Ambassador Bridge blockade updates: Ontario premier orders State of Emergency as protesters open lane
In a sign of good faith and that the blockade may be lowering, demonstrators have opened a single lane to allow for traffic to flow over the international border.
In a sign of good faith and that the blockade may be lowering, demonstrators have opened a single lane to allow for traffic to flow over the international border.
Ambassador Bridge closure: Michigan Gov. Whitmer calls on Canada to reopen traffic
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling on Canadian authorities to reopen the Ambassador Bridge as it is threatening the state's economy the longer the protests drag on.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling on Canadian authorities to reopen the Ambassador Bridge as it is threatening the state's economy the longer the protests drag on.
Mankato science teacher to join annual expedition to Antarctica
From the Boundary Waters to Glacier National Park, Julia Battern loves spending time in the great outdoors. But in a few weeks, she'll be heading out on her biggest adventure yet.
From the Boundary Waters to Glacier National Park, Julia Battern loves spending time in the great outdoors. But in a few weeks, she'll be heading out on her biggest adventure yet.
Olympic ski jumpers slam officials after 5 female skiers get disqualified over outfits
The suits were reportedly deemed too loose which seemingly gives the skiers an advantage on their jumps.
The suits were reportedly deemed too loose which seemingly gives the skiers an advantage on their jumps.
Retired pope asks for pardon in handling of abuse cases, admits no wrongdoing
Retired Pope Benedict XVI is asking forgiveness in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases. But he is not admitting to any personal or specific wrongdoing.
Retired Pope Benedict XVI is asking forgiveness in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases. But he is not admitting to any personal or specific wrongdoing.
Disabled student couldn’t play with classmates, so teacher came up with an idea
Gean Sampaio de Melo, 26, didn’t want his 6-year-old disabled student to miss out on playing with the other students in Brazil. So he scooped the child into his arms and assisted him during a competition.
Gean Sampaio de Melo, 26, didn’t want his 6-year-old disabled student to miss out on playing with the other students in Brazil. So he scooped the child into his arms and assisted him during a competition.
Judge bans honking from truckers in downtown Ottawa for 10 days
"Tooting a horn is not an expression of any great thought I'm aware of," the judge said. The so-called "freedom convoy" has been stationed in Ottawa for more than a week now.
"Tooting a horn is not an expression of any great thought I'm aware of," the judge said. The so-called "freedom convoy" has been stationed in Ottawa for more than a week now.
It 'would be wise' for Americans to leave Ukraine amid rising tension, Biden says
President Joe Biden said Monday “it would be wise” for Americans other than essential diplomats to leave Ukraine amid the Russian military threat.
President Joe Biden said Monday “it would be wise” for Americans other than essential diplomats to leave Ukraine amid the Russian military threat.
Israeli, Palestinian representatives propose 2-state confederation to work towards peace efforts
Israeli and Palestinian public figures have drawn up a new proposal for a two-state confederation. They hope this will offer a way forward after a decade-long stalemate in peace efforts.
Israeli and Palestinian public figures have drawn up a new proposal for a two-state confederation. They hope this will offer a way forward after a decade-long stalemate in peace efforts.
Ottawa declares state of emergency as ‘freedom convoy’ protest enters 2nd week
Residents of Ottawa are furious at the nonstop blaring of horns, traffic disruption and harassment as the so-called “freedom truck convoy” protest enters its second week.
Residents of Ottawa are furious at the nonstop blaring of horns, traffic disruption and harassment as the so-called “freedom truck convoy” protest enters its second week.
Peng Shuai says sex assault allegation was 'enormous misunderstanding'
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai gave a controlled interview about her Weibo post of sex assault allegations, calling the situation “an enormous misunderstanding.”
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai gave a controlled interview about her Weibo post of sex assault allegations, calling the situation “an enormous misunderstanding.”
Israel's PM talks with Biden about Islamic State, Iran
In a phone call with the president, Naftali Bennett told Biden that “the world is now a safer place thanks to the courageous operation of the U.S. forces,” his office said.
In a phone call with the president, Naftali Bennett told Biden that “the world is now a safer place thanks to the courageous operation of the U.S. forces,” his office said.
Ukraine invasion could come 'any day,' US aide says, as troops land in Poland
Commanding the elite U.S. troops that landed in Poland Sunday is Maj. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who on Aug. 30 was the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan.
Commanding the elite U.S. troops that landed in Poland Sunday is Maj. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who on Aug. 30 was the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan.
Queen Elizabeth II backs plan to one day call son’s wife 'Queen Camilla'
The message ties up a loose end that has hung over the House of Windsor since Charles’ divorce from the popular Princess Diana.
The message ties up a loose end that has hung over the House of Windsor since Charles’ divorce from the popular Princess Diana.
GoFundMe for Canada’s ‘Freedom Convoy’ cut off, refunds to be issued
GoFundMe has ended the fundraiser for the so-called “Freedom Convoy,” which is made up of hundreds of people stationed in Ottawa protesting COVID-19 measures.
GoFundMe has ended the fundraiser for the so-called “Freedom Convoy,” which is made up of hundreds of people stationed in Ottawa protesting COVID-19 measures.
‘Cosmic mystery’: Object found in space emitted radio bursts every 18 minutes
“We've discovered something completely new, and I'm thrilled that the universe can still surprise us like this,” said Dr. Natasha Hurley-Walker, the team's lead researcher.
“We've discovered something completely new, and I'm thrilled that the universe can still surprise us like this,” said Dr. Natasha Hurley-Walker, the team's lead researcher.
2022 Winter Olympics: US bobsledder tests positive for COVID-19
U.S. Olympic bobsledder Josh Williamson has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't fly with his teammates to China, though he remains hopeful of getting there in time for the Beijing Games.
U.S. Olympic bobsledder Josh Williamson has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't fly with his teammates to China, though he remains hopeful of getting there in time for the Beijing Games.
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.
United Nations meeting on possible Russia invasion of Ukraine
The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to meet Monday for the first time on Russia’s troop buildup and threatening actions against Ukraine at the request of the United States.
The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to meet Monday for the first time on Russia’s troop buildup and threatening actions against Ukraine at the request of the United States.
Minneapolis protest calls for boycott of Olympics over China's human rights abuses
A protest Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis called into question China's record on human rights ahead of the Winter Olympics next week in Beijing.
A protest Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis called into question China's record on human rights ahead of the Winter Olympics next week in Beijing.