Archives for February 2023

The Pentagon announced a new package of long-term security assistance for Ukraine on Friday, marking the first anniversary of Russia's invasion with a $2 billion commitment to send more rounds of ammunition and a variety of small, high-tech drones into the fight. … [Read more...] about U.S. commits $2 billion in drones, ammunition, aid to Ukraine on war anniversary

Fresh from a meeting with China's top diplomat and a U.N. Security Council session on Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Central and South Asia next week for international talks that will put him in the same room as his Chinese and Russian counterparts. … [Read more...] about Blinken heads to Asia, with China, Russia tensions soaring

Rihanna will follow-up her soaring Super Bowl halftime show with a performance at the Super Bowl of movies -- the Oscars. … [Read more...] about Rihanna will sing ‘Lift Me Up’ at the Oscars next month

Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh denied killing his wife and son but admitted lying to investigators about when he last saw them alive as he took the stand in his own defense Thursday. … [Read more...] about On stand, Alex Murdaugh denies killings but admits lying

Ukraine's leader pledged to push for victory in 2023 as he and other Ukrainians on Friday marked the somber anniversary of the Russian invasion that upended their lives and Europe's security. … [Read more...] about Ukraine leader pledges push for victory on war anniversary