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Global energy market rattled by threat of potential ban on Russian oil imports

Oil and gas prices have reached record levels, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues to unsettle global markets.

Russia renews bloodshed and bombing after Ukrainians slow advance over the weekend

Less than two weeks after the war began, almost 2 million Ukrainians have fled to neighboring states. More than 360 civilians have been killed.

Batoyun 'Oyuna' Uranchimeg at the World Wheelchair Curling Championship 2021 in Beijing, China. (Courtesy)

First-time Paralympian readies for Beijing Games at age 48

USA wheelchair curler Batoyun 'Oyuna' Uranchimeg discusses how she's preparing for this week's Paralympics in Beijing.

Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Gade, the Republican nominee running for Senate against Mark Warner in Virginia.

Virginia Senate Candidate Daniel Gade On The Election, Healthcare And The Pandemic

What does the Republican Senate candidate think of Virginia's blue turn?

The "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" author is out with a new book.

Why It’s Not All Downhill From Here, With Author Terry McMillan

We talk with the bestselling author about her latest book and beyond.

Israel attempts mediating role between Russia and Ukraine, as Ukrainians pressure for more aid

Israeli's Prime Minister made a surprise trip to Moscow this weekend for diplomatic talks.

A Ukrainian serviceman on patrol in Sytniaky, Ukraine, west of the capital. Russia continues its assault on Ukraine's major cities, including the capital Kyiv, a week after launching a large-scale invasion of the country.

The News Roundup — Domestic

The West sanctions Russia. The CDC loosens its mask guidance.

The Peoria Sports Complex is the spring training home of the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners. (Peter O'Dowd/Here & Now)

With players locked out, spring training stadiums are empty in Arizona and Florida

An ongoing labor dispute has delayed the start of the season.

Candidates and their staffs line up outside the Illinois State Board of Elections office early Monday morning, the first day major party candidates could submit petitions to get their names on the June 28 primary election ballot.

Campaign season opens as candidates line up to file

The 2022 campaign season got underway in earnest Monday as candidates lined up in front of election offices to turn in petitions to get their names on the June 28 primary election ballot.

Indian medical student on being trapped at Ukrainian university

Hope is in short supply at Ukraine's Sumy State University, where about 600 Indian medical students are trapped with no viable option for evacuation.

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