
Biden says he's now convinced Putin has decided to invade Ukraine, but leaves door open for diplomacy
President Joe Biden on Friday said he is now convinced Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the decision to invade Ukraine, but emphasized that room for diplomacy remains.

Henry Cuellar is a political institution in South Texas. An FBI raid and a second challenge by progressive Jessica Cisneros could topple him
Rep. Henry Cuellar already faced a difficult rematch in the March 1 Democratic primary against the progressive challenger who nearly defeated him two years ago.

Judge says Trump could be culpable for January 6 and says lawsuits against the former President can proceed
Civil lawsuits seeking to hold Donald Trump accountable for the January 6, 2021, insurrection can move forward in court, a federal judge said Friday in a ruling outlining how the former President could conceivably be responsible for inciting the attack on the US Capitol.

Why polls may be underestimating Republicans
Most polls you're looking at right now are likely underestimating Republicans' position heading into the midterm election cycle. It's not that the polls are "wrong." Rather, it's that most polls at this point are asking all registered voters who they're going to vote for in November, when it's likely only a distinct subset of voters who will cast a ballot.

Harris says US 'stands with Ukraine' while warning Russia of 'swift, severe and united' consequences
Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday vowed there would be a "swift, severe and united" response if Russia invades Ukraine and assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the US "stands with Ukraine."

Wealthy candidates pour millions into 2022 campaigns
Members of sports team families and business leaders are among those pouring their personal fortunes into campaigns for office in 2022, making an early impact on primary contests for key midterm races.

Democratic governor says party should push masks and vaccines 'as a matter of personal responsibility'
Colorado's Democratic governor said Sunday that his party can best navigate the divisive issues of masking and vaccines by talking about them "as a matter of personal responsibility."

Bill to help veterans suffering from toxic burn pit exposure takes key step forward in Congress
The Senate took a significant step in recent days to help former military service members suffering from toxic burn pit exposure by passing a bill to expand access to health care for post-9/11 combat veterans.

Headstone makers struggle to serve grieving families as supply chain woes continue
One of the toughest parts of Jonathan Modlich's job these days is telling grieving families that he doesn't know when he'll have the headstones for their loved ones ready.

US says it has credible information about Russian 'kill list' in potential Ukraine invasion
The US has written to the top United Nations human rights official that it has "credible information" that Russian forces are identifying Ukrainians "to be killed or sent to camps" if it further invades Ukraine and occupies it.

Student debt: What Biden is doing (and not doing)
There have been good and bad headlines related to student loans in recent days. Good -- The government was praised for canceling $415 million in student debt for victims of for-profit college fraud. Bad -- The Biden administration has been criticized for failing, so far, to change student loan bankruptcy rules. I went to Katie Lobosco, the CNN writer who covers student loans, for a better understanding of how much student debt exists, who holds it, and what else the government might do about it.
A running list of who the January 6 committee has subpoenaed or requested to appear
The committee investigating the deadly Capitol Hill riot on January 6, 2021, has issued scores of subpoenas to individuals and organizations as part of its probe into circumstances and coordination leading up to the storming of the US Capitol.

US ambassador to UN says Putin's claim he's sending 'peacekeepers' into eastern Ukraine is 'nonsense'
US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Russian President Vladimir Putin's recognition of pro-Moscow regions in Ukraine as independent was an "attempt to create a pretext for a further invasion of Ukraine" and that his claim that the Russian forces he has ordered to enter those regions are "peacekeepers" is simply "nonsense."

US official says Russian troops could move into pro-Moscow regions of Ukraine in the coming hours
The US expects Russian troops could move into the Donbas region of Ukraine as soon as Monday evening or Tuesday eastern time, after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the two pro-Moscow territories as independent, a senior US official familiar with latest the intelligence tells CNN.
Supreme Court takes up case of web designer who won't work with same-sex couples
The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to take up the case of a graphic designer in Colorado who creates websites to celebrate weddings but does not want to work with same-sex couples out of religious objections.

Biden will announce new investments in mineral production to address supply chain shortages
President Joe Biden will meet Tuesday with California Gov. Gavin Newsom, administration officials and industry representatives to announce new investments in the domestic production of minerals and materials crucial to creating a wide array of technological devices, including computers, smartphones, batteries, household appliances and vehicles.

Eating veggies won't protect your heart, study says, but critics disagree
Eating a plant-based diet has been shown to be very good for your heart and your overall health, as well as that of the planet. In fact, a recent study found a young person could live an additional 13 years by eating more vegetables and legumes, as well as whole grains, fruit and nuts.

James Gunn engaged to 'Peacemaker' actress Jennifer Holland
James Gunn is looking to secure the ultimate contract with Jennifer Holland. "The Suicide Squad" director posted a photo of Holland sporting an engagement ring on his verified Instagram account over the weekend.

Jamal Edwards, pioneering music entrepreneur, dead at 31
Jamal Edwards, a music entrepreneur best known for founding media platform SBTV, has died at the age of 31. His mother confirmed Monday that her "beautiful" and "inspirational" son died on Sunday morning from a "sudden illness."
Is it Presidents' Day, President's Day or Presidents Day?
Some American federal holidays are fairly simple and celebrated by everyone, such as Independence Day and Thanksgiving. Others are controversial, like Columbus Day. And then there is the case of the third Monday of February.

Police arrest 47 of the remaining protesters in Ottawa
Police say they have made 47 arrests in Ottawa Saturday as they cleared downtown, a day after a weeks-long protest turned violent. City, provincial and federal law enforcement officers began an unprecedented operation Friday morning to remove demonstrators, their trucks and cars, that have been blockading the streets. On Friday, more than 100 people were arrested and 21 vehicles were towed.

Carnival Cruises relaxing mask mandates March 1
Carnival Cruises will be relaxing its mask rules. A release from the company indicated masks will be recommended but not required on board from sailings departing on and after March 1.
Homeless man steals fire truck, hits parked car in NW Atlanta
Police are investigating after a man reportedly drove off in Paramedic Engine 16 and hit a parked car on the 700 block of Neal Street Saturday.

Kamila Valieva thanks coaches and fans for support following Winter Olympics
Kamila Valieva took to social media on Monday to thank her coaches and fans for their support following her first Winter Olympics -- one which was shrouded in controversy as the 15-year-old became embroiled in a doping scandal.
The US still isn't getting Covid-19 data right
As the Omicron wave recedes in the United States, public health officials are faced with a new round of decision-making on the best way for the country to move forward.

Snow, sleet and freezing rain to cross the US in series of storms
Beginning today, a series of winter storms will impact the northern tier of the country, mainly from the northern Plains through the Great Lakes.

Putin ratchets up Ukraine grievances in TV broadcast with top security officials
Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly stepped up his rhetoric in the Ukraine crisis Monday in a highly choreographed meeting, accusing Kyiv of carrying out acts of aggression and saying he was considering a request to officially recognize the breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent.

US says it has credible information about Russian 'kill list' in potential Ukraine invasion
The US has written to the top United Nations human rights official that it has "credible information" that Russian forces are identifying Ukrainians "to be killed or sent to camps" if it further invades Ukraine and occupies it.

'Arthur' comes to an end after 25 seasons
"Arthur" is coming to an end on Monday after 25 seasons. Screenwriter Kathy Waugh first revealed that PBS Kids planned to bring the iconic children's series to a close during an interview on the "Finding DW" podcast over the summer.

A fourth Covid-19 shot might be recommended this fall, as officials 'continually' look at emerging data
As the world approaches the second anniversary of the declaration of the Covid-19 pandemic by the World Health Organization, on March 11, more nations are rolling out -- or are discussing the possibility of -- fourth doses of coronavirus vaccine for their most vulnerable. In the United States, leading public health officials say they are "very carefully" monitoring if or when fourth doses might be needed.
Man stabbed after refusing to flush toilet at Back Bay Station, transit police say
A Malden man is accused of stabbing a Boston man for refusing to flush the toilet, MBTA Transit Police say. It happened at Back Bay Station around 8 a.m. on Sunday.
'Hillary Clinton Derangement Syndrome' is worse than ever
There's something infecting right-wing circles, and it's showing no sign of letting up: a fixation on Hillary Clinton that I'm calling"Hillary Clinton Derangement Syndrome," or "HDS" for short.

Airlines cancel Ukraine flights as threat of war grows
Air France and Lufthansa are the latest airlines to suspend flights into Ukraine as fears of a Russian invasion grow.

Cold Case Murder of 9-Year-Old is Solved Nearly 58 Years Later
Nearly 58 years ago, Marise Chiverella was murdered and her body left in a hole in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. She was only 9 years old.

Trio of Friends to Attend 56th Super Bowl.
For Tom Henschel, 80, Don Crisman, 85, and Gregory Eaton, 82, going to the big game has become a tradition. This year will be their 56th Super Bowl.
Injuries Reported in Phoenix Shooting and Barricade Situation
At least six people, including five police officers, were injured during a shooting early Friday in a Phoenix suburb, police said.
Black FedEx Driver Allegedly Shot at by White Father and Son
Gibson told CNN he was delivering packages to a home in Brookhaven, Mississippi, around 7 p.m. January 24 when he saw a white pickup truck coming from the house behind it. The truck approached Gibson and blew the horn at him, Gibson said.
Don't Panic If You Receive Scary IRS Notice
The IRS announced this week that it will temporarily suspend issuing more than a dozen different types of automated notices indicating balances due, unfiled returns and other deficiencies so that it can work through its pandemic-induced backlog

CNN's Anderson Cooper Announces Birth of Second Son
CNN anchor Anderson Cooper announced the birth of his second son on Thursday's "AC360" broadcast.

12-Year-Old Nearly Disqualified From SwimMeet For 'Black Lives Matter' Swimsuit
A 12-year-old Black girl was disqualified from a Wisconsin swim meet over the weekend for wearing a homemade Black Lives Matter swimsuit, but organizers quickly reversed the decision and let her swim.
Proposed Alabama Bills Would Protect Confederate Monuments
An Alabama legislative committee has advanced two bills designed to further protect Confederate monuments and criminalize people who attempt to remove them.
Investigations Continue On HBCU Bomb Threat
Spelman College, a historically Black institution, received another bomb threat this week -- and just days after a round of threats rattled more than a dozen HBCUs across the US.

Colorado mother sentenced to prison for 16 years for 2017 death of 'Make-A-Wish' daughter
A Colorado woman accused of profiting off the fake illnesses of her 7-year-old daughter before the girl's death in 2017 has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.

Four attorneys general sue Google for 'deceptive' location tracking
A bipartisan group of attorneys general sued Google on Monday, alleging that the technology giant has used "dark patterns" and deceptive practices to track users' physical location even when those users have made efforts to block Google from doing so.
Amy Schneider breaks new 'Jeopardy' record with winning streak
Schneider won her 39th game and also became No. 2 on the all-time consecutive wins list for the game show. Schneider, an engineering manager from Oakland, now has a total winning pot of $1,319,800.

The 2021 tax filing season has begun. Here's what you need to know
The federal tax filing season has begun. And it's going to be tough sledding for the IRS -- and for some tax filers -- given the millions of returns from last year that still have to be processed, staffing issues due to Covid-19 and a lack of needed funding for the agency.

Snow blankets Greece and Turkey as wild weather system creates rare 'snownado'
A rare and severe snowstorm has blanketed parts of Greece and Turkey, causing chaos on the streets of major cities and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people.
Performances Of Off-Broadway Shows At The Theater Center Temporarily Called Off After Thieves Break In, Steal Copper Piping
“Perfect Crime” — the Off-Broadway play — needs help solving an actual crime at its theater.
AFCON: Report into deadly stadium crush will focus on who closed gate that led to loss of lives
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has said a report into a stadium crush in the Cameroonian capital of Yaoundé will center on who closed the gate at the Olembe Stadium.

Tonga eruption was 'hundreds of times' more powerful than Hiroshima atomic bomb, NASA say
The eruption this month of an underwater volcano near Tonga was hundreds of times more powerful than the Hiroshima atomic bomb, according to NASA.