President Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order that takes steps toward the creation of a digital U.S. dollar. Source Read More »
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U.S. rejects Poland’s plan to send jets to Ukraine
The Biden administration has rejected a plan to give Polish jets to Ukraine, saying it risked setting off a wider war with Russia. The decision comes after Poland offered to transfer MiG-29s to a U.S. Air Force base in Germany. David Martin has the details. Source Read More »
Rising gas prices cause economic ripple effect
The war in Ukraine continues to push fuel prices across the U.S. to record highs. The national average jumped 8 cents overnight to $4.25 a gallon — 60 cents higher than last week. Errol Barnett reports. Source Read More »
MLB cancels more games as owners, players fail to reach deal
A key issue is the creation of an international draft, which the league is pushing for but the players’ union opposes. Source Read More »
Famed shipwreck of Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance found off Antarctica
Underwater drones helped searchers spot the wreck, described as remarkably intact, 108 years after ship went down in icy waters. Source Read More »
Global sanctions impact daily life in Russia
McDonald’s is one of the many businesses to suspend its operations in Russia over the conflict with Ukraine. But, Russians have less money to spend due to sanctions, causing the ruble to plunge. The BBC’s Steve Rosenberg has the latest. Source Read More »
Corporations accused of unfairly increasing prices
Food prices, especially the cost of meat, are on the rise — with corporations citing the pandemic and inflation. But, corporate greed may also be a major factor in the price hike. Manuel Bojorquez investigates. Source Read More »
Ukraine says power cut at Chernobyl plant risks “nuclear discharge”
The country’s energy minister says backup generators should be able to keep vital cooling systems running, but stresses electricity must be restored “as quickly as we can.” Source Read More »
Maryland man who got first pig heart transplant dies after 2 months
David Bennett’s son praised the hospital for offering the last-ditch experiment, saying the family hoped it would help further efforts to end the organ shortage. Source Read More »
New York man accused of assaulting Capitol Police officer on Jan. 6
“I didn’t survive a war to go out like this,” the police officer recalled thinking as he fell, according to the court documents. Source Read More »