Germany and US announce plans to send tanks to Ukraine
Germany confirmed it will send a long-demanded contingent of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine in a major sign of support for Kyiv that will be matched by the United States.
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US to send Bradley vehicles to Ukraine as part of new aid package
The United States will supply Ukraine with Bradley fighting vehicles as part of a new security assistance package to the country as it nears the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion.
Putin and Xi meet against backdrop of growing crises for both leaders
Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a virtual meeting Friday that their partnership was more important than ever in the face of "unprecedented pressure" from the West, as Moscow's invasion of Ukraine leaves it increasingly isolated on the global stage.
"Close call" as explosions rock Ukraine's Russian-occupied nuke plant
"We were fortunate a potentially serious nuclear incident did not happen. Next time, we may not be so lucky," the IAEA chief warned.
Robert Clary, last of the "Hogan's Heroes" stars, dies at 96
The French-born survivor of Nazi concentration camps during World War II died of natural causes at his home in the Los Angeles area.
Biden gathers world leaders after missile lands in Poland
Biden told reporters that it was "unlikely" the missile had been fired from Russia, based on its trajectory.
Biden and Xi say they'll "manage our differences" as they meet in Bali
Biden said the leaders accept a joint responsibility to "prevent competition from becoming anything ever near conflict and to find ways to work together on urgent global issues."
Remains of U.S. soldier killed in Korean War identified 72 years later
Tommie T. Hanks, 27, was reported missing in action in 1950.
Russia withdrawing troops from Kherson, but Ukrainian authorities skeptical
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that the Russians were feigning a pullout from Kherson to lure the Ukrainian army into an entrenched battle.
U.S. says Russian commanders discussed nuclear weapons use in Ukraine
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the reports on U.S. intelligence as "purposeful pumping" of nuclear weapons rhetoric.
Russian fighter jet crashes into building in Siberia, killing 2 pilots
Regional authorities say a Russian warplane fell on a residential building in the Siberian city of Irkutsk, killing both crewmembers but causing no casualties on the ground.
Elite U.S. troops practice for war just miles from Ukraine's border
U.S. troops in Romania are extremely close to Putin's war, conducting exercises with NATO allies that "replicate exactly what's going on" over the border.
Ukrainians resilient in face of drone attacks
As Russian forces move tens of thousands of people away from the front line in Kherson, Ukrainians remain resilient — and confident that, despite ongoing deadly drone attacks, their country will be victorious: "We believe in it.'
Ukraine defiant as Russia destroys power stations and civilian homes
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia's brutal tactics, killing civilians and causing blackouts, will only serve to prove Vladimir Putin's "murderous essence."
Death toll jumps to 15 in crash of Russian warplane in residential area
A Su-34 bomber came down in the Russian port city of Yeysk after one of its engines caught fire during takeoff for a training mission, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Russia hits Ukraine with another deadly wave of self-detonating drones
Officials say at least 8 people were killed across the country as the latest barrage of explosives-laden drones hit energy infrastructure and civilian homes.
N. Korea claims test of cruise missiles ready to carry "tactical nukes"
Analysts are dubious of the North's claim to have deployed long-range missiles capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons, but a new nuke test could be looming.
Russia pounds Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with deadly missile strikes
The lethal barrage smashed into civilian areas, knocking out power and water.
Students in Ukraine go to schools with bomb shelters, pack emergency kits
Schools cannot open unless they have bomb shelters.
"Stop lying": Russian elites increasingly critical of war in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin himself still appears sheltered from the backlash over his flailing "special military operation," but it's getting closer.
Biden says risk of "Armageddon" highest since Cuban Missile Crisis
President Biden said Putin was "not joking when he talks about the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons, or biological or chemical weapons."
Nobel Peace Prize winners focused on human rights amid war in Ukraine
All three of the winners, one individual and two organizations, have worked to highlight human rights issues amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
U.S. troops carry out raid in Syria against "senior" ISIS official
A monitoring group says it was the first American raid in Syrian government-held territory, and a U.S. official confirmed that one person was killed.
Russia calls U.S. military aid for Ukraine an "immediate threat"
Russia's U.S. ambassador said the ongoing provision of heavy weapons to Ukraine had cemented "Washington's status as a participant in the conflict."
Video shows Russia moving items belonging to nuclear weapons unit
An analyst says the video shared online "is a very good example of Russian strategy" but not necessarily an imminent threat.
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"I know I'm gonna get roasted:" Julia Fox shows off her tiny NYC apartment in TikTok tour
"I never thought in a million years I'd do this, but I do believe in maximum transparency," Fox said in the video that had picked up more than 8 million views as of Friday afternoon.
Trump kicking off 2024 run with stops in early-voting states
Former President Donald Trump is set to kick off his 2024 White House bid on Saturday with visits to a pair of early-voting states.
Election-denying lawmakers hold key election oversight roles
Many mainstream Republicans are trying to move past the lies told by former President Donald Trump and his allies about his loss to President Joe Biden.
At least seven dead in Jerusalem synagogue attack, Israeli police say
Israeli police say at least seven people were killed and three were injured in a shooting near a synagogue in Jerusalem on Friday.
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"I know I'm gonna get roasted:" Julia Fox shows off her tiny NYC apartment in TikTok tour
"I never thought in a million years I'd do this, but I do believe in maximum transparency," Fox said in the video that had picked up more than 8 million views as of Friday afternoon.
Trump kicking off 2024 run with stops in early-voting states
Former President Donald Trump is set to kick off his 2024 White House bid on Saturday with visits to a pair of early-voting states.
Election-denying lawmakers hold key election oversight roles
Many mainstream Republicans are trying to move past the lies told by former President Donald Trump and his allies about his loss to President Joe Biden.
At least seven dead in Jerusalem synagogue attack, Israeli police say
Israeli police say at least seven people were killed and three were injured in a shooting near a synagogue in Jerusalem on Friday.
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As you embark on the life insurance process, steer clear of these mistakes.
Bed Bath & Beyond says it can no longer pay its debts
The end could be near for struggling retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, as it warned in a regulatory filing Thursday that it received a notice of default from its lender, JPMorgan Chase.
McDonald's is testing a new strawless lid
The plastic lids have a pullback tab to prevent the drink from splashing out. It's similar to the "sippy cup" lid at Starbucks that has been in use for the past three years.
There's actually a presale for Oreo's newest flavor
The cookie brand's latest limited-edition cookie is an Oreo stuffed with Oreos.
Spotify to cut 6% of its workforce
Spotify said Monday that it will cut 6% of its workforce to reduce costs, joining tech companies including Amazon and Microsoft in slashing headcount.
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Court releases video of attack on Paul Pelosi
Pelosi was violently attacked with a hammer at the couple's home by a male assailant who was searching for the then-House speaker, according to court documents.
Suspect in Half Moon Bay farm killings faces 7 murder counts
A farmworker accused of killing seven people at two Northern California mushroom farms was charged Wednesday with seven counts of murder and one of attempted murder.
After shooting death of teen, Atlanta residents demand curfew changes, other solutions
Outraged Atlanta residents addressed the city council's Public Safety Committee, demanding curfew changes and solutions to gun violence against children.
Atlanta officer wants 2019 murder case moved to federal court
A now-retired Atlanta police officer who was indicted last month in the 2019 fatal shooting of a man hiding in a closet after running from authorities wants the case moved to federal court.
Police took 5 hours to warn the public that dance hall shooter was on the run
Lost in the aftermath of the Monterey Park shooting that left 11 people dead is an alarming fact: It took five hours for authorities to alert the public that the gunman was on the loose.
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What scientists say about the real-life zombie fungi that inspired HBO's "The Last of Us"
The zombies are identifiable by the fungi bursting from their bodies: a thicket of spiky tendrils, a miniature garden of mushroom-like fruiting bodies.
Georgia prosecutor won't charge deputy in 2022 shooting
A middle Georgia prosecutor says he won't pursue criminal charges against a sheriff's deputy who in February 2022 shot and killed a man who had been reported as suicidal.
Damar Hamlin discharged after spending more than a week hospitalized due to a cardiac arrest
Damar Hamlin has been released after being hospitalized for more than a week due to a cardiac arrest he suffered during "Monday Night Football" more than a week ago.
Bills safety Damar Hamlin tweets his thanks after he moves from Cincinnati to Buffalo hospital
Damar Hamlin was released from the hospital on Monday, a week after the Buffalo Bills safety's heart stopped and he had to be resuscitated on the field.
NFL balances emotions, tight schedule after Hamlin shock
The league informed the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals that their game, suspended Monday night, would not be resumed this week.
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College basketball broadcaster Billy Packer dies at 82
Billy Packer, an Emmy award-winning college basketball broadcaster who covered 34 Final Fours for NBC and CBS, died Thursday. He was 82.
Chris Stapleton, Babyface to sing at Super Bowl LVII pregame
Country music star Chris Stapleton will hit next month's Super Bowl stage to sing the national anthem, while R&B legend Babyface will perform "America the Beautiful."
Damar Hamlin attending his 1st Bills game since cardiac arrest
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made his first public appearance since going into cardiac arrest after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals three weeks ago, waving to fans from a stadium suite on Sunday.
The CW Network and LIV Golf enter multi-year agreement
The CW Network and LIV Golf announced on Thursday they have entered into a multi-year broadcast and streaming agreement for the young golf promotion beginning with the 2023 season.
Tickets to go on sale for possible AFC championship game in Atlanta
The NFL has directed the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills to begin selling tickets for a possible AFC championship game in Atlanta on Jan. 29.
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Trump kicking off 2024 run with stops in early-voting states
Former President Donald Trump is set to kick off his 2024 White House bid on Saturday with visits to a pair of early-voting states.
Election-denying lawmakers hold key election oversight roles
Many mainstream Republicans are trying to move past the lies told by former President Donald Trump and his allies about his loss to President Joe Biden.
RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel elected to fourth consecutive term
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel was elected to a fourth consecutive term Friday.
House Republicans seeks new restrictions on use of US oil stockpile
For the second time this month, House Republicans are seeking to restrict presidential use of the nation's emergency oil stockpile.
Kemp highlights "unprecedented year of economic success" in 2023 State of the State Address
Gov. Brian Kemp delivered his State of the State address on Wednesday, calling 2022 an "unprecedented year of economic success" in Georgia.
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"I know I'm gonna get roasted:" Julia Fox shows off her tiny NYC apartment in TikTok tour
"I never thought in a million years I'd do this, but I do believe in maximum transparency," Fox said in the video that had picked up more than 8 million views as of Friday afternoon.
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Pamela Anderson defends Tim Allen after flashing allegation
"Tim is a comedian, it's his job to cross the line. I'm sure he had no bad intentions."
Jay Leno suffers broken bones in motorcycle accident
"But I'm OK!" Leno said. "I'm OK, I'm working. I'm working this weekend."
"Shrinking" premieres Friday on Apple TV+
Harrison Ford is therapist to Jason Segel's therapist in the new Apple TV+ comedy-drama series "Shrinking."
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This is AP NewsMinute. Video shows the husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi fighting for control of a hammer with his assailant during an attack in the couple's San Francisco home last year. (AP)
Israeli police on deadly Jerusalem shooting
The spokesperson for the Israeli Police on the deadly shooting near a synagogue in Jerusalem. (CNN)
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KS: Semi-truck drags Kia nearly 8 miles after crash
A new image and video clips showing a semi-truck dragging a Kia Forte down a Kansas highway. (Leawood Police Department / CNN)
CA: Paul Pelosi attack: Video of home break-in (Security Cam)
Court releases police body cam video that shows hammer attack on Paul Pelosi. (CNN)