In what appears to be either a trap or a major Russian defeat, invading forces are significantly less visible on the west side of Kherson. Updates.
Author: Susan Miller, USA TODAY
Putin accuses US, allies of trying to dominate the world, denies intent to use nuclear weapons: Ukraine updates
The speech follows what a Russian official called a successful training exercise aimed at responding to a potential nuclear attack on Russia. Updates.
Russian troops forced to retreat from city in newly annexed region as Ukraine pushes forward: Updates
Russia said it has withdrawn troops from Lyman, where Ukrainian forces made a bold battlefield challenge to Russia’s annexation plan. Live updates.
Hurricane Fiona makes landfall on Puerto Rico’s southwest coast after triggering an island-wide power blackout
Fiona, a Category 1 storm, is expected to unleash historic rainfall of up to 30 inches, widespread flooding and dangerous mudslides, forecasters said.
Reclaiming a former slur from its history of hate: Is it OK to use the word queer?
Is queer a weighted word bearing a history of hurt that should be avoided or a label of empowerment for the LGBTQ community?
‘It’s heartbreaking’: 2 youths killed, 8 others hurt when gunfire erupts at Pittsburgh house party
Two young people were killed and at least eight others were injured when gunfire tore through a party at an Airbnb rental property in Pittsburgh.
2 juveniles killed, 9 others injured when gunfire erupts at a house party in Pittsburgh
Two young people were killed and at least nine others were injured when gunfire tore through a party at an Airbnb rental property in Pittsburgh.
‘You are seen’: A record 7.1% of US adults now identify as LGBTQ, new poll shows
The number of U.S. adults who identify as LGBTQ has rocketed to a record 7.1%, and young people are again steering the increase, a Gallup poll shows.
What is a ‘Saskatchewan Screamer’? Weather system is force behind fierce winter storm
A Saskatchewan screamer system is the same pattern as the Alberta Clipper, but it is born in Saskatchewan, a Canadian province east of Alberta.
A holly, jolly, balmy Christmas: Major cities could see their highest temperatures in 50-100 years today
This Christmas could be the warmest in more than 50 to 100 years for parts of the south-central U.S., according to Accuweather.