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Russia February 17, 2022

Blinken declares 'moment of peril' for millions in Ukraine, reveals how US believes Russia would invade

In a tense U.N. Security Council meeting Thursday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that Russia’s continued hostility toward Ukraine is a "moment of peril" and threatens global stability.

World Health Organization February 17, 2022

WHO reports new COVID-19 cases drop by 19% globally

The number of new coronavirus cases globally fell by 19% in the last week while the number of deaths remained stable, according to the World Health Organization.

Nikki Haley February 15, 2022

Nikki Haley slams Eileen Gu: Olympic athletes must choose to represent 'freedom' or 'human rights abuses'

Nikki Haley said there “is no in-between” when it comes to Olympic athletes representing certain countries, saying “you're standing for freedom or you're standing for human rights abuses.”

Media February 12, 2022

NBC, other media criticized for coverage of China during Beijing Olympics: 'Words Matter'

Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Nury Turkel said using certain language could amount to genocide denial, and members of the media, academia and think tanks need to "watch their language."

ECONOMY February 10, 2022

National nursing shortage hitting rural America hardest

The nationwide nursing shortage is hitting small communities hardest. And, it's because when it comes to recruiting, small communities just can't compete. This forces hospital staff to stop offering some procedures and work several jobs at once.

Olympics February 3, 2022

Beijing Olympics to renew scrutiny on China's human rights abuses, international violations

As the Beijing Olympics kick off this month, the games are likely to shine a fresh light on the Chinese communist regime’s human rights abuses at home, as well as its violations of international law and freedoms abroad, with critics warning of the dangers of letting the regime off the hook.

OPINION February 1, 2022

Ukraine should be able to count on help from the UN against Russian aggression but it's not happening

Forget the U.N. After Russia started Monday’s verbal food fight in New York, the United Nations Security Council isn’t going to help Ukraine. But NATO still can.

Corruption January 31, 2022

Massachusetts man faces bribery, extortion and other charges related to a casino project

A Mashpee Wampanoag tribe man will appear in Boston federal court for charges related to a planned casino project.

Security Council January 31, 2022

Biden warns Russia of 'swift and severe consequences' if they 'walk away' from diplomacy and attack Ukraine

President Biden threatened Russia with “swift and severe consequences” should Moscow choose to “walk away from diplomacy and attack Ukraine,” maintaining that the United States and allies are continuing “to prepare for every scenario.”

UNITED NATIONS January 31, 2022

Ukraine showdown at UN: Russia, US to face off at Security Council meeting

The United States and Russia are squaring off at the U.N. Security Council over Ukraine, with Washington calling Moscow’s actions a threat to international peace and security, while a Kremlin envoy ridiculed Monday’s meeting as a “PR stunt.”