Politics

Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia, saying Putin 'chose this war'

By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

President Joe Biden has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, charging that Russia's Vladimir Putin "chose this war" and his country will bear the consequences.

WATCH: White House condemns Russia's reported hostage-taking at closed Chernobyl nuclear plant

By Associated Press

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, alongside economic adviser Daleep Singh, is expected to speak amid Russia's attack on Ukraine.

Whistleblowers say they're being bullied for exposing federal prison abuses

By Michael Balsamo, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

Federal prison employees say they're being bullied and threatened for raising concerns about serious misconduct and claim it's indicative of widespread problems in the Bureau of Prisons.

Officials say Ukraine no longer in control of Chernobyl nuclear site

By Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had announced several hours earlier Thursday that Russian forces were trying to seize the Chernobyl nuclear plant.

10 years after killing of Trayvon Martin, nation continues its reckoning on racial justice

By Deepti Hajela, Associated Press

The killing of Trayvon Martin at the hands of a stranger still reverberates 10 years later -- in protest, in partisanship, in racial reckoning and reactionary response, in social justice and social media.

WATCH: House Intelligence Chair Rep. Adam Schiff says Congress will likely support increased sanctions on Russia

By Associated Press

As economists warn of mounting climate change costs, Biden seeks to price damages

By Matthew Brown, Associated Press

Economists say the costs of climate change are growing as global warming happens more quickly than expected and its impacts become better understood -- from crop losses due to drought, to lessened worker productivity because of the heat.

WATCH: Ambassador Markarova says Ukrainians will fight Russia

By Associated Press

Ambassador Oksana Markarova called Russia's actions on Thursday a "war against Ukraine" and called on world leaders including U.S. President Joe Biden to cut all ties with Russia and level even more severe sanctions.

WATCH: Biden announces new sanctions against Russia

By Associated Press

The sanctions target Russian banks, oligarchs, and high-tech sectors, Biden said. The United States and its allies will block assets of four large Russian banks, impose export controls and sanction oligarchs…

What to know as Russia attacks Ukraine

By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press

Russian troops have launched a broad assault on Ukraine from three sides. The attack began before dawn and brought explosions to the Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and other cities.