World Jun 24 In bid to avoid Russian encirclement, Ukrainian army to retreat from eastern city By David Keyton, John Leicester, Associated Press
World Jun 13 India and China increasingly welcome shunned Russian oil Such sales are boosting Russian export revenues at a time when Washington and allies are trying to limit financial flows supporting Moscow's war effort. By Krutika Pathi, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press
World Mar 28 As number of Ukrainians fleeing war hits 4 million, some signs of a slowdown The daily number of people fleeing Ukraine has fallen in recent days but border guards, aid agencies and refugees say Russia’s unpredictable war offers few signs whether it’s just a temporary lull or a permanent drop-off. By Srdjan Nedeljkovic, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press
World Mar 20 Ukraine war is backdrop in U.S. push for hypersonic weapons Lagging behind Russia in developing hypersonic weapons, the U.S. Navy is rushing to field its first, with installation on a warship starting as soon as late next year. By David Sharp, Associated Press
World Mar 11 Russian land offensive widens as airstrikes hit Western Ukraine Russia is widening its military offensive in Ukraine, striking airports in the west and and an industrial city in the east for the first time. By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press
Mar 10 What happened when the 1918 flu pandemic met WWI By Dr. Howard Markel In 1918, working at an overcrowded Army base hospital, let alone finding yourself in one, was a nightmare. Continue reading
Mar 01 WATCH: Biden banning Russia from U.S. airspace because of Ukraine By Zeke Miller, David Koenig, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press President Joe Biden announced Tuesday night in his State of the Union address that the U.S. is banning Russian flights from its airspace in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 24 Russia invades Ukraine on multiple fronts in ‘brutal act of war’ By Yuras Karmanau, Jim Heintz, Vladimir Isachenkov, Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides in an attack that could rewrite the post-Cold War security order. Continue reading
Feb 24 Zelensnky urges Moscow to stop military operation, ‘go back to the path of peace’ By Associated Press The Ukrainian president also appealed to global leaders, saying that “if you don’t help us now, if you fail to offer strong assistance to Ukraine, tomorrow the war will knock on your door.”… Continue reading
Feb 24 Here’s how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could worsen everyday costs in the U.S. By William Hauk, The Conversation Americans may be tempted to view the war in Ukraine as an unfortunate, but far away, crisis. But how much worse inflation could get will depend in part on how far Putin goes, and the severity of sanctions. Continue reading