Dec 02 U.S. warns Russia to stay away from Ukraine amid troop buildup By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The Kremlin has voiced concern about a possible escalation of fighting in eastern Ukraine's separatist conflict as the U.S. issued a strong warning to Russia to stay away from Ukraine. Continue reading
Dec 02 Omicron and delta spell return of unpopular restrictions By Lori Hinnant, Associated Press Governments face a thorny calculus made more difficult by the prospect of backlash, increased social divisions and the fear of being voted out of office. Continue reading
Dec 02 Ohio deputy charged with murder in Casey Goodson Jr. shooting By Andrew Welsh-Huggins, Associated Press The Ohio sheriff's deputy who fatally shot Casey Goodson Jr. in the back five times has been charged with murder and reckless homicide. Continue reading
Dec 02 What's the status of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the U.S.? By Tom Krisher, Associated Press To control the spread of COVID-19, President Joe Biden previously said businesses with 100 or more employees would need to require COVID-19 vaccination or have workers get tested weekly for the virus. Continue reading
Dec 02 WATCH: President Biden gives remarks on COVID-19 at the National Institute of Health By Zeke Miller, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Biden on Thursday unveiled a winter plan to combat the coronavirus and its omicron variant with enhanced availability of shots and vaccines but without major new restrictions. Continue reading
Dec 02 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks on Belarus, Russia, and 'remain in Mexico' policy By Associated Press Psaki announced that the United States had joined the European Union, Britain and Canada in slapping simultaneous sanctions on dozens of officials, organizations and companies in Belarus. Continue reading
Dec 02 With threat of omicron variant, Biden to launch winter COVID-19 booster and testing campaign By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden is kicking off a more urgent campaign for Americans to get COVID-19 booster shots. Biden on Thursday is unveiling a winter plan to combat the coronavirus and its omicron variant with enhanced availability of shots and vaccines… Continue reading
Dec 02 The Supreme Court Justices' remarks on abortion and how they might lean: Will Roe be overturned? By Associated Press The Supreme Court has been asked in arguments to overturn a nationwide right to abortion that has existed for nearly 50 years. Continue reading
Dec 02 WATCH: House holds hearing on cybersecurity of national infrastructure By News Desk The House Transportation and Infrastructure committee held a hearing on cybersecurity around national infrastructure. Continue reading
Dec 01 Stacey Abrams launches 2nd campaign for Georgia governor By Jeff Amy, Associated Press The 47-year-old Abrams was a state lawmaker with little profile outside Georgia when she stepped in to the 2018 race, looking to become the state's first Black and first female governor. Continue reading