US, Russia face 'critical moment' in Ukraine talks, Blinken says

Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke Friday before heading into talks with his Russian counterpart amid rising concerns that Europe could again be beset by war.

Family of 4 freezes to death north of Minnesota border, man charged with smuggling

A man is accused of human smuggling after federal prosecutors say he was waiting to pick Indian nationals walking across Minnesota's border with Canada in subzero temperatures -- including a family of four who died in the freezing temps.

Meet the US soldiers aiming for Olympic gold in the 2022 Winter Games

They’re already serving their country in the Army. Now, four U.S. soldiers will also be representing their country at the Winter Olympics.

How warming affects Arctic sea ice, polar bears

As world leaders meet to try to ramp up efforts to curb climate change, the specter of polar bears looms over them.

COVID-19: Europe considers new strategy of accepting the virus

The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.

Jamaica to send four-man bobsled team to Winter Olympics for first time in 24 years

Jamaica is sending a four-man bobsled team to the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing next month for the first time in over two decades after qualifying on Monday. 

Officials: Tonga volcanic eruption triggered 50-foot tsunami waves, at least 3 dead

Government officials in Tonga said tsunami waves nearly 50 feet high rushed inland, destroying everything in their path on the western coasts of the Tongatapu Islands, 'Eua and Ha'apai Islands. At least three people died.

Novak Djokovic lands in Serbia after deportation from Australia

Novak Djokovic touched down in his native Serbia on Monday after being deported from Australia over its required COVID-19 vaccination.

British police detain 2 teens in relation to Colleyville synagogue hostage case

Police in Britain said they have detained two teenagers in relation to the hostages being taken at Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville on Saturday.