Biden Declares “Kyiv Stands” in Surprise Visit to Ukraine
President Joe Biden paid an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Monday in a display of Western solidarity with a country still fighting what he called “a brutal and unjust war.”
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Police: Nine Children Shot at Gas Station in Columbus, Georgia
Nine youths – including a 5-year-old child – were wounded after shots rang out at a gas station in Columbus, Georgia.
Former President Jimmy Carter, 98, Enters Home Hospice Care
The Carter Center says the family “asks for privacy at this time and is grateful for the concern shown by his many admirers.”
Actress Raquel Welch dies at 82
Welch died early Wednesday after a brief illness, according to her agent, Stephen LaManna of the talent agency Innovative Artists.
Nikki Haley Announces 2024 GOP Presidential Campaign
Nikki Haley has become the first Republican to challenge former President Donald Trump for the party’s nomination in the 2024 presidential campaign.
Burt Bacharach, Legendary Composer of Pop Songs, Dies at 94
Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of “Walk on By,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose” and dozens of other hits, has died at 94.
Struggling Bed Bath & Beyond closing 150 more stores
Of the 150 additional stores, the Montgomery and Opelika locations will also close.
U.S. shoots down Chinese balloon off Carolina coast
An operation is underway in U.S. territorial waters in the Atlantic Ocean to recover debris from the balloon.
US added a strong 517,000 jobs in January despite Fed hike
Friday’s government report added to the picture of a resilient labor market, with low unemployment, relatively few layoffs and many job openings even as most economists foresee a recession nearing.
Tom Brady has announced his retirement. This time he says “it’s for good.”
Tom Brady has announced his retirement. Brady won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa. He is the most successful quarterback in NFL history and one of the greatest athletes in team sports. He posted the announcement on social media in a brief video lasting just under one minute. He says this time it’s for good.
