
Ukraine halts some Russian gas flows to Europe
Ukraine suspended the flow of some Russian natural gas to Europe on Wednesday, blaming Moscow for diverting supplies from the vital pipeline network.

January 6 committee finalizing witness list and topics ahead of high-stakes hearings in June
A month before it kicks off a series of high-profile public hearings, the House select committee investigating January 6 is still finalizing its witness list and preparing to reach out to people it wants to testify publicly.

Sen. Collins calls police over abortion rights message written outside her Maine home
Republican Sen. Susan Collins called the police over the weekend after an abortion rights message was written on a sidewalk outside her Maine home.
Analysis: Media outlets must ask themselves this serious question ahead of the midterms
Since the day Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died, we've known Roe was dead too — the only question, really, was whether it would be formally overturned or just gutted in everything but name. Now, just more than a week after the publication of Justice Samuel Alito's draft opinion overturning Roe, it's worth looking back and asking ourselves: Did our coverage over the past two years, all of it, really reflect what we knew?
Author of 'Percy Jackson' calls out racist backlash over casting
The author of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" has called out fans for being racist, after backlash against the casting of a Black actress in the upcoming television adaption of the popular book series.
House panel will hold first public hearing on UFOs in decades
A House panel will hold an open congressional hearing next Tuesday about UFOs for the first time in over 50 years.

Former Honduran president pleads not guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearm charges
Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández on Tuesday pleaded not guilty in US court to federal drug trafficking and firearms possession charges.

Casey White indicated he wanted a shootout, but wreck prevented it, sheriff says
Recaptured Alabama fugitive Casey White intended to have a shootout with law enforcement, and would have done so had pursuing officers not forced him to wreck in a ditch Monday in Evansville, Indiana, a sheriff said Tuesday.
The Alabama manhunt is over, but these unanswered questions remain
The 11-day manhunt for former Alabama corrections official Vicky White and the prisoner she helped escape ended in Indiana on Monday with her dead from a gunshot wound and him in handcuffs, authorities said.
Opinion: The groundbreaking and complicated life of Mildred Fay Jefferson
Should the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade, as a recent leaked draft opinion indicates it will, it will fall to all 50 states to determine for themselves whether or not to legalize abortion. The general contours of how most will decide is known, and one thing is certain. As the headline of a study by the Center for American Progress put it: "Women of Color Will Lose the Most if Roe v. Wade is Overturned."

Celebrity chef Mario Batali is acquitted of groping woman at Boston restaurant
Celebrity chef Mario Batali was found not guilty Tuesday at a bench trial on charges of indecent assault and battery related to the alleged groping of a star-struck patron at a Boston restaurant in 2017.

House expected to vote Tuesday on $40 billion Ukraine aid bill
The Democratic-led House of Representatives is expected to vote Tuesday evening on a nearly $40 billion bill to deliver aid to Ukraine as it continues to face Russia's brutal assault.

Jesse Williams responds to buzz over his Broadway nude scene: 'It's a body'
Nude images and video of Jesse Williams starring in Broadway's "Take Me Out" leaked on Monday night and began circulating online.

Autopsies are being conducted on the guests found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas. Here's what we know
Officials are conducting autopsies to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the deaths of three Americans at a Sandals resort on the Bahamas' Great Exuma island on Friday, according to the Bahamian police commissioner.
A Republican senator just went *there* on Joe Biden
Well, I guess the kidding around is pretty much over. In a blistering statement released Tuesday morning, Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott said this of President Joe Biden:

Elizabeth Warren is 'just plain wrong' to blame corporations for high inflation, Chamber of Commerce CEO says
US Chamber of Commerce CEO Suzanne Clark is pushing back against Senator Elizabeth Warren and others who blame high inflation on dominant corporations.
The Supreme Court abortion leak has already transformed politics all over America
In just a week, the leaked draft Supreme Court opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade has transformed US politics.

Fact check: Tennessee didn't ban Plan B morning-after pill
A former Democratic congressional candidate went viral on Twitter over the weekend with a false claim that Tennessee has banned Plan B, a pregnancy-preventing emergency contraceptive known as a "morning-after pill."

Biden goes on the defensive over inflation and gas prices as he tries to shift the focus to Republicans
President Joe Biden on Tuesday blamed the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia's war in Ukraine for troubling economic news as he and his administration went on the defensive over mounting inflation and rising gas prices.

'American Song Contest' winner is...
The winner of the inaugural "American Song Contest" was announced Monday.

Official autopsy results show Patrick Lyoya died from gunshot to the back of head
Patrick Lyoya, the 26-year-old Michigan man who was fatally shot by a Grand Rapids police officer during a traffic stop, died from a gunshot to the back of the head, according to the official autopsy report obtained by CNN.
Tom Brady just announced what he will do after he retires
The greatest quarterback in NFL history is going to try to become the greatest announcer in NFL history — once he finally retires, that is.
Big purchases need major planning. Here's where to start
It can be exciting to think about making a big purchase -- like putting a down payment on a house, throwing your dream wedding reception, buying a new car or taking a bucket-list vacation. Less exciting: thinking about how to save up for it.
Tinder parent Match Group sues Google, alleging anticompetitive app store behavior
The dating-app company behind Tinder, OkCupid and Match.com sued Google on Monday, alleging that the technology giant runs an illegal monopoly in the Google Play Store and that its in-app payment policies, including its 30% cut of some in-app purchases, are anticompetitive.
Most trans kids maintain a consistent identity, study says. Experts explain how to support them
Nicole Talbot was 13 when she faced her school assembly, her principal by her side, and told her classmates for the first time something she had always known: She was a girl.

Peloton is burning through cash and borrowing like crazy to stay afloat
Peloton's turnaround plan can't happen fast enough: The at-home fitness company continues to lose money — and it's quickly running out of cash.
Police save life of woman attempting suicide
A 50-year-old woman is recovering after Saginaw Police saved her from attempting to end her life.
Deputies arrest teen for terrorizing
A teen has been arrested following an investigation into a threat against Donnie Bickham Middle School said Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator.

Why do sleeping dogs look like they're running? Experts weigh in
June seems to dream of pursuit. After the long-haired German shepherd settles down for a nap, her floofy, low-slung limbs often begin to twitch and kick. To her owners, she appears to be on the trail of some unseen prey.
Robinhood is introducing a stock lending program. What could go wrong?
The age of meme-stock trading has largely come to an end, and the online trading platform that fueled the surge is scrambling to find alternative sources of revenue.

Putin tells local officials to do better on fighting Siberian fires
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered regional officials on Tuesday to do more to tackle fires raging in Siberia, after at least eight people were killed over the weekend and hundreds of buildings burned.
Police: Suspects stole 4-month-old bulldog at gunpoint
Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to track down suspects who are accused of stealing a bulldog at gunpoint.

Amazon workers vote against New York union drive led by grassroots organization behind last month's win
The grassroots labor union that made history last month when it formed the first union at an Amazon warehouse in the United States has lost a union election at a much smaller facility just across the street.
Amazon defeats New York union drive led by grassroots organization behind last month's win
The grassroots labor union that made history last month when it formed the first union at an Amazon warehouse in the United States has lost a union election at a much smaller facility just across the street.

Tennessee's governor has halted executions for an independent review into lethal injections following an inmate's last-minute reprieve
Tennessee's governor has announced a pause of executions in the state amid plans for an independent review into the lethal injection process.

Couple found 1950s McDonald's bag with french fries inside wall during home renovations
Cold french fries are bad enough. But cold, old french fries are even worse. That's the surprise from Ronald McDonald that one Illinois couple stumbled upon during home renovations.
Why May matters for the future of the Senate
The midterm elections won't take place until November, but the primaries that begin in earnest on Tuesday will frame Americans' choices on which direction the country takes.

Atlanta HBCU Morris Brown College has accreditation restored after 20 years
Morris Brown College may have had the comeback of the year on Wednesday.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose walks tightrope in Tuesday's GOP primary
In the weeks after the 2020 presidential election, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose was clear: He had faith in Ohio's election results and little patience for politicians of either party who make baseless claims of election wrongdoing.

Supreme Court says Boston violated First Amendment rights of group seeking to raise a Christian flag outside City Hall
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Monday that Boston violated the First Amendment rights of a group seeking to briefly raise a Christian flag atop a city flagpole outside of City Hall as a part of a city program celebrating Boston's greater community.
January 6 committee sends letters to 3 more GOP House members seeking information
The House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol Hill insurrection sent letters Monday to three additional Republican congressmen, asking that they voluntarily cooperate with the ongoing probe.
Georgia official frantically texted Mark Meadows as Trump badgered secretary of state to 'find' votes
As Donald Trump badgered Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on an hour-long call to "find" the votes necessary to flip the battleground state to Trump's column after the 2020 election, a Raffensperger aide fired off a plea for help.

Ex-NYPD officer guilty of assaulting police officer at US Capitol riot
A former New York City police officer was convicted Monday of assaulting a Washington, DC, police officer during the January 6 riot at the US Capitol.

We need to stop complimenting weight loss. Here's what to say instead
If your friend has recently lost weight, you might want to tell her how great she looks. Maybe you also say that you wish you had her body or self-control or you ask her how she did it. Perhaps you've been on the receiving end of such a "compliment" in the past.

Supreme Court examines Biden's power to set US immigration policy in 'Remain in Mexico' challenge
Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday after returning from a weeklong trip to California, the White House announced.

Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid
Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday after returning from a weeklong trip to California, the White House announced.

Janelle Monáe confirms that they're nonbinary
Janelle Monáe, the Grammy-nominated performer, actor and author, has confirmed that they identify as nonbinary in interviews tied to their new book.

Britney Spears says she's taking a break from social media
Britney Spears says she is taking a break from social media, weeks after telling the world she is pregnant with her third child.

The Wachowski sisters are auctioning off 'Matrix' memorabilia and more to support trans youth
Lana and Lilly Wachowski, the filmmakers behind "The Matrix" series and "Cloud Atlas," are auctioning off nearly 200 props and film ephemera from their vast archives.

Sharon Osbourne opens up about 'horrendous' facelift
Sharon Osbourne has said her latest facelift left her looking like a Cyclops.