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Kamala Harris heads to Poland amid turbulence over jets for Ukraine

Harris is slated to meet on Thursday with Polish President Andrzej Sebastian Duda and Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki as well as with Ukrainians who have fled to Poland

Ukraine war at two-week mark: Russians slowed but not stopped

The United Nations estimates that 2 million Ukrainians have fled their country, and the number is expected to grow

US man who got first pig heart transplant dies after 2 months

David Bennett, 57, died Tuesday at the University of Maryland Medical Center

BMW recalls over 917,000 cars for 3rd time due to engine fire risk

BMW is recalling more than 917,000 older cars and SUVs in the US most for a third time to fix a problem that can cause engine compartment fires.

Stocks jump, oil dips in Wall Street's latest dizzying swing

The S&P 500 was 2.3% higher in morning trading, following a four-day losing streak that had pulled it 13% below its record set early this year

US job openings near record in January, adding to price pressures

US businesses posted a near-record level of open jobs in January, a trend that has pushed up worker's pay and added to inflationary pressures in the U.S.

Europe faces pressure to join boycott of Russian oil and gas

The 27-member European Union faces far more economic pain from the war and resulting sanctions than the U.S. true above all when it comes to the oil and gas that powers vehicles

Air raid sirens in Ukraine capital Kyiv; Russians pressure cities

Thousands of people are thought to have been killed, both civilians and soldiers, in almost two weeks of fighting since President Vladimir Putin's forces invaded

Covid-19 case numbers, deaths continue to drop globally, says WHO

The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths globally have continued to fall in the past week, the World Health Organization said Wednesday

President Biden signs order on cryptocurrency as its use explodes

Biden signed an executive order on government oversight of cryptocurrency that urges the Federal Reserve to explore whether the central bank should jump in and create its own digital currency.

Thousands being evacuated from Kyiv, says Ukraine's President Zelenskyy

He said on Wednesday the efforts are part of broader evacuation attempts by multiple humanitarian corridors within Ukraine, and warned Russian forces against violating cease-fire promises

Ukraine bans exports of wheat, oats and other crucial food staples

Ukraine has banned the export of wheat, oats and other staples that are crucial for global food supplies as authorities try to ensure they can feed people during Russia's intensifying war.

China sends humanitarian aid to Ukraine, nixes sanctions against Russia

China says it is sending humanitarian aid including food and daily necessities worth 5 million yuan (USD 791,000) to Ukraine while continuing to oppose sanctions against Russia over its invasion.

Kamala Harris trip to Poland takes a turn over fighter jets for Ukraine

Vice Prez Kamala Harris' trip to Warsaw to thank Poland for taking in Ukrainians fleeing war took a turn, she'll be parachuting into the middle of unexpected diplomatic turbulence over fighter jets

Air alert declared in Kyiv as fighting with Russian troops continues

An air alert was declared Wednesday morning in and around Kyiv, with residents urged to get to bomb shelters as quickly as possible.

Ukraine war at 2-week mark: Russian troops slowed but not stopped

Two weeks into its war in Ukraine, Russia has achieved less and struggled more than anticipated at the outset of the biggest land conflict in Europe since World War II

Biden's inflation plan upends thinking on US jobs sent overseas

President Joe Biden has a solution for high inflation that seems counterintuitive: Bring factory jobs back to the US.

Lewandowski's 11-minute hat trick helps Bayern advance in CL

Whatever hope Salzburg had of overcoming Bayern Munich was extinguished by Robert Lewandowski scoring a hat trick in 11 minutes.

Asia stocks rebound after Wall Street falls, US bans Russian oil import

Asian stocks rebounded Wednesday after Wall Street declined and China reported inflation edged higher.

Joe Biden to ask Congress for $2.6 billion to promote gender equity

President Joe Biden has said that he will ask Congress for $2.6 billion for foreign aid programs that promote gender equality worldwide, more than double the size of last year's request.