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The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner says her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month.

A former U.S. Marine who died last week in Ukraine was believed to be the first American citizen killed while fighting there.

Joe Hurston, who is the founder of the humanitarian nonprofit, Air Mobile Ministries says there is just too much work to be done.

World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury retained his WBC title with a brutal sixth-round stoppage of fellow Briton Dillian Whyte in front of more than 94,000 spectators at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. A right uppercut from Fury sent Whyte to the canvas and the champion raised his right hand in celebration. Whyte, who appeared to lose a tooth from the mighty punch, got to his feet and tried to show he was ready to continue but then staggered, leading the referee to end the fight.

The WHO chief says a fraction of the help given to Ukraine has been given to other humanitarian crises.

Scientists say an extra-contagious version of the omicron variant is spreading globally, but it doesn’t seem to cause more severe disease.

Shares in a company planning to buy former President Donald Trump’s new social media business plunged Monday on a news report that two key executives have departed.

Shares in a company planning to buy Donald Trump's new social media business plunged Monday on a news report that two key staff members left, deepening losses from last week when it said it would miss a deadline to file its annual financial statements. Digital World Acquisition Corp. closed Monday down 10% following a Reuters report that the chief technology officer and chief products officer had left the company, citing two anonymous sources.

Bucha, Irpin and more - this is where civilians' bodies have been found scattered around as Russian troops pulled out.

In a series of tweets posted early Saturday morning, the man in charge of the Russian space agency Roscosmos said the country’s cooperation with other nations aboard the International Space Station will not be restored until “illegal sanctions” from the U.S., Canada, European Union and Japan on Russia are lifted.

Beyoncé and Billie Eilish will perform their nominated songs at Sunday's Oscars, the film academy announced Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Eilish and her brother and co-writer Finneas will perform “No Time To Die” from the James Bond film of the same name. The 007 song by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell has won a Golden Globe, a Grammy and now an Oscar for best original song. Having recorded the track at the age of 18, Eilish officially became the youngest-ever recording artist to work on a James Bond theme song. Three songs written by Billie Eilish and Finneas made it on the "Turning Red" soundtrack, pulling heavily from the likes of (asterisk)NSYNC and Backstreet Boys.

“No Time to Die” is proving a song very much alive at awards shows.

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — Port Canaveral’s cargo business is booming, but there is more demand than space available. Port officials hope a major renovation underway will help the port expand its operations and accommodate larger ships. It’s considered obsolete, but construction underway right now will allow for larger ships to dock and increase the port’s cargo capacity. Photos: Port Canaveral expanding to allow larger ships as cargo business boomsExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 13 Photos: Port Canaveral expanding to allow larger ships as cargo business boomsPort Canaveral’s North Cargo Berth 3 Renovation Project is well underway. And the port’s cargo business is only getting more diverse.

Swiss police say three adults and a child have died and a teenager was seriously injured in a fall from a seven-story residential building in the lakeside town of Montreux.

Beyoncé and Billie Eilish will perform their nominated songs at Sunday's Oscars, the film academy announced Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Eilish and her brother and co-writer Finneas will perform “No Time To Die” from the James Bond film of the same name. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File) (Matt Dunham)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Beyoncé, Billie Eilish and other nominees for best original song will perform at Sunday's Oscars, the show's producers announced Tuesday. Sebastián Yatra will perform "Dos Oruguitas," the nominated song from "Encanto" written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Van Morrison, who wrote and sings the nominated song “Down to Joy” from “Belfast,” will not be able to make the show because of his touring schedule.

Beyoncé and Billie Eilish are headed to the Oscars.

Swedish police say two women in their 50s were killed by a student at a high school.

A China Eastern Boeing 737-800 with 132 people on board has crashed in southern China in the country’s worst air disaster in nearly a decade.

SEE: World’s longest car, complete with helipad and jacuzzi, cruises into OrlandoMembers of the American Red Cross of Central Florida and Orlando Fire Rescue headed out into the neighborhood on Saturday. They installed 83 free smoke alarms in nearly 60 homes. Photos: Orange County firefighters, Red Cross volunteers install free smoke alarms in ParramoreExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 4 Orange County firefighters, Red Cross volunteers install free smoke alarms in ParramoreFirefighters also helped educate people living in the Parramore community about home fire safety. READ: Florida spring break shooting: 3 shot in South BeachThis was all part of the American Red Cross’ Home Fire Campaign, which started in 2014. AdventHealth is seeking to fill hundreds of positions across Central FloridaThe American Red Cross said it responds to a disaster every eight minutes, and the vast majority are home fires that claim around seven lives every day.

The U.N.-backed Medicines Patent Pool says that nearly three dozen companies worldwide will soon start making generic versions of Pfizer’s coronavirus pill.

The boss of food firm 2 Sisters warns prices will jump as a result of the war in Ukraine.

Iran has claimed responsibility for a missile barrage that struck near a sprawling U.S. consulate complex in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil, saying it was retaliation for an Israeli strike in Syria that killed two members of its Revolutionary Guard.

Farmers are calling for urgent government action to help them produce enough to feed the nation.

So Solid Crew, Tinie Tempah and DJ Semtex are among the artists paying tribute to the jungle star.

The Orlando Taco Festival is happening this weekend. The taco festival will feature over 75 varieties of tacos for just $3 each. READ: I-4 Express: New express lanes officially openGeneral admission starts at $14.99. For tickets to the event, click here. To learn more about the festival, click here.

Ukrainian civilians are fleeing after finding their lives at risk on the second day of Russia's invasion.

Germany’s health minister warned Friday that the coronavirus pandemic isn’t over yet, noting that the country is still seeing record infections and high numbers of deaths.

Hong Kong launched a vaccination requirement to enter shopping malls, restaurants and a host of other places on Thursday as it battles an expanding omicron outbreak and tries to overcome vaccine hesitancy in parts of its population.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a military operation in Ukraine, and he is warning other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to “consequences they have never seen.”.

Here's the latest for Monday February 21st: Biden and Putin could meet, if Russia doesn't invade Ukraine; Protesters arrested in Canadian capital; Tear gas fired at anti-coup protesters in Sudan; Police helicopter crash off near Los Angeles.

After a year-long jam, a mammoth Israeli strawberry is entering the record books.

The Taliban stunned the world by marching into Kabul on August 15, 2021, after a lightning offensive that capped a 20-year insurgency against the Western-backed government and the US and allied forces that propped it up. The end of fighting brought relief for many women – but harsh restrictions imposed by the new government are also causing despair. A network of dozens of women – once students, teachers or NGO workers, as well as housewives – have worked in secret to organise protests against the Taliban over the past six months, but are facing increasingly aggressive suppression.

ORLANDO, Fla. — We’ll have a cold start in Central Florida Tuesday. Temperatures will start out in the 30s and 40s across the area. READ: Let’s bounce: World’s largest bounce house to be inflated in Central Florida this monthWe will turn the corner on the cold weather on Tuesday. Highs will be in the low 70s, with partly cloudy conditions. READ: Spirit Airlines issues ground stop due to ‘IT issues’ affecting websiteOn Wednesday, temps will be in the upper 70s and in the middle 80s on Thursday and Friday.

Authorities in Sweden have recommended a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to people over age 80 and those living in nursing homes or getting home care.

Sweden has ended wide-scale testing for COVID-19 even among people showing symptoms of a coronavirus infection.

The head of the World Health Organization says “COVID isn’t finished with us,” as he appealed for extra help to fight the pandemic after his agency reported case counts and deaths fell worldwide over the past week.

Canadian lawmakers are expressing increasing worry about the economic effects of disruptive demonstrations.

Spain is scrapping a mandate to wear masks outdoors, as COVID-19 infection rates drop and hospitals report lower admissions.

Germany’s health minister has decried calls from the main opposition party to suspend the implementation of a vaccination mandate for health workers, saying that they send a dangerous signal.

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan says Russia could invade Ukraine “any day," launching a conflict that would come at an “enormous human cost."

Spain will end a mandate to wear masks outdoors next week, reversing a late December order against an unprecedented surge of coronavirus infections fueled by a highly contagious mutation.

President Joe Biden says the leader of the Islamic State group has been killed in Syria during an operation by an elite U.S. military force.

The World Health Organization says there were 21 million new coronavirus cases reported globally last week.

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates say vaccinated tourists do not need a booster shot to cross into Abu Dhabi.

Police say one person has been killed and three people were wounded after a lone gunman opened fire during a packed lecture at Heidelberg University in southwestern Germany then killed himself.

Top-ranked player Novak Djokovic could be allowed to defend his French Open title under the latest COVID-19 rules adopted Monday by the French government, even if he is still not vaccinated when the clay-court Grand Slam starts in May.

A parent often mocks and yells at their young children, and a witnessing family member worries this is abuse that's harming the kids.

Italy's federation of physicians and dentists says some 1,900 members have been suspended from the national professional group because they haven't complied with a law requiring them to be completely vaccinated, including having a booster shot.

The French fashion house pays tribute to its late artistic director during Paris Fashion Week.

Officials in Liberia say that at least 29 people in Liberia, including 11 children and a pregnant woman, have died in a stampede of worshippers at a Christian ceremony in a densely populated area of the capital, Monrovia.

Long-haul carrier Emirates says it will resume its Boeing 777 flights to the U.S. after halting its use of the aircraft there over concerns new 5G services in America could interfere with airplane technology that measures altitude.

The Biden administration is unlikely to answer a further Russian invasion of Ukraine by sending U.S. combat troops.

The United Arab Emirates' government health app says that Abu Dhabi is requiring people entering the capital city to show proof of booster shots.

Australia has reported a record high of COVID-19 deaths, and its second-largest state declared an emergency in hospitals to cope with surging patient admissions and a staffing shortage due to the coronavirus.

Russian authorities has reported a sharp spike in new coronavirus cases apparently driven by the rapid spread of the omicron variant health officials warned about last week.

Greece has imposed a vaccination mandate for people 60 and older, as its vaccination rate remains below the European Union average and a spike in infections has put sustained pressure on Greek hospitals.

Israel’s Health Ministry says more than 500,000 people have received a 4th vaccine dose.

Hackers have temporarily shut down dozens of Ukrainian government websites, causing no major damage but adding to simmering tensions while Russia amasses troops on the Ukrainian border.

Italy, Spain and other European countries are reinstating or stiffening mask mandates as their hospitals struggle with mounting numbers of COVID-19 patients.

A massive storm system could bring up to a foot of snow to parts of the Plains and Midwest on Friday before moving onto the South and East this weekend. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the storm.

British scientists hunting down coronavirus variants have a new mission: sharing their expertise with others around the world.

Most access to a major city adjacent to Beijing was suspended Thursday as China tried to contain an outbreak of a highly contagious coronavirus variant.

The World Health Organization says the number of new coronavirus infections in the last week globally jumped by about 55% although the number of deaths remained stable.

The omicron variant of the coronavirus has swept across Australia despite its high vaccination rate and strict border policies that kept the country largely sealed off from the world for almost two years.

The premier of the French-speaking Canadian province of Quebec says adult residents who refuse to get vaccinated against the coronavirus will be charged a financial penalty.

Police in Italy have arrested a nurse on charges he faked giving coronavirus vaccinations to at least 45 people so they could get a health pass without actually getting the shot.

Bulgaria's health authorities say the country's top leaders are self-isolating after being in contact with the parliamentary speaker who tested positive for the coronavirus.

There were more than 7 million new cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19 across Europe in the first week of January, more than doubling in just two weeks, the World Health Organization.

Moratorium on collection of fines and fees through Illinois income tax that was brought on by pandemic is extended for a second year.

The long-time Hollywood star died on Friday at the age of 99 after an eight-decade film and TV career.

Prosecutors are explaining evidence and their indictment to judges in the murder trial of three Russians and a Ukrainian charged with involvement in downing Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014, killing all 298 passengers and crew

The warning comes as the world faces a new surge in cases driven by the highly infectious Omicron variant.

The warning comes as the world faces a new surge in cases driven by the highly infectious Omicron variant.

The retrospective will feature interviews with many of the film's actors and a look at the making of the series.

When Marvin Olasky gets angry emails from readers — more often than not about an expose of wrongdoing at an evangelical church, or about a story that reflects poorly on Donald Trump — he has a stock reply. “We think this is useful to the Church,” he tells disgruntled readers, “because we are also sinners.” Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York Times As the longtime editor of World, a Christian news organization that has a website, a biweekly magazine and a set of podcasts, Olasky

Hal is joined by Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham, the authors of “Dear White Women.”

Thousands of Americans born after 9/11 joined the U.S. military to serve their nation. The lives of a parallel generation of Taliban fighters were also shaped by the attacks.

Several lawsuits have been filed over the deadly events at last week's Astroworld Festival, after the crowd surged toward the stage as Travis Scott was performing.

Officials must "pull together" as the climate summit in Glasgow enters its final week, Boris Johnson says.

Five food retailers say they will cut carbon emissions, deforestation, food waste and packaging by 2030.

If you love wrapping gifts during the holiday season, then you need one of these 3 ways to organize your wrapping paper. These tips will help you keep everything organized and help take some of the stress out of the holidays.

Environmentalists say the pledge is too little too late, and "the climate and the natural world can't afford this deal."

Environmentalists say the pledge is too little too late, and "the climate and the natural world can't afford this deal."

The major climate event, known as COP26, will take place in Glasgow, Scotland from Sunday through to Nov. 12.

The Australian city could see international visitors as early as next month but the plan needs federal approval.

Those involved “will be shooting up again this weekend," Ald. Chris Taliaferro predicted.

Britain No Time To Die World Premiere Billie Eilish poses for photographers upon arrival for the World premiere of the new film from the James Bond franchise 'No Time To Die', in London Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP) (Vianney Le Caer)LONDON — (AP) — Nineteen-year-old pop singer Billie Eilish has broken numerous records in her short career. Now she will become the Glastonbury Festival’s youngest-ever solo headliner when she takes the stage at the 2022 event. Eilish teased the news on Sunday on Instagram, posing herself wearing a Glastonbury hoodie in a photo captioned “2022." She was among the stars at the “No Time To Die” Bond film world premiere in London last week.

Britain No Time To Die World Premiere Daniel Craig poses for photographers upon arrival for the World premiere of the new film from the James Bond franchise 'No Time To Die', in London Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (Matt Dunham)LONDON — (AP) — Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux and the cast of new Bond film “No Time to Die" walked the red carpet Tuesday in London for the movie's world premiere, a glittering event attended by Prince Charles, Prince William and their spouses. But we have and I’m just happy that we’re here and we can celebrate with everybody,” he said. I’m really happy.”Craig, 53, has played the suave secret agent in five movies, beginning with “Casino Royale” in 2006. The film will be released in U.K. cinemas on Sept.30.

The father of two children, found dead along with their mother and another child, said he was heartbroken.

Eighteen months after Australia shut its border, people reveal tales of separation and despair.

Twenty years ago, the world stopped as it witnessed one of the most pivotal moments in history unfold: the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

A new report from the United Nations weather agency finds the world is getting several times more weather disasters than in the 1970s

It was a whole new world with Naomi Scott taking on the role of Jasmine in the 2019 movie. Jasmine, Aladdin

The partner of James Markham has remembered him as "her world" following his stabbing.

Algeria is one of several Mediterranean countries to face devastating wildfires.

Tomato sandwiches are a seasonal standard, and we have options for when you want something cheesy, crispy, fresh or herby.

At Bresca and the Honeybee in Maine, chef Krista Kern Desjarlais churns such stunning flavors as blueberry panna cotta, salted licorice and black raspberry chip.

Airlines say bookings increase after the government removed quarantine rules on amber-list countries.

The renowned Harvard University scientist was perhaps best known for arguing the limits of genetics in determining the nature of a person — and humankind.