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Global trade suffers as Russia continues attacks on Ukraine

By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press

Sanctions on Russia are starting to wreak havoc on global trade, with potentially devastating consequences for energy and grain importers while also generating ripple effects across a world still struggling to overcome pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions.

U.S. added 678,000 jobs in February in sign of economic health

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February, another solid gain that underscored the economy's robust health as the omicron wave fades and more Americans venture out to spend at restaurants, shops and hotels despite surging inflation.

WATCH: President Biden signs Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault Act

By Colleen Long, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Joe Biden on Thursday gave victims of workplace sexual assault or harassment the right to seek recourse in a court of law instead of through forced arbitration proceedings.

Biden seeks $10 billion for aid to Ukraine, $22.5 billion for COVID expenses

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

The requests would be additions to a planned budget agreement that Congress is trying to finish before a March 11 deadline. The $10 billion for Ukraine would be a rapid escalation of the $1.4 billion provided by the United States…

How high could gas prices go as sanctions ratchet up on Russia?

By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Courtney Norris

As nations increase economic pressure on Russia, President Biden has warned that some of those moves could also end up hurting U.S. consumers, especially at the gas pump. Gas prices are already high, further pinching consumers who are also dealing…

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UN begins work on treaty to fight global plastic pollution

By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press

A United Nations panel has agreed to create a legally binding global treaty to address plastic pollution in the world's oceans, rivers and landscape.

Stocks recover slightly as oil hits more than $110 per barrel

By Stan Choe, Associated Press

Oil prices kept surging Wednesday and topped $110 per barrel as Russia’s war continues against Ukraine, but stocks and other markets were showing less fear than a day earlier.

Union rejects MLB’s last offer, likely leading to cancelled games

By Ronald Blum, Associated Press

MLB made its last offer about 90 minutes before a self-imposed 5 p.m. deadline Tuesday. The league has threatened to cancel March 31's opening day without a deal by then.