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 »
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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 »
18 attacks on Ukrainian hospitals and ambulances, WHO says
A children’s hospital and maternity facility in Mariupol suffered “colossal” damage from what Ukrainian officials said was a Russian strike. Source Read More »
“Darkness kills,” say advocates for permanent Daylight Saving Time
“Darkness in the evening is far deadlier than darkness in the morning,” University of Washington professor Steve Calandrillo told Congress. Source Read More »