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McDonald's, Starbucks, Coke, Pepsi join exodus out of Russia

DETROIT (AP) — McDonald’s, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and General Electric all announced Tuesday they were suspending their business in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. McDonald's is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia, but…

Ukraine aid grows to near $14B in $1.5T government bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. aid package for Ukraine and its Eastern European allies has grown to around $14 billion. The new figure emerged as lawmakers put finishing touches on a $1.5 trillion government-wide spending bill that leaders hope Congress…

2 foreign divers killed by dive boat off Mexico's Cancun

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Two foreign divers have been killed off Mexico's resort of Cancun by another dive boat that moved over them. Prosecutors in the Caribbean coast state of Quintana Roo confirmed the accident and said Saturday they were…

Live updates: Netflix suspends service in Russia

(AP) --Netflix says it’s suspending its service in Russia. A statement Sunday from the company cited “circumstances on the ground” for its decision to suspend its Russian service but didn’t offer any additional details. The announcement comes after TikTok said…

UN votes overwhelming to demand Russia withdraw from Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly has voted to demand that Russia stop its offensive in Ukraine and withdraw all troops, with nations from world powers to tiny island states condemning Moscow. The vote Wednesday was 141 to…

Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert, escalating tensions

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian nuclear forces on high alert amid tensions with the West over his invasion of Ukraine. The order means Putin wants Russia’s nuclear weapons prepared for increased readiness to launch and…

43 injured as tourist bus veers off road in Bavaria

VIENNA (AP) — A tourist bus headed for the Austrian Alps crashed on a local highway in Upper Bavaria Saturday morning. Forty-three of the 61 people on board were injured, according to Bavarian police. Around 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning, the…

Congressman Kustoff shares thoughts on Ukraine crisis

JACKSON, Tenn. -- As tension continues to escalate between Russia and Ukraine, leaders and people around the world are tuning in to see what's next. With the fear of what's next, Congressman David Kustoff shared his thoughts about the situation.…