Minnesota-born man killed in Ukraine flew into war to help sick partner
Katya Hill tried to talk her brother out of it. She urged Jimmy Hill to postpone his trip to Ukraine as she saw reports of Russian tanks lining up at the border. But he needed to help his longtime partner, who has been suffering from progressive multiple sclerosis.
Katya Hill tried to talk her brother out of it. She urged Jimmy Hill to postpone his trip to Ukraine as she saw reports of Russian tanks lining up at the border. But he needed to help his longtime partner, who has been suffering from progressive multiple sclerosis.
Delivery driver caught on doorbell camera eating customer's food
The driver popped a chip in his mouth before the customer opened up the door.
The driver popped a chip in his mouth before the customer opened up the door.
China reports first deaths from COVID-19 in more than a year
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
Can diplomatic efforts work to free WNBA star Brittney Griner?
Efforts are continuing to free Houston-native and WNBA all-star Brittney Griner from Russian detention. She was taken into custody, before the invasion of Ukraine, as she entered the country to play basketball and is now accused of smuggling hashish-oil into the country.
Efforts are continuing to free Houston-native and WNBA all-star Brittney Griner from Russian detention. She was taken into custody, before the invasion of Ukraine, as she entered the country to play basketball and is now accused of smuggling hashish-oil into the country.
World leaders push to nominate Zelensky for Nobel Peace Prize, despite missed deadline
In a letter, European politicians called on the committee to re-open and reconsider the 2022 nomination rules for Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the people of Ukraine.
In a letter, European politicians called on the committee to re-open and reconsider the 2022 nomination rules for Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the people of Ukraine.
Biden presses Chinese President Xi Jinping on Russia support
Face to face by video, President Joe Biden laid out to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday the consequences the Chinese would face from the U.S. if they provide military or economic assistance for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Face to face by video, President Joe Biden laid out to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday the consequences the Chinese would face from the U.S. if they provide military or economic assistance for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: Expert expects humanitarian crisis to worsen as Russia digs in
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his country's troops at a huge flag-waving rally in Moscow as Russian forces strike Ukrainian cities from a distance again, pounding the capital of Kyiv and the country’s west.
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his country's troops at a huge flag-waving rally in Moscow as Russian forces strike Ukrainian cities from a distance again, pounding the capital of Kyiv and the country’s west.
World's happiest countries for 2022 amid war, COVID-19 — see where US ranks
Finland was named the world’s happiest country for the 5th straight year, according to the 2022 World Happiness Report. It also found an increase in global benevolence.
Finland was named the world’s happiest country for the 5th straight year, according to the 2022 World Happiness Report. It also found an increase in global benevolence.
Great Barrier Reef suffers widespread coral bleaching due to high ocean temperatures
An Australian government agency says the Great Barrier Reef is suffering widespread and severe coral bleaching due to high ocean temperatures two years after a mass bleaching event.
An Australian government agency says the Great Barrier Reef is suffering widespread and severe coral bleaching due to high ocean temperatures two years after a mass bleaching event.
Russia-Ukraine war: Civilian casualties grow amid shelling
Russian forces largely bogged down outside major cities in Ukraine have turned to shelling them from a distance, including dozens of confirmed attacks on health facilities during the war that on Thursday entered its fourth week.
Russian forces largely bogged down outside major cities in Ukraine have turned to shelling them from a distance, including dozens of confirmed attacks on health facilities during the war that on Thursday entered its fourth week.
Rescuers continue to search Mariupol theater rubble as Russian attacks continue
Rescuers are searching for survivors in the ruins of a theater ripped apart by Russian airstrikes in the besieged city of Mariupol, while ferocious Russian bombardment killed dozens in a northern city over the past day, according to the local governor.
Rescuers are searching for survivors in the ruins of a theater ripped apart by Russian airstrikes in the besieged city of Mariupol, while ferocious Russian bombardment killed dozens in a northern city over the past day, according to the local governor.
American social worker among civilians killed in Russian attack in Ukraine
Family members say a 68-year-old Minnesota native was killed in the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv while trying to find food.
Family members say a 68-year-old Minnesota native was killed in the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv while trying to find food.
Pfizer COVID antiviral: Dozens of companies to start making pill
Nearly three dozen companies in Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Eastern Europe will soon start making either generic versions of Pfizer's coronavirus pill or the raw ingredients. This deal will make the antiviral nirmatrelvir, or Paxlovoid, available to more than half of the world's population.
Nearly three dozen companies in Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Eastern Europe will soon start making either generic versions of Pfizer's coronavirus pill or the raw ingredients. This deal will make the antiviral nirmatrelvir, or Paxlovoid, available to more than half of the world's population.
Tech leaders would face prison if they don't follow UK internet safety rules
The British government has unveiled its online safety bill in Parliament, which is aimed at protecting internet users from harm.
The British government has unveiled its online safety bill in Parliament, which is aimed at protecting internet users from harm.
Russian oligarch's superyacht stuck in Norway because no one will sell it fuel
A Russian oligarch's superyacht is currently stuck at a dock in Norway because no one is willing to sell it any fuel.
A Russian oligarch's superyacht is currently stuck at a dock in Norway because no one is willing to sell it any fuel.
Russia-Ukraine war: Russian forces keep up attacks amid continued talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has invoked Pearl Harbor and 9/11 during an urgent appeal to the U.S. Congress for more weapons to stem the Russian assault.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has invoked Pearl Harbor and 9/11 during an urgent appeal to the U.S. Congress for more weapons to stem the Russian assault.
Animal rescue group works to save pets from Ukraine war zone, and reunite them with owners
They are working with shelters across Europe to get animals safely across the border and reuniting any pets - with refugee families. And now – they’re assisting with a struggling children’s hospital.
They are working with shelters across Europe to get animals safely across the border and reuniting any pets - with refugee families. And now – they’re assisting with a struggling children’s hospital.
London’s Heathrow Airport drops indoor mask mandate
“The removal of the mandatory requirement reflects society’s move towards learning to live with COVID longer term,” airport officials said in a statement.
“The removal of the mandatory requirement reflects society’s move towards learning to live with COVID longer term,” airport officials said in a statement.
Child collides with sloth on zip line in Costa Rican rainforest
A child zooming on a zip line through a rainforest in La Fortuna, Costa Rica collided into a sloth clinging to the cable on March 13.
A child zooming on a zip line through a rainforest in La Fortuna, Costa Rica collided into a sloth clinging to the cable on March 13.
7.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Japan; tsunami risk receding
A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory.
A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory.