Archives for February 2023

The Biden administration on Friday announced a series of new sanctions against Russia on the one-year anniversary of Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. … [Read more...] about U.S. hits Russia with fresh sanctions on anniversary of Ukraine war

A year after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine that has cost thousands of lives, top Republican lawmakers in Washington are accusing the Biden administration of dragging its feet in supplying Kyiv with sufficient firepower needed to win the fight. … [Read more...] about House GOP leaders say Biden isn’t doing enough to support Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg isn't impressed with China's recent calls for a political settlement to the Ukraine conflict because of what he said are signs that Beijing may be aligning itself with the Kremlin. … [Read more...] about China can’t broker Russia-Ukraine peace deal, NATO chief says

Customs and Border Protection agents in Southern California arrested a mother and daughter suspected of smuggling methamphetamine, the agency announced Thursday. … [Read more...] about Mother and daughter arrested, accused of smuggling nearly 700 pounds of meth

Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh testified at his double murder trial Friday that he knew he was doing wrong by stealing settlement money from his clients, but he thought he deserved the extra cash. … [Read more...] about Prosecutors again ask Alex Murdaugh about financial crimes