Feb 09 U.S., UK impose sanctions on Russian cybercrime group By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The U.S. Treasury Department has announced a joint U.S.-U.K. effort to sanction Russian cybercriminals as the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine nears and Treasury tightens its efforts to financially punish violators of existing sanctions. Continue reading
Feb 09 Nicaragua frees 222 opponents of country's leader Ortega, 'deports' them to U.S. By Gabriela Selser, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the prisoners had been jailed “for exercising their fundamental freedoms and have endured lengthy unjust detentions.”… Continue reading
Feb 09 WATCH: State Department holds briefing after details revealed on China's aerial spying By Matthew Lee, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Biden administration says the China balloon shot down by the U.S. was equipped to collect intelligence signals as part of a huge, military-linked aerial spy program that has targeted more than 40 countries. Continue reading
Feb 09 Sen. Fetterman, who had a stroke last year, hospitalized after feeling lightheaded By Associated Press Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, who had a stroke during his campaign last year, has been hospitalized in Washington after feeling lightheaded while attending a Democratic retreat. Continue reading
Feb 09 Russian diplomat says U.S.-Russia relations are in an "unprecedented crisis" By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov argued that the White House's emphasis on increasing weapons supplies to Ukraine to ensure Russia's defeat leaves no room for diplomacy. Continue reading
Feb 09 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on strengthening Social Security, Medicare in Florida By Josh Boak, Steve Peoples, Associated Press President Joe Biden is taking direct aim at Republicans who have floated cuts to Social Security and Medicare. He told an audience in Florida on Thursday that he would create a “nightmare” for anyone who tried to do so. Continue reading
Feb 08 Ohio residents can return after air deemed safe after train derailment By Associated Press The fire chief in Ohio's small town of East Palestine says Wednesday that evacuated residents can safely return to the area where crews burned toxic chemicals after a train derailed five days ago near the Pennsylvania state line. Continue reading
Feb 08 Tennessee House speaker considers rejecting federal education money By Kimberlee Kruesi, Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press To date, no state has successfully rejected federal education funds even as state and local officials have long grumbled about some of the requirements and testing that at times come attached to the money. Continue reading
Feb 08 Watch 21:28 Biden talks economy, China, political division in exclusive interview with Judy Woodruff By Judy Woodruff, Elizabeth Summers, Stephanie Kotuby, Richard Coolidge, Frank Carlson, Tess Conciatori, Saher Khan, Ali Schmitz Fresh off his State of the Union address, President Biden sat down with Judy Woodruff for an interview that touched on the economy, relations with China, the coming political season and her new project on the country’s divisions called “America… Continue watching
Feb 08 Watch 6:44 News Wrap: Zelenskyy asks for more weapons as Ukraine braces for new Russian offensive In our news wrap Wednesday, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy rallied support in London and Paris and renewed his appeal for more advanced weapons as Ukraine braces for a new Russian offensive, the U.S. military says the Chinese balloon shot down off… Continue watching