CIA Director William Burns says Russia's invasion of Ukraine has fallen far short of Vladimir Putin's expectations. Burns now predicts weeks of "ugly" fighting for control of Ukraine's cities.
Read more ...Yo-Yo Ma performs a musical protest outside the Russian Embassy National News
The world-famous cellist made a personal stand with Ukraine on Monday, setting up his instrument on the sidewalk in Washington, D.C., next to an improvised street sign reading, "Zelensky Way."
Read more ...Some of Ukraine's Orthodox churches want to break away from their Russian patriarch National News
At church, Ukrainians pray for an end to war. But a rift is forming: The head of the Russian Orthodox Church has defended Moscow's invasion. Some in Ukraine want to break away from his leadership.
Read more ...As South Koreans go to the polls, a backlash against feminism has become political National News
Young voters are considered a key voting bloc as the ruling Democratic Party and the conservative opposition People Power Party vie to secure the presidency. But gender issues divide South Koreans.
Read more ...Biden announces Russian oil import ban and warns gas prices could increase even more National News
President Biden described the move as a critical step to punishing Russian President Vladimir Putin for invading Ukraine, but said as a result, Americans should prepare for price hikes at the pump.
Read more ...Brandon Jackson wants to help others convicted by split juries National News
Brandon Jackson spent 25 years in a prison following a split-jury conviction. Now Jackson is on parole and wants to help others who were convicted in the same way.
Read more ...Trump's attorney general sends a letter from No Man's Land National News
In One Damn Thing After Another, Bill Barr alternates between castigating and exonerating. He catalogs Trump's offenses yet casts him as the latest victim of dishonest media and "the radical Left."
Read more ...Returning to the office, a moment of joy for some. Others, would rather stay home National News
Many companies are calling employees back on-site now that the pandemic is winding down. They're also being flexible to keep workers who appreciate the comforts and conveniences of working from home.
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