
International
Why we’ll probably see avocado prices rise soon in the U.S.
Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture put a temporary suspension on avocados from Mexico after an inspector received a threat. Experts say it might lead to a c
3 years ago
The U.S. census sees Middle Eastern and North African people as white. Many don’t
There's a reality about race in the U.S. that has confounded many people of Middle Eastern or North African descent.
3 years ago
How to prepare for a Russian cyberattack
The Cyber Security & Infrastructure Agency issued a ‘shields up’ warning to U.S. companies to protect against cyberattacks that could accompany a Russian invasion of Ukraine.
3 years ago
Russia’s claim that it was pulling troops back from Ukraine is ‘false,’ official says
'In fact, we have now confirmed that in the last several days, Russia has increased its troop presence along the Ukrainian border by as many as 7,000 troops.'
3 years ago
Biden says diplomacy continues but a Russian invasion of Ukraine is still possible
In a brief address, President Biden said reports of Russian troops moving from Ukraine's border would be good news, but the U.S. had not verified it.
3 years ago
For some athletes, what is Chinese is not so simple
Who gets to play for a country's national team at the Winter Olympics is an especially complicated question in China.
3 years ago
Biden speaks with Ukraine’s leader as U.S. officials warn of imminent Russian attack
The United States will "respond swiftly and decisively" to further Russian aggression against Ukraine, President Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday.
3 years ago
Police clear last remaining protesters from key bridge between the U.S. and Canada
The bridge, which carries about a quarter of all trade between the U.S. and Canada, has been blockaded for nearly a week by protesters, some driving semi-trucks.
3 years ago
Police clear out truckers, but protesters on foot keep U.S.-Canada bridge closed
Demonstrators at the Ambassador Bridge had defied warnings to end a blockade that disrupted the flow of goods and forced the auto industry on both sides to stall production.
3 years ago
How did the anti-doping system for the Beijing Olympics break down so badly?
Kamila Valieva submitted a doping sample December 25th. It showed she used a banned substance, but the results weren't revealed until after she competed in Beijing.
3 years ago
Biden warns Putin of ‘severe costs’ of Ukraine invasion
In the hourlong call, Biden also said the United States and its allies would respond “decisively and impose swift and severe costs” if the Kremlin attacked its neighbor.
3 years ago
U.S. ramps up Ukraine warning, says Russia may invade in days
The White House said it doesn't know if Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a decision to invade, but it has told Americans in Ukraine to leave within the next 48 hours
3 years ago
Lindsey Jacobellis wins the U.S. its first gold medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics
Jacobellis, a five-time Olympian, won her first gold medal during the women's snowboard cross event on Wednesday.
3 years ago
Mikaela Shiffrin’s 2nd Olympic race also ends early
The American racer skidded off balance about five seconds into Wednesday's slalom, an event she won at the 2014 Sochi Games.
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