As Russia Stalls in Ukraine, Dissent Brews Over Putin’s Leadership
UKRAINE (77WABC) — A retired Russian general is standing by his statements made in January about the dangers of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine. Leonid Ivashov heads a group of serving and retired Russian military officers. He told
U.S. State Department formally states that Russia has committed war crimes in Ukraine
In a press statement, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that the U.S. government “assesses that members of Russia’s armed forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine.” Blinken said since launching “his unprovoked and
Ketanji Brown Jackson Says She Can’t Define ‘Woman’ Because ‘I’m Not a Biologist’
WASHINGTON (77WABC) — There’s been some drama during the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s third day of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Jackson told Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn that she could not give a
Madeleine Albright, first female secretary of state, dies at age 84
Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as the U.S. secretary of state, died Wednesday at age 84. Her family confirmed in a statement that Albright died of cancer, adding that she was surrounded by family and friends
U.S. State Department official says detained WNBA star Brittney Griner is in ‘good condition’ in Russia
Detained WNBA star Brittney Griner has been found to be in “good condition” after being granted consular access from the U.S. embassy. Griner is being detained in Russia on drug smuggling charges since February. The Russian Federal
Proposals to Overhaul New York Bail Law Yet to Gain Traction
NEW YORK (77WABC) — Changes that NY Governor Kathy Hochul wants to make to the state’s controversial bail reform laws have yet to gain traction. Top democrats are reportedly not in support of Hochul’s proposals. Bail reform
Kansas City Chiefs trade wide receiver Tyreek Hill to Miami Dolphins in deal worth $120M
The Miami Dolphins announced on Wednesday that they have acquired All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill from the Kansas City Chiefs, in exchange for five draft picks. The Dolphins agreed to send the Chiefs a first-, second-, and
American Weekly Jobless Claims at Lowest Level Since 1969
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to its lowest level in 52 years as the U.S. job market continues to show strength in the midst of rising costs and
Legal Experts to Weigh in on Last Day of Jackson Hearings
WASHINGTON (77WABC) — Legal experts and interest groups are taking their turn Thursday weighing in on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court. The Senate Judiciary Committee is wrapping up four days of hearings on
Russian Stock Market Resumes Limited Trading
NEW YORK — The Russian stock market has resumed limited trading under heavy restrictions, almost one month after prices plunged and the market was shut down following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Trading of a limited number of
