Feb 03 WATCH: Pentagon speaks on Chinese balloon spotted over Western U.S. By Matthew Lee, Associated Press A huge, high-altitude Chinese balloon sailed across the U.S. on Friday, drawing severe Pentagon accusations of spying on sensitive military sites despite China's firm denials. Continue reading
Feb 02 Watch 5:44 News Wrap: At least 10 dead after winter storm sweeps across the South In our news wrap Thursday, the South is finally expecting relief after an ice storm that's disrupted travel and claimed at least 10 lives this week, House Republicans voted to oust Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee… Continue watching
Feb 02 Watch 4:47 U.S. boosts military presence in Philippines to counteract China's increasing aggression By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn The United States and the Philippines reached an agreement allowing American military forces to operate in four new locations across the nation. The move is aimed at confronting China and its focus on Taiwan, which is only a few hundred… Continue watching
Feb 02 Watch 7:18 Ukraine's top prosecutor builds war crimes case against Russia as invasion grinds on By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda Ukraine’s government launched its most aggressive anti-corruption efforts since Russia’s invasion. A well-known billionaire and six former defense ministry officials are among dozens of officials targeted. That internal battle comes as the frontline with Russia heats up. Nick Schifrin spoke… Continue watching
Feb 02 U.S. to send Ukraine longer-range bombs in newest package By Tara Copp, Matthew Lee, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The U.S. will provide ground-launched small-diameter bombs as part of a $2.17 billion aid package the U.S. is expected to announce Friday. Continue reading
Feb 02 IOC details plan to allow Russian athletes into Paris Olympics amid criticisms By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press The International Olympic Committee has stepped up efforts to explain its position on trying to help Russian athletes qualify for the Paris Games. It comes amid a backlash from Ukraine and its allies. Continue reading
Feb 02 Problems mount in U.K. as Sunak hits 100th day as prime minister By Jill Lawless, Associated Press U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has angry unions to the left of him, anxious Conservative Party lawmakers to the right and, in the middle, millions of voters he must win over to avert electoral defeat. Continue reading
Feb 02 Putin marks anniversary of the battle of Stalingrad, justifies invasion of Ukraine By Jim Heintz, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has marked the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi forces in the battle of Stalingrad, and evoked the long and grueling fight as justification for the conflict in Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 02 Austria expels 4 Russian diplomats from Vienna By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press The Foreign Ministry said in a brief statement on Thursday that two diplomats the Russian Embassy had "engaged in acts incompatible with their diplomatic status."… Continue reading
Feb 02 Israel's attorney general says Netanyahu cannot be involved in judicial system overhaul By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israel's attorney general says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must not be involved in an overhaul of the country's judicial system proposed by his government. Continue reading