The Russia-Ukraine standoff: Here's what you should know
What are U.S. military options to help Ukraine? Is war inevitable? Here's what you should know about the Russia-Ukraine conflict and what role the United States plays.
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Pope Benedict XVI faulted in report over his handling of sexual abuse cases in German diocese
A long-awaited report on sexual abuse in a German diocese faulted retired Pope Benedict XVI's handling of four cases when he was archbishop in the 1970s and 1980s.
19-year-old pilot becomes youngest woman to fly solo around world
The 19-year-old is 11 years younger than the previous record-holder.
Dems' voting bill, filibuster change collapse; SCOTUS rules against Trump; Biden's approval rating
Things to know today: Voting rights legislation falls in Senate; Supreme Court allows Jan. 6 committee to get Trump docs; Biden's approval at 1-year mark. Get caught up.
Watch Now: Superyacht squeezes under bridge with less than 5 inches of clearance
See how the 262-foot MY Galactica yacht was transported from its shed in Oss, Netherlands, to the North Sea in this nail-biter of a video.
Biden to give away 400 million N95 masks starting next week; plus more top news
Things to know today: Here's how to get free N95 masks starting next week; U.S. steps up aid to Ukraine; NAACP award nominations. Get caught up.
Watch Now: People in Saudi Arabia visit mountain to experience the cold weather
When the snow begins to fall on Jabal al-Lawx (Almond Mountain) in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, people set up tents and picnics to experience the cold weather.
Who gave up Anne Frank's family to the Nazis? Cold case team shines new light
A team led by a retired FBI agent believes it has unraveled one of World War II's enduring mysteries -- how the Nazis found Frank's hiding place in August 1944 and sent her to die in a concentration camp.
Hong Kong to kill 2,000 animals after hamsters get COVID-19
The pet shop employee tested positive for the delta variant on Monday, and several hamsters imported from the Netherlands at the store tested positive as well.
Senate returns to debate voting rights bill today; Texas synagogue hostage-taker update; and more
Things to know today: Manchin, Sinema under fire as voting rights debate begins; more info revealed about Texas synagogue hostage-taker; LA Rams oust Cardinals.
In Greece, unvaccinated people 60 and up face monthly fines
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece imposed a vaccination mandate Monday for people 60 and older as a spike in infections has put sustained pressure on Greek hospitals, where most of the seriously ill patients belong to that age group.
Clap, don't chant: China aims for 'Zero COVID' Olympics
Athletes will need to be vaccinated — or face a long quarantine — take tests daily and wear masks when not competing or training. Clapping is OK to cheer on teammates, not chanting. Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 will be sent into isolation and unable to compete until cleared for discharge.
Watch Now: Giraffe chases car of tourists through a South African safari park
This is the pulse-pounding moment a young giraffe chased a vehicle full of safari enthusiasts in a nature reserve in South Africa.
Bad luck: Pope acknowledges he got caught at record store
"You can't lose your sense of humor," the pope said after a secret visit to a record store went viral when a journalist happened to be in the right place at the right time.
Djokovic's visa revoked again, faces deportation; Biden program targets 15,000 bridges; and more
Things to know today: Djokovic faces deportation again; Biden launching program to fix 15,000 bridges; Spider-Man comic page sells for $3.36M; plus the weekend weather.
Queen removes Prince Andrew's military roles, patronages
Prince Andrew's military affiliations and royal patronages have been returned to Queen Elizabeth II with her "approval and agreement," Buckingham Palace has announced.
'A cockroach moving in my head': Insect removed from man's ear after 3 days
The man had taken a dip at his local pool in New Zealand when, unbeknownst to him, the creature had crept inside his ear.
GOP leader McCarthy won't cooperate with 1/6 panel; Ronnie Spector remembered; and more top news
Things to know today: Liz Cheney accuses GOP leader McCarthy of 1/6 cover-up; music world reacts to Ronnie Spector's death; Jason Momoa, Lisa Bonet split; and more.
Royals on the witness stand
Prince Andrew's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein has been a cause of great controversy and scandal for the royal family. If the case between the prince and Virginia Giuffre goes to court, it certainly won't be the first time a royal has been called to testify. Richard Fitzwilliams, a royal commentator, talks about the current state of the royal family, while historian, Catharine Arnold, shares the scandalous story of Prince Andrew's great, great grandfather Edward VII (Bertie) and his tribulations in court. Can we take lessons for today from this historical royal scandal?
Man arrested after entering cockpit, damaging US-bound plane, American Airlines says
After doing damage, the passenger attempted to jump out of a window, the airline's spokesperson said.
Award-winning rat who detected land mines in Cambodia dies in retirement
Magawa, a land-mine-detecting rat in Cambodia who got an award for his life-saving duty, has died in retirement, the charity for which he worked said.
Lawsuit against Prince Andrew can proceed despite Epstein deal, US judge rules
A sex assault lawsuit against Prince Andrew can proceed, a U.S. judge has ruled. An American woman says Andrew sexually abused her when she was 17.
Omicron may be peaking in US; Biden sends more COVID tests to schools; plus more morning headlines
Things to know today: Signs show omicron may be nearing peak in U.S. with sharp drop in cases predicted; schools to get more COVID tests; and Fauci fires back.
Watch Now: Giant 'sea dragon' fossil discovered in Britain
The fossilized remains of an ichthyosaur have been found in England's Midlands, the largest and most complete of its kind possibly discovered in the UK.
