By CATHY BUSSEWITZ AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The leaders of OPEC and its oil-producing allies are sticking with their plan to gradually increase oil production while Russia’s invasion of Ukraine rattles markets, reshapes alliances, kills civilians and sends the price of crude skyrocketing. The OPEC+ coalition of oil producers on Wednesday chose
Continue ReadingBy CATHY BUSSEWITZ AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The leaders of OPEC and its oil-producing allies are sticking with their plan to gradually increase oil production while Russia’s invasion of Ukraine rattles markets, reshapes alliances, kills civilians and sends the price of crude skyrocketing. The OPEC+ coalition of oil producers chose to increase
Continue ReadingBy Chris Boyette, Amy Simonson and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Philadelphia police shot and killed a boy Tuesday night after he allegedly shot at four officers, authorities said. The incident began around 7:20 p.m. in South Philadelphia, where four officers dressed in plainclothes were in an unmarked car on a surveillance assignment, Philadelphia Police Sgt. Eric
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The number of people who have fled Ukraine since Russian forces invaded on Feb. 24 has reached 1 million. The U.N. refugee agency says the tide of people fleeing Ukraine — including by car, train and on foot — marks the swiftest exodus of refugees this century. Russia and Ukraine said
Continue ReadingCNN By George Ramsay The 2022 Winter Paralympics officially got under way on Friday, with the start of the Games marked by the presence of the full Ukrainian delegation inside Beijing’s Bird’s Nest stadium at the Opening Ceremony. All of Ukraine’s Para athletes made it to the Chinese capital — a feat described as a
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Holcombe, CNN Russia’s attack on Ukraine has caused international outrage, and people around the world are feeling the stress and fear of watching the violence and wondering what will come next. That includes your children. With so many images of violence and so few answers, your kids likely are aware of the fighting
Continue ReadingCNN By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Russia’s attack on Ukraine has caused international outrage, and people around the world are feeling the stress and fear of watching the violence and wondering what will come next. That includes your children. With so many images of violence and so few answers, your kids likely are aware of the
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The number of people who have fled Ukraine since Russian forces invaded on Feb. 24 has reached 1 million. The U.N. refugee agency says the tide of people fleeing Ukraine — including by car, train and on foot — marks the swiftest exodus of refugees this century. Russia and Ukraine said
Continue ReadingExclusive: By Don Riddell, CNN Ukrainian boxers Oleksandr Usyk and Vasiliy Lomachenko are childhood friends. They grew up dreaming of fighting their way to fame and glory, and together they conquered the world with their fists. Between them, the 35-year-old Usyk and the 34-year-old Lomachenko won three Olympic gold medals and have since established themselves
Continue ReadingBy ARITZ PARRA and SERGIO RODRIGO Associated Press LA HERRADURA, Spain (AP) — Declining agricultural yields in Europe — and the battle for diminishing water resources, especially in the southern part of the continent — are key risks as global temperatures continue to rise. These conclusions are part of a new United Nations report that
Continue ReadingBy ARITZ PARRA and SERGIO RODRIGO Associated Press LA HERRADURA, Spain (AP) — Declining agricultural yields in Europe — and the battle for diminishing water resources, especially in the southern part of the continent — are key risks as global temperatures keep on rising. These conclusions are part of a new United Nations report that
Continue ReadingCNN By Kate Bennett, CNN As members of Congress mingled on the floor of the House chamber ahead of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, a fashion trend among members emerged: Blue and yellow were the colors of the evening. With Ukraine on the minds of many as that country battles an invasion
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — As Rob Manfred stood behind a podium in the left-field corner of Roger Dean Stadium, fans chanted at the baseball commissioner from outside the spring training home of the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals: “We want baseball!” they yelled. They won’t get it anytime
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — As Rob Manfred stood behind a podium in the left-field corner of Roger Dean Stadium, fans chanted at the baseball commissioner from outside the spring training home of the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals: “We want baseball!” they yelled. They won’t get it anytime
Continue Readingolivertapia (CNN) — El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, cerró su primer discurso sobre el estado de la Unión el martes por la noche con un rotundo sentido de optimismo y unidad mientras el mundo observa la invasión rusa de Ucrania. Biden dijo que su confianza en el pueblo estadounidense es lo que le
Continue ReadingJERUSALEM (AP) — Germany’s chancellor is visiting Israel on a trip planned before fighting broke out between Russia and Ukraine. Olaf Scholz arrived in Israel Tuesday evening and will return to Germany later Wednesday. He toured Israel’s Holocaust memorial Yad Vashem and met Israel’s prime minister. His visit comes as Russia’s assault on Ukraine continued
Continue ReadingBy MSTYSLAV CHERNOV Associated Press MARIUPOL, Ukraine (AP) — A hospital basement in Ukraine’s coastal city of Mariupol has transformed into a bomb shelter and maternity ward amid shelling during Russia’s invasion. Russian forces escalated their attacks on crowded urban areas Tuesday. Hospital workers bundled a newborn and carried him down flights of stairs to
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Baseball fans reacted with a mix of resignation, dismay, sadness and anger when MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Tuesday that opening day on March 31 has been canceled over a labor dispute. It’s the second time in three seasons the regular season has been affected. The
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Baseball fans reacted with a mix of resignation, dismay, sadness and anger when MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Tuesday that opening day on March 31 has been canceled over a labor dispute. It’s the second time in three seasons the regular season has been affected. The
Continue ReadingAngelaBonachera (CNN Español) — “Polvo eres y en polvo te convertirás”. “Conviértete y cree en el evangelio”. Esas frases, pronunciadas por sacerdotes mientras dibujan con ceniza la señal de la cruz en la frente de los feligreses, representan todo el Miércoles de Ceniza: el inicio de la Cuaresma (los 40 días en los que los
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