A pair of social media misinformation campaigns exploiting tensions in Russia and Ukraine were identified and disabled on Facebook over the weekend, according to two senior leaders at the social network's parent company Meta. One…
Biden to order personal sanctions on Putin as…
Amid pressure at home and abroad, the White House announced Friday that the U.S. will personally sanction Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, following in the footsteps of a European Union move…
Pope makes surprise visit to Russian Embassy to…
The visit came as a surprise as it did not follow typical protocol. February 25, 2022, 9:26 PM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article The Vatican press office confirmed that…
Mother convicted of poisoning her family maintains her…
Despite confessing to police that she poisoned her husband, son and daughter with antifreeze, Diane Staudte says she is innocent. “I said what I was told to say -- I’m saying there’s more to that…
Federal jury convicts former cops involved in George…
A federal jury has convicted all three former Minneapolis police officers on all charges of violating George Floyd's civil rights by failing to intervene or provide medical aid as their senior officer Derek Chauvin kneeled…
Ukrainians in US fear for loved ones back…
For many Ukrainians living in the United States, the early hours of Thursday morning were spent reaching out to family members and watching news developments as Russia crossed the border into Ukraine and began the…
As Putin eyes Ukraine invasion, Trump praises his…
"This never would have happened" under his presidency, says Trump. February 23, 2022, 5:43 PM • 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article As Vladimir Putin steers Russia toward an invasion of…
What to know about economic sanctions and how…
In response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to recognize the separatist-controlled Donetsk and Luhansk regions in Ukraine as "independent" states, President Joe Biden announced sanctions against Russia in an effort to deter it from…
White House condemns Texas anti-trans directive that calls…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered investigations into gender-affirming care. February 23, 2022, 11:41 PM • 7 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article The White House is condemning Texas Gov. Greg Abbott after…