FBI agents raided homes Thursday in Washington and New York City linked to Oleg Deripaska, a Russian billionaire with ties to the Kremlin and to Paul Manafort, the onetime chairman…
US House January 6 Probe Set to Advance Bannon Contempt Citation
The House of Representatives committee investigating the rioting at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 appears headed Tuesday to initiating contempt of Congress charges against Steve Bannon, one of former…
New York Statue Honors Resilient Human Spirit in COVID Era
In New York City, artist Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada unveiled a unique piece of art called The Hug, created to honor those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Nina Vishneva was there for the…
Pentagon Chief: No Country Has ‘Veto’ on Ukraine’s NATO Aspirations
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says no third country has a veto on Ukraine’s aspirations to join the NATO military alliance. “Ukraine…has a right to decide its own future foreign…
Russia Sets Another Daily COVID Death Record
Russian government officials Tuesday recommended closing workplaces after the nation again set a daily record for COVID-19 deaths and nearly 34,000 new infections. Russia’s government coronavirus task force reported 1,015…
FDA Expected to Approve ‘Mix and Match’ Strategy for Booster Shots
U.S. news outlets say the Food and Drug Administration will soon allow Americans to receive a booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine different from their original dose. The federal drug regulator…
EU Weighing Options for Poland Response
The European Commission is considering potential legal and financial responses after Poland’s constitutional court challenged the supremacy of EU law, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday. Speaking…
Powell’s Legacy: Defender of European Alliances Who Missed Russia Opportunities, Analysts Say
Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, who died Monday at age 84, used his decades-long governmental and military career to defend traditional U.S. alliances with European nations, some analysts say. …
WSJ: Haitian Gang Demands $17 Million Ransom for Kidnapped US, Canadian Missionaries
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Haitian gang that claimed responsibility for abducting members of a U.S.-based missionary group is demanding $17 million for the missionaries’ release. According…
US VP Harris Says Nation Must Address Climate Change with ‘A Sense of Urgency’
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said final congressional passage of the Biden administration’s major infrastructure plan comes down to “a fundamental issue” of the lack of water brought on by climate…
Gallup Surveys Show Rebound in Approval of US Leadership
Approval for U.S. leadership rebounded during the first six months of President Joe Biden’s administration, according to a Gallup survey of people in nearly 50 countries. The increase came after…
US Treasury Department Says It Needs to Modernize Its Economic Sanctions
The Treasury Department says the economic and financial sanctions the United States has employed over the past two decades to battle global terrorism, nuclear proliferation, drug cartels and other threats…
US House Committee Rejects Bannon ‘Privilege’ Argument in January 6 Inquiry
The U.S. congressional committee investigating the deadly January 6 attack on the Capitol said Monday that it rejected Steve Bannon’s arguments for failing to cooperate with the inquiry, as the…
Biden Administration Asks Supreme Court to Block Texas Abortion Law
As a legal battle plays out in the courts, the Biden administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a Texas law that bans most abortions in the state.…
Colin Powell’s Death from COVID Argues for More Vaccination, Experts Say
The death of former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Monday from COVID-19 complications demonstrates why more people need to get vaccinated, experts note. Powell’s battle with cancer and his…
US Defense Secretary Seeks to Reassure Georgia
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is warning Russia against distracting European leaders with new talks when it has yet to make good on previous commitments. “Russia, which currently occupies 20%…
China Seeks to Cement Ties in Europe
Chinese President Xi Jinping aims to bolster relations in Europe, a traditional stronghold of support for the United States, as a buffer against shaky Sino-U.S. ties, analysts believe. Xi spoke…
Gator Farm Finds Its Place High in Colorado Mountains
Colorado is a mountainous U.S. state known for its cool weather and popular ski resorts. It is not the kind of place one would expect to find an alligator oasis.…