A chorus of international condemnation echoed over Russia’s sudden decision to halt participation in a grain export deal with Ukraine. Live updates.
Author: Susan Miller, USA TODAY
Putin accuses US, allies of trying to dominate the world, denies intent to use nuclear weapons: Ukraine updates
The speech follows what a Russian official called a successful training exercise aimed at responding to a potential nuclear attack on Russia. Updates.
Russian troops forced to retreat from city in newly annexed region as Ukraine pushes forward: Updates
Russia said it has withdrawn troops from Lyman, where Ukrainian forces made a bold battlefield challenge to Russia’s annexation plan. Live updates.
Hurricane Fiona makes landfall on Puerto Rico’s southwest coast after triggering an island-wide power blackout
Fiona, a Category 1 storm, is expected to unleash historic rainfall of up to 30 inches, widespread flooding and dangerous mudslides, forecasters said.
In this breakneck bulleted world, each shooting can slip from memory. We can’t forget.
We need to honor the memories, of shooting victims, preserve the stories, and somehow keep the faith that things will not always be this way.
‘It’s heartbreaking’: 2 youths killed, 8 others hurt when gunfire erupts at Pittsburgh house party
Two young people were killed and at least eight others were injured when gunfire tore through a party at an Airbnb rental property in Pittsburgh.
‘You are seen’: A record 7.1% of US adults now identify as LGBTQ, new poll shows
The number of U.S. adults who identify as LGBTQ has rocketed to a record 7.1%, and young people are again steering the increase, a Gallup poll shows.
A holly, jolly, balmy Christmas: Major cities could see their highest temperatures in 50-100 years today
This Christmas could be the warmest in more than 50 to 100 years for parts of the south-central U.S., according to Accuweather.
Tropical Storm Sam swirls to life, expected to intensify into a hurricane this weekend
Tropical Storm Sam formed Thursday in the Atlantic Ocean — 18th named system this season — and is expected to intensify into a hurricane by Friday.
Tropical Storm Peter forms as Atlantic hurricane season continues its turbulent pace
Tropical Storm Peter swirled to life Sunday as a tropical depression was on the verge of becoming another named system.