge over the U.S.-Canadian border to end the 5-day-old blockade that has disrupted the flow of goods between the two countries and forced the auto industry on both sides to roll back production.
A Canadian judge has ordered protesters at the Ambassador Bridge over the U.S.-Canadian border to end the 5-day-old blockade that has disrupted the flow of goods between the two countries and forced the auto industry on both sides to roll back production.
White House urges Americans to leave Ukraine in next ‘24 to 48’ hours; Russian invasion could be days away
The White House announced it is urging Americans to leave Ukraine within the next "24 to 48" hours.
The White House announced it is urging Americans to leave Ukraine within the next "24 to 48" hours.
Border Patrol rescues two unaccompanied 5-year-old girls in two days crossing into US
It is the latest in a number of incidents of migrant children being found abandoned by relatives or smugglers at the border.
It is the latest in a number of incidents of migrant children being found abandoned by relatives or smugglers at the border.
Prince Charles self-isolating after testing positive for COVID a second time
Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating, his office said Thursday. The heir to the throne previously contracted the virus in March 2020.
Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating, his office said Thursday. The heir to the throne previously contracted the virus in March 2020.
North Korea claims it can hit US, 'shake the world' with missile after month of increased testing
North Korea on Tuesday touted its military capabilities, including a missile it claimed could strike the U.S. and "shake the world."
North Korea on Tuesday touted its military capabilities, including a missile it claimed could strike the U.S. and "shake the world."
Olympic ski jumpers slam officials after 5 female skiers get disqualified over outfits
The suits were reportedly deemed too loose which seemingly gives the skiers an advantage on their jumps.
The suits were reportedly deemed too loose which seemingly gives the skiers an advantage on their jumps.