Brittney Griner returned to a Russian courtroom Tuesday amid heightened diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Russia. Live Ukraine updates.
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‘Traumatized’: Texas school rampage victims were inside one classroom; shooter locked the door. Live updates.
Authorities said a gunman killed 19 children and 2 teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Latest updates.
Putin declares victory in Mariupol; Biden to announce $800M more in military aid: Live updates
Vladimir Putin claimed victory in the battle for Mariupol on Thursday and canceled plans to storm the last remaining Ukrainian stronghold.
Russia has 8-mile military convoy, ‘colossal’ amount of equipment ready for new blitz: Live Ukraine updates
President Zelenskyy warned of an impending Russian offensive in his country’s east and has urged civilians to flee the region. Live Ukraine updates.
As US cases drop, Hawaii is lone remaining state sticking with indoor mask mandate. Latest COVID-19 updates
Forty-nine states have announced plans to drop indoor mask mandates as cases and hospitalizations decline across U.S. Latest COVID-19 news.
1,430 unvaccinated New York City workers fired, thousands more could follow: Live COVID updates
New York City has fired more than 1,400 workers who failed to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Latest news.
Canadian leader Justin Trudeau invokes emergency powers to end disruptive protests; Hong Kong vaccinating 3-year-olds: Live COVID updates
Hong Kong will begin vaccinating 3-year-old kids, days after the death of a 4-year old as infections surge. Latest COVID updates.
Illinois, New York to join growing list of Democratic states rolling back mask mandates: COVID-19 updates
Across the country, indoor mask requirements in blue states are falling like dominoes as COVID cases drop rapidly. Live updates
New infections dropping fast; indoor mask mandates ease across US: Latest COVID updates
The pace of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. has fallen by more than two-thirds from its peak just weeks ago. Latest COVID news.
Ottawa declares state of emergency as truckers, protesters overwhelm city; omicron-specific booster may not be needed: Updates
The mayor of Ottawa declared a state of emergency and a former U.S. ambassador to Canada said groups in the U.S. must stop interfering.