International

As part of a summit in Kyiv, EU leaders announced they will set up the International Center for the Crime of Aggression in Ukraine.

EU announces International Center for Crime of Aggression in Ukraine

Ongoing tensions between the United States and China may be heightened after a suspected spy balloon was spotted over Billings, Montana.

Morning Rundown: China spy balloon spotted; Pence talks with FBI

While President Biden continues to deny Ukraine's request for jets, a U.S. weapons manufacturer is offering to sell them MQ-9 Reaper drones.

Drone maker offers to sell Ukraine Reapers for $1

House Republicans unanimously approved a resolution to remove Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee.

Midday rundown: Omar voted off House committee, FBI investigates Santos

It's still unclear what the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity recommends for guidelines surrounding gain-of-function research.

‘Gain-of-function’ research guidelines unclear after board vote fails

The U.S. and the Philippines agreed to increase America's military presence in the country by providing access to military bases.

Morning rundown: US expands military presence in Philippines; Phil sees his shadow

Brazil sold Turkey the 60-year-old Sao Paulo aircraft carrier for scrap. Now, Turkey doesn't want it and Brazil's navy may blow it up.

Brazilian aircraft carrier poses potential ecological disaster

Winter storm Mara continues to bring freezing rain and sleet to the southern Plain states. 1,400 flights have been canceled this morning.

Morning rundown: Severe winter storm continues; Tyre Nichols laid to rest

More than 40 million people are under winter weather alerts as an ice storm pounds the midwest for the next 48 hours.

Midday rundown: Deadly winter weather, Santos steps down, US’ No. 1 problem

The Biden administration is reportedly considering cutting off Huawei from all American technology, inspired by fears Huawei helps China spy.

Biden weighs cutting off Huawei from US tech, China calls it ‘abuse of state power’

Genetic engineering company Colossal Biosciences announced its scientists are planning to bring back the dodo bird.

Scientists look to bring back dodo bird after hundreds of years

A congressional subcommittee concluded its two-year investigation, stating that COVID-19 is “most likely” from a laboratory in Wuhan, China.

Morning rundown: COVID emergency ending; winter storm grounds flights

Russia's deputy foreign minister says his country is on the verge of a direct collision with the U.S. and NATO.

Midday rundown: Russia on verge of ‘collision’ with US, TikTok CEO to testify

According to The Wall Street Journal, a research institute in China has bought American-made semiconductors at least 12 times since 2020.

WSJ: China research institute buying semiconductors made in US

Over the weekend, Israel launched drone strikes on a defense compound in Iran. Iranian officials said the compound was an ammunition factory.

Israel launches drone strike on defense facility in Iran

Nationwide protests against police brutality sparked after newly released footage showed Tyre Nichols being beaten by Memphis police.

Morning rundown: Police brutality protests; Fed to raise rates

Morning rundown: US takes out ISIS leader; gas prices surge

Russia has hit Ukraine again this morning, battering the capitol and shutting off power in several regions.

Morning rundown: Russia’s retaliation, Trump’s Facebook reinstated

President Biden just announced his administration is sending more than 30 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, following Germany's offer to Poland.

Midday rundown: US sending M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine; ‘eggflation’ investigation

The top general in Russia, a man personally overseeing the war in Ukraine, ordered all Russian troops to shave their beards.

Russian general orders troops to shave beards

Classified documents were found at the home of Mike Pence and Joe Biden has been sued over his migrant sponsorship plan.

Morning rundown: Pence classified docs; Biden sued by 20 states

Sens. Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal visited Ukraine and said the country's soldiers need tanks to fight Russia.

‘Crimea is within reach’: Senators return from Ukraine as US preps to send tanks

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved its Doomsday Clock from 100 seconds to midnight to 90 seconds to midnight Tuesday.

Doomsday Clock now 90 seconds to midnight amid nuclear threats

Trading in dozens of stocks on the New York Stock Exchange was briefly halted after the market opened Tuesday morning.

Midday rundown: Stock market halts, Amazon debuts prescription subscription