Nation Oct 26 Prisoner swap talks about WNBA star Brittney Griner must be confidential, Kremlin says The eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist was convicted Aug. 4 after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s airport.
Politics Oct 26 WATCH: White House says U.S. wont press Israel on aiding Ukraine Following a meeting between President Joe Biden and Israeli President Isaac Herzog, the White House stressed that Israel is free to make its own decision about how best to help Ukraine in its war against Russia.
World Oct 26 Thai celebrity and transgender activist purchases Miss Universe Organization for $20 million Chakrapong “Anne” Chakrajutathib is a celebrity in Thailand who has starred in reality shows and is outspoken about being a transgender woman. She helped establish a non-profit group, Life Inspired for Transsexual Foundation, to promote transsexual rights.
Science Oct 26 Humanity 'nowhere near' goals to reduce emissions that cause Earth to warm, UN says The three main greenhouse gases also hit record high levels in the atmosphere last year, the U.N. weather agency said Wednesday, calling it an “ominous” sign.
World Oct 25 Russia, Belarus ambassadors barred from Nobel Prize ceremony in Sweden The ambassadors of Russia and Belarus have been barred from this year's Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm because of the war in Ukraine.
Politics Oct 25 WATCH: Pentagon says Russia has given notice of routine nuclear drills The Pentagon and State Department said Russia had complied with the terms of the last U.S.-Russia arms control agreement in notifying Washington of the upcoming tests.
Politics Oct 25 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds news briefing White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a news briefing Tuesday amid growing fears of a Russian 'dirty bomb.'…
World Oct 25 WATCH: State Department holds news briefing as fears grow over Russian use of 'dirty bomb' The Kremlin is standing by its allegation that Ukraine may be preparing to detonate a so-called dirty bomb, which would disperse radioactive material, though Ukraine, the United States, Britain and France have dismissed Moscow's claim.
World Oct 25 Brittney Griner's appeal rejected, Russian court upholds 9-year sentence A Russian court has upheld the nine-year prison sentence handed to American basketball star Brittney Griner for drug possession, rejecting her appeal.
Politics Oct 25 After weeks of outcry, Adidas ends lucrative partnership with Kanye West over antisemitic remarks Adidas has ended its partnership with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West over his offensive and antisemitic remarks.