US: Biden agrees to meet Putin if Russia halts Ukraine invasion

The White House said U.S. President Joe Biden has agreed “in principle” to a meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin as long as he holds off on launching an assault that U.S. officials warn appears increasingly more likely.

Kamala Harris says 'real possibility of war' in Europe

At the annual Munich Security Conference, vice president Kamala Harris tried to make the case to American allies that rapidly escalating tensions on the Ukraine-Russian border meant European security was under “direct threat.”

Police clear Ottawa 'Freedom convoy' protesters at Parliament to end siege

Police in tactical gear quickly gained ground Saturday against demonstrators who are facing of one of the biggest police enforcement actions in Canada’s history, with officers drawn from around the country.

Man bikes across the US to support Hong Kong protests against China

A man from China is biking across the U.S. to raise awareness and support for Hong Kong, as protesters in the country fight for autonomy from China. He made it to his stop in Minneapolis on Saturday, but not without some hurdles along the way.

Kamala Harris warns Russia of ‘unprecedented’ penalties if it invades Ukraine

The vice president also predicted that such an attack would draw European allies closer to the United States during her remarks Saturday at the Munich Security Conference.

Mexican avocado ban lifted, US Embassy announces

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico says that Washington is lifting a ban on inspections of Mexican avocados, freeing the way for exports to resume.

Russian threat to invade Ukraine still 'very high,' Biden says

President Joe Biden warned that Russia could invade Ukraine within days, while world leaders raced for solutions to the conflict.

Russia adds 7K more troops near Ukraine border, US official says

Russia has added as many as 7,000 troops near the Ukraine border in recent days, contrary to claims by President Vladimir Putin that troops would be pulled back from the region.

Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests

Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.

Biden says US has not verified Russia's claim of troop withdrawal from Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin didn’t commit to a full pullback of troops near Ukraine, saying Russia’s next moves in the standoff will depend on how the situation evolves.

Prince Andrew agrees to settle sex abuse lawsuit, donate to charity

The deal described in a court filing Tuesday in New York avoids a trial that would have brought further embarrassment to the monarchy.

Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico

A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.

Russian skater can compete, medal ceremony won't be held amid doping case

Russian teenager Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete in the women’s figure skating competition. The IOC says it won't award medals for her events in Beijing because her doping case isn't fully resolved.

US suspension of avocado imports part of conspiracy, Mexican president says

The president put forward the conspiracy theory after the U.S. suspended imports of Mexican avocados on the eve of the Super Bowl following a threat against a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico.

Russia urges more talks with West during Ukraine tensions

Russia’s top diplomat advised President Vladimir Putin to keep talking with the West to continue diplomatic efforts amid U.S. warnings of an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Over 130,000 Russian troops now staged outside Ukraine, US official says

A U.S. official updated the Biden administration's estimate for how many Russian forces are now staged near Ukraine's borders to more than 130,000, up from the more than 100,000 the U.S. has cited publicly in previous weeks.