World's oldest person, Kane Tanaka, dies in Japan at age 119
Kane Tanaka, the world's oldest person, has died in Japan at age 119. Guinness World Records said it was saddened to hear of her death.
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Queen Elizabeth II gets Barbie doll in honor of 96th birthday
The $75 doll is dressed in ivory complete with a blue sash and a tiara modelled on the one the Queen wore on her wedding day.
From Ukraine to Russia: Boy taken by mother safely escapes Mariupol, but not closer to US dad
An American father is relieved to learn his 2-year-old son has safely made it out of Mariupol. But he says his estranged wife took the boy to Russia and it isn't clear when he will get to see him again.
2 months after WNBA star Brittney Griner's arrest, mystery surrounds case
Brittney Griner is easily the most prominent U.S. citizen known jailed by a foreign government. Yet the case against her remains shrouded in mystery.
Photos: US presidents and Queen Elizabeth II through the years
Queen Elizabeth II has met every serving U.S. president (except LBJ) from Truman to Biden. Here's a look back at the meetings through the years:
Is Ukrainian a language or a dialect? That depends on whom you ask and how the war ends
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the number of people studying Ukrainian on Duolingo, a language learning website, has increased more than 500%.
Russia renews strikes in Kyiv; Ukraine war far from over
Russian forces resumed scattered attacks on Kyiv, western Ukraine and beyond Saturday in an explosive reminder the whole nation remains under threat.
Sunken Russian ship hit by missile, US official says
A senior U.S. defense official says the U.S. believes the Russian guided-missile cruiser that sank was struck by at least one Ukrainian anti-ship missile.
Police: More than 900 civilian bodies found in Kyiv region
The number of dead is double that announced by Ukrainian authorities almost two weeks ago.
Moskva sinking: What really happened to the pride of Russia's fleet?
The Russian guided-missile cruiser Moskva sank Thursday. Whether it lies there as the victim of Ukrainian missiles, Russian incompetence, bad luck or a combination of all three is unclear.
Texas moves to ease border gridlock; Prince Harry and Meghan visit queen; Mariupol holds out against all odds
Things to know today: More relief is in sight for the logjam of trucks at the U.S.-Mexico border; Prince Harry and Meghan make a surprise visit to the queen; plus more top stories.
Why the term 'genocide' matters in Ukraine war
Here's a look at what it means when a world leader declares a genocide and what's involved in that decision.
Kim gives North Korea's most famous newscaster a luxury home
Experts say Kim is providing special treatment to elite North Koreans to boost their loyalty as he grapples with the pandemic, a troubled economy and a stalemate in nuclear diplomacy with the U.S.
Ukraine damages Russian flagship; Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter; motive sought in Brooklyn subway shooting
Things to know today: Ukrainian forces say they seriously damaged the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet; Elon Musk is offering to buy Twitter; plus more top stories.
Forced into a basement, Ukrainians began to die
YAHIDNE, Ukraine — The Russian soldiers forced more than 300 villagers into a school basement. Then, during weeks of stress and deprivation, some began to die.
Van renter sought in NYC attack; Biden calls Russia's war 'genocide'; new aid for Ukraine expected
Things to know today: Manhunt continues in Brooklyn subway attack; Biden calls Russia's war "genocide”; new aid to Ukraine expected soon; plus more top stories.
UK's Boris Johnson to be fined over lockdown parties
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office said he will be issued a fine for breaching COVID-19 regulations following allegations of lockdown parties.
Biden waiving ethanol rule in bid to cut gas prices; March inflation likely set 40-year high
Things to know today: President Biden to announce suspension of ethanol rule in bid to cut gas prices; March inflation likely a 40-year high; and more top news.
Mariupol mayor: 10,000-plus killed in siege
The mayor of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol says that more than 10,000 civilians have died in the Russian siege of his city.
Ukraine digs in as new Russian assault looms; Elon Musk won't join Twitter board; and more top news
Things to know today: Ukraine showdown looms as Russia eyes new attacks; Elon Musk no longer joining Twitter's board of directors; plus more.
