WATCH: Biden Bans Russian Oil, Warns of Higher Prices at U.S. Pumps
President Joe Biden has announced that the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine.
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Dr. Autherine Lucy Foster, First Black Student at University of Alabama, Dies
The University of Alabama has announced the death of Dr. Autherine Lucy Foster, its first Black student to enroll and attend classes.
Southern Baptist Convention President Won’t Seek Second Term
Southern Baptist Convention President Ed Litton says he won’t seek a second term in the top convention role.
Ukraine, Russia Envoys Meet for Talks under Shadow of Nuclear Threat
Russian and Ukrainian delegations have met for talks amid high hopes but low expectations for any diplomatic breakthrough.
Putin Puts Nuclear Forces on High Alert, Escalating Tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian nuclear forces on high alert amid tensions with the West over his invasion of Ukraine.
West Unleashes SWIFT Bans, More Crushing Penalties on Russia
The United States and its European allies have agreed to levy the most potentially crippling sanctions yet on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
WATCH: Biden Nominates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for U.S. Supreme Court
The White House says President Joe Biden will nominate federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to be the first Black woman on the Supreme Court.
WATCH: Biden Hits Russia with New Sanctions, Says Putin “Chose” War
President Joe Biden has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, charging that Russia’s Vladimir Putin “chose this war” and that his country will bear the consequences of his action.
Officials Say Ukraine No Longer in Control of Chernobyl Site
A presidential adviser says Ukraine has lost control of the Chernobyl nuclear site, where Ukranian forces had waged a fierce battle with Russian troops.
U.S. Official: Large-scale Russian Invasion of Ukraine Likely Now that Attacks Have Started
A senior U.S. defense official says Russia’s attack on Ukraine appears to be the first phase in what will likely be a multiple phased, large-scale invasion.
